Astrology And F1 Predictions

[Monty 0]

Formula One and astrology are not naturally linked but even the most fervent disbeliever will cast a glance from time to time at the Horoscope section of their favourite magazine or newspaper, or listen when the forecast comes up on the radio. Astrology is one of the most-read items in the world, which is perhaps not surprising in a world which seems to be more and more difficult and high-pressure. Perhaps, we think, looking at the planets will help us understand more about life. Perhaps not.

There are some sportsmen and women who consult astrologers (although there are not many who actually admit to it, in case they are laughed at). We thought that to save drivers time and effort we would do the job for them and went to see Jean-Yves Espier, an astrologer and behavioral specialist. Espier is not a race fan and does not know much about the sport so his views were based solely on what he found in the astral charts of the drivers when they were born. He studied the position of the planets in order to discover what astrologers believe will be there natural talents and abilities.

In order to find out how they might do at the French Grand Prix, Espier also looked ahead at where the planets will be during the Magny-Cours weekend. We have used that information to establish what the stars should dictate, allowing for the machinery that the drivers have at their disposal. This takes into account their endurance, energy, and down right luck during the period leading up to the Grand Prix de France.

While preparing this article we noticed that there are no Grand Prix drivers who are Pisceans, Scorpions or Sagittarians but there are an unusually high number who were born Capricorn, Ariens and Leos. The bad news for Capricorns and Ariens is that with Jupiter and Saturn in the same axis at the moment they are going to be at an astral disadvantage compared to Air signs such as Gemini (Rubens Barrichello) and Aquarius (Christian Klien and Takuma Sato). The influence of these two planets lasts until September, so it might be worth putting your money on someone else!

Here are Jean Yves Espier's predictions......

Michael Schumacher - Scuderia Ferrari

(Capricorn)

Drive 9

Energy 9

Endurance 9

Adaptation 6

Luck 5

He is a typical Capricorn, a great warrior, blessed with endurance, and a strong will. With his drive to succeed and a strong pride, it is not surprising that he has been World Champion seven times. However, he will suffer difficulties during this season which will affect his chances of repeating his past successes.

Rubens Barrichello - Scuderia Ferrari

(Gemini)

Drive 5

Energy 6

Endurance 6

Adaptation 5

Luck 7

Rubens is going to be a very lucky boy this season. Things will come more easy for him than they have in previous years. With Mars in Cancer, he will have ups and down with his moods and skill, but he be will generously looked after by the stars in the course of 2005.

Jenson Button - Bar Honda

(Capricorn)

Drive 8

Energy 7

Endurance 7

Adaptation 7

Luck 5

Button is a perfectionist, sometimes anxious, and lacking self confidence, but he is ambitious and hard working - traits he shares with none other than Michael Schumacher. He's a driver with a future, but there is a hard season in 2005 for him, perhaps too hard to make it on the podium in July.

Takuma Sato - Bar Honda

(Aquarius)

Drive 6

Energy 9

Endurance 9

Adaptation 6

Luck 7

Takuma is blessed with a lot of abilities and wants to do well. He will be protected by the planets throughout the season and for the Grand Prix de France he will surprise more than a few with his talents.

Fernando Alonso - Renault F1 Team

(Leo)

Drive 9

Energy 5

Endurance 5

Adaptation 6

Luck 6

Alonso was born to be a star and, with his dominating personality, he will do what it takes to stay in the public eye. He has a good memory capacity, and will defend his territory, or racing line, tooth and nail. However, he has low energy levels this year and his performances will vary

Giancarlo Fishicella - Renault F1 Team

(Capricorn)

Drive 8

Energy 8

Endurance 7

Adaptation 7

Luck 5

Giancarlo is talented, optimistic, active and a hard-worker, so he would seem to be a good horse to bet on for success. However, despite these qualities, the sun's position in Jupiter means that he will not show his true potential and talents until November, which is a bit too late for the Grand Prix de France.

Mark Webber - WilliamsF1 Team

(Virgo)

Drive 5

Energy 5

Endurance 5

Adaptation 8

Luck 6

This is going to be a difficult year for Webber, because he is going to suffer from incredible bad luck. This is a shame for this communicative, discreet, charming gentleman because it will mean that it will be difficult for him to prove his driving capacities to Williams this season.

Nick Heidfeld - WilliamsF1 Team

(Taurus)

Drive 8

Energy 9

Endurance 7

Adaptation 4

Luck 5

Nick Heidfeld is a very determined young man with endless amounts of energy. His head-down-and-charge attitude, which is typically Taurean, could affect his career and he needs to learn to be a little more far-sighted. However, with his strong will and drive to prove himself, he might be in a position to pull a podium finish out of the stars for Williams at Magny-Cours.

Kimi Raikkonen - McLaren

(Libra)

Drive 5

Energy 7

Endurance 6

Adaptation 5

Luck 9

Kimi is charming but he likes difficulty, difficult women, difficult situations and he does not always think about the consequences of his actions. He is not naturally motivated and tends to make a sudden effort when he absolutely has to. The season is going to go down hill for Raikkonen towards the mid-season and does not look to be climbing onto the winners podium at the Grand Prix. Hopefully, his high level of luck will pull him through.

Juan Pablo Montoya - McLaren

(Virgo)

Drive 5

Energy 5

Endurance 5

Adaptation 7

Luck 6

Juan Pablo is very clever, but he is not always as energetic as he should be. A bit of a chameleon, he adapts well to the changing situations. Unfortunately, it is not this year that he will become World Champion. In Magny Cours he will be in the middle of the pack watching the leaders from behind.

Jacques Villeneuve - Sauber

(Aries)

Drive 9

Energy 9

Endurance 7

Adaptation 4

Luck 5

Jacques Villeneuve needs time to adapt to situations and will not work if he does not want to. Charming, courageous and sometimes naive, he does not always see clearly in the long-term. He tends to concentrate on the short-term, wanting it all now. Jacques was born under a lucky star, protected by the planets, and he will develop late this year, reaching his full potential around the time of the Grand Prix de France.

Felipe Massa - Sauber

(Taurus)

Drive 8

Energy 7

Endurance 7

Adaptation 2

Luck 4

Stubborn, even bull-headed, Felipe is a typical Taurean, sharing the same astrological theme as many strong leaders from the 1940s. Felipe needs time to mature. Unfortunately he was not blessed with under the same stars as his team mate Jacques, and his not destined to have a good season in 2005.

David Coulthard - Red Bull Racing

(Aries)

Drive 9

Energy 9

Endurance 8

Adaptation 7

Luck 5

David Coulthard loves his independence, and freedom. The moment he feels he is trapped, you lose him. Strangely enough, astrologically-speaking, he could be a twin to Jacques Villeneuve; with tons of talent, though not forward-thinking enough. He has a wonderful sporting destiny and is more than capable of racing out in front. He has distinct possibilities for the Grand Prix de France. Known as lady's man, his success in July may be down to whether Lady Luck is on his arm.

Vitantonio Liuzzi - Red Bull Racing

(Leo)

Drive 8

Energy 7

Endurance 4

Adaptation 7

Luck 8

Leo are the kings of the astrological jungle and Vitantonio has all the characteristics of a typical Leo. He loves to be the centre of attention and needs to be loved and needed. But if you are not careful this cuddly lion cub can turn into a roaring lion. Luizzi is another driver who was born under a good star and the planets this year will be very kind to him. Although sometimes he lacks application, Jupiter will push him on to achieve great things. Will we hear him roar at the Grand Prix de France?

Christian Klien - Red Bull Racing

(Aquarius)

Drive 5

Energy 5

Endurance 4

Adaptation 6

Luck 5

Christian is a nice, respectful man with the same powers of analyses as Michael Schumacher. He is not as competitive as he could be and seems to fix limitations in his future challenges. He is too careful to push all the way to succeed. Though he at times lacks concentration, he keeps a level head in all circumstances. A difficult one to back for the Grand Prix de France.

Jarno Trulli - Toyota

(Cancer)

Drive 6

Energy 7

Endurance 5

Adaptation 5

Luck 5

Trulli is a sensitive soul, perhaps too sensitive for the Formula One world, and he has been very lucky to have succeeded in such a hard world. He shares very few traits with his fellow drivers, except a similarity with Kimi Raikkonen in that he only works when it is absolutely necessary. Receptive, with a good memory, he knows how to position himself and is very good defender. But will that be enough at Magny-Cours?

Ralf Schumacher - Toyota

(Cancer)

Drive 6

Energy 9

Endurance 8

Adaptation 9

Luck 5

Ralf is one of the more intelligent of the drivers, with a good analysis of situation and lots of energy but he will never win the World Championship. A good listener, who understands quickly, Ralf is as clever as a fox and more adaptable than his team-mate. Will he be able to outwit the pack at Magny Cours?

Tiago Monteiro - Jordan

(Leo)

Drive 9

Energy 5

Endurance 7

Adaptation 5

Luck 6

Tiago is the Napoleon of the Formula One drivers; a perfectionist, he has global vision, intelligence and great ambition. He was born to shine. He knows how to look after himself and his image, though he may have tendencies to lose himself in the glamour and gloss of the business. Unfortunately, his talents will be hidden behind difficulties this season, which is a very sad debut for such a talented driver.

Narain Karthikeyan - Jordan

(Capricorn)

Drive 9

Energy 9

Endurance 9

Adaptation 6

Luck 5

Competitive, and astrologically very similar to Michael Schumacher, Narain suffers from sleeping troubles. He is obsessive, ambitious, and knows how to look after his money and career. He has what it takes to make it in Formula One and is constantly improving. No doubt he will make an impression this year, despite his inexperience. Indian racing fans will be following his career for quite a while yet.

Patrick Friesacher - Minardi

(Libra)

Drive 5

Energy 9

Endurance 9

Adaptation 5

Luck 8

Behind a calm and collected facade, Patrick is very determined. He has the endurance and the will to succeed. He wants to be the best, and loves everything that shines in Formula One. He is absolutely fascinated by the show. He must be careful not to try to do things too quickly or be led into tempting distractions.

Christijan Albers - Minardi

(Aries)

Drive 9

Energy 9

Endurance 6

Adaptation 4

Luck 5

Christijan is a very fortunate man, his capacities are equal to his ambitions. He has a huge vitality, the sense of the attack and strategy. This boy likes to fight, it is an important for him to win as it is for him to breath. With energy and drive he has the perfect character for the profession that he has chosen. He is going to surprise many people.

And the winner is.............

Quite honestly, even though we can determine the talent and even luck that each driver possesses during a certain time frame, there are too many unknown parameters this year to accurately determine who is going to win the Grand Prix de France. However, after careful study of the drivers astral themes, it looks like Fernando Alonso is going to bring in yet another victory for Renault F1 team.

Is he right in his calculations? You'll have to come along to the Grand Prix to see for yourself!

[silvermachine 0]

Kimi Raikkonen - McLaren

Luck 9

. Hopefully, his high level of luck will pull him through.

so..

is this good luck started from spain??

[nojvnof1 0]

"Jacques Villeneuve needs time to adapt to situations and will not work if he does not want to. Charming, courageous and sometimes naive, he does not always see clearly in the long-term. He tends to concentrate on the short-term, wanting it all now. Jacques was born under a lucky star, protected by the planets, and he will develop late this year, reaching his full potential around the time of the Grand Prix de France."

I pretty much agree with that view on JV. Well I think he was born under a lucky star, no other driver has signed two contracts in one day, and it must be said his prospects at returning were dire at one point. I hope the latter part is right though!

[raikkonen_rulez 0]

"Kimi is charming but he likes difficulty, difficult women, difficult situations and he does not always think about the consequences of his actions. He is not naturally motivated and tends to make a sudden effort when he absolutely has to. The season is going to go down hill for Raikkonen towards the mid-season and does not look to be climbing onto the winners podium at the Grand Prix. Hopefully, his high level of luck will pull him through."

I think it's bull... especially the not motivated part

and his "high level of luck" part

[Kaciaj 0]

I don't take care of astrology.....

[Senna 0]

I should have known that you

[bajo39 0]

I should have known that you

[nojvnof1 0]

ouch! I don't believe in that stuff myself, but it was accurate to a degree especially re. JV, but then again, anyone could say that stuff if they knew enough, and just add on some 'prediction' at the end. Interesting read, but I don't buy that sort of stuff. Yeah I agreed with what they said re. JV but anyone would know that.

[Jenson_Rules 0]

Astrology is a load of bull, i read this article the other day. Kimi, luck:9 thats clearly wrong for a start, who made these naff predictions. Im quite chuffed though that i share the same star sign as FA though, not that it means anything lol.

[Ash 0]

It's a load of bull!

It always has been ...