Formula 1 2009 Season [may contain real time spoilers] - Page 7

sherer · 03-03-2009, 11:43

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Originally Posted by Turkey Machine

Vettel in the Red Bull went more than a second quicker than Massa in the Ferrari on Sunday, and Glock in the Toyota went quickest in testing on Monday when it was very wet. So the grid's looking a little topsy-turvy at this point in time.

none of the teams want to use their proper aero kit in testing as if teams see it they will copy it before the first race of the season. s such we won't really know how the cars will look until the first race, although we might not be able to tell the difference ourselves.

In testing some teams run light to get the headlines too

Matth · 03-03-2009, 18:58

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Originally Posted by sprattgraham

Will we see any of the features talked about here available on Virgin?

http://www.bbc.co.uk/pressoffice/pre...rmulaone.shtml

VM CAN do Red button, so I guess we ought to see some of it - after all they manage it on Snooker & Wimbledon (BBCi coverage).

Will be disappointed if they don't.

CHiLL · 04-03-2009, 19:37

According to Adrian Sutil on the ITV F1 website, tyre graining is a huge problem with these new slicks. Wonder how many other people will mention this?

Turkey Machine · 04-03-2009, 22:33

It might just be a problem with the Force India using the tyres inefficiently. Nobody else has mentioned it AFAIK. If it was a problem with the tyres, I'd expect other drivers to have the same problem and Bridgestone to take some action to remedy it.

sherer · 05-03-2009, 10:12

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Originally Posted by Turkey Machine

It might just be a problem with the Force India using the tyres inefficiently. Nobody else has mentioned it AFAIK. If it was a problem with the tyres, I'd expect other drivers to have the same problem and Bridgestone to take some action to remedy it.

i've heard drivers so the rears go off on a long stint but nothing too serious. It is part of a F1 drivers job to manage the tyres anyway

It's looking good for Brawn Racing anyway, announcement should be made soon

Kymmy · 05-03-2009, 16:10

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/7911490.stm

Honda news confirming 2009

CHiLL · 05-03-2009, 20:28

Lewis has had a crash. He was apparently caught out by high winds.

05-03-2009, 21:09

Not been keeping up with F1 for a few months - OK - so what's new / changed in the rules for this year?

Kymmy · 05-03-2009, 21:15

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

Not been keeping up with F1 for a few months - OK - so what's new / changed in the rules for this year?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTkVKPdyWs0

sherer · 06-03-2009, 08:58

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Originally Posted by LSainsbury

Not been keeping up with F1 for a few months - OK - so what's new / changed in the rules for this year?

well it's quite a long list but basically

Slick tyres are back
The front wing is wider
the rear wing is smaller
All the barge boards and extra bits teams put on the cars are now banned
The above means there is 50% less downforce, or so the FIA hope
testing after the start of the season is banned
Cars can only use 8 engines a season

Turkey Machine · 06-03-2009, 11:37

Brawn GP will be on the grid for Melbourne 2009!

Kymmy · 08-03-2009, 14:55

BBC News site has now revamped the F1 section..

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/default.stm

CHiLL · 08-03-2009, 16:38

Looks better, but I still don't like it. They're just throwing you everything on one page. I still prefer ITV's F1 website.

Reubens Barrichello has hit out at all of the doubters who wrote off his career.

southwell · 09-03-2009, 15:18

Well i know it's only testing and times arn't really that relevant but the new Brawn GP car is currently fastest....http://www.f1network.net/main/s169/st141287.htm

CHiLL · 09-03-2009, 15:38

Here's Toro Rosso's 2009 contender.

Is it just me, or does that rear wing look very low compared with every other 2009 car?