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9586 posts since 21/10/05
15 Apr 2009 13:13
It was the only outcome, this is exactly what ecclestone wanted - the playing field has been leveled and there is even more competition, gone are the days of schumacher dominance. It would be interesting to see what the outcome would be in mclarean was involved.
This weekends china race should be really interesting especially as the teams have had two weeks to work on the cars - a big race is needed from the big two
really good guide to all this seasons tracks
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/circuit_guide/default.stm#top
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9586 posts since 21/10/05
17 Apr 2009 08:50
Amazingly Hamilton was fastest in practice this morning
1st: Hamilton
2nd: Button
This season is crazy
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8003555.stm
smith
9743 posts since 5/5/04
17 Apr 2009 11:03
Practice 2
1 22 Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes 1:35.679 35
2 16 Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:35.704 0.025 36
3 23 Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 1:35.881 0.202 35
4 14 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:36.105 0.426 32
5 15 Sebastian Vettel RBR-Renault 1:36.167 0.488 22
6 9 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:36.217 0.538 42
7 17 Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:36.377 0.698 32
8 10 Timo Glock Toyota 1:36.548 0.869 40
9 2 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 1:36.674 0.995 34
10 11 Sebastien Bourdais STR-Ferrari 1:36.800 1.121 34
11 20 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1:36.829 1.150 30
12 3 Felipe Massa Ferrari 1:36.847 1.168 34
13 1 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:36.941 1.262 28
Guido
12852 posts since 20/4/05
17 Apr 2009 11:11
practice means very little unless you know what weight, tyres etc the teams were running. they'll be trying setups for different eventualities in the race.
17 Apr 2009 11:14
good odds on Button winning this weekend. Can he do it for the 3rd time though?
smith
9743 posts since 5/5/04
17 Apr 2009 11:14
I agree, you can't read too much into practice sessions, even though 1.262 seconds lap time difference is huge in formula 1. Button FTW
17 Apr 2009 11:51
How long is it before all teams follow Brawn with the split level diffuser? Is it something that can modify the existing design (i.e. 3 or 4 races), or does it require full overhaul (i.e. next season)?
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9586 posts since 21/10/05
17 Apr 2009 11:58
big teams will have it by the next race, smaller teams should have it in two races
its alot of work but some of the teams have 1000+ workforces, race tracks, wind tunnels etc so a bit of new carbon at the back isn't that hard to do….
re: button
bestys bookies:
button to win in china 3:1
button to win this season 50:1
£10 minimum bet gj's only
17 Apr 2009 11:59
MrPlatinum wrote: How long is it before all teams follow Brawn with the split level diffuser? Is it something that can modify the existing design (i.e. 3 or 4 races), or does it require full overhaul (i.e. next season)?
If this split level diffuser is making the difference they say it is all teams will implement it asap.
Larger budget teams will be able to do this quickly in 3 - 4 races but some teams won't be able to. I think that it was the Williams that will need the whole back of the car re-designed due to the suspension set-up not enabling room for the diffuser. In there case it will probably be 75% through the season before they get it.
I reckon nearly every team will have a new diffuser by season end.
26 Apr 2009 15:16
Pretty dull race for me today, first one of the season but never really liked the track. Do you think Hamilton will be challenging for wins in Europe?
Dave4
993 posts since 26/8/07
26 Apr 2009 15:37
Hamilton challenging for wins depends on Mercedes still being in the sport. A large penalty for the lie saga may rule them out of the season. Also Mercedes have said if the penalty is unreasonable they may withdraw from the sport all together.
26 Apr 2009 15:40
What has happened to BMW as well, considering they have spent so much time developing this car they are shite.
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9586 posts since 21/10/05
29 Apr 2009 12:37
thought sundays race was decent, jesen showed his class as did lewis who is returning to form as the car is improving, this coming mid stage to the season is by far my favourite barca, monaco, turkey, then the british
McLaren given a suspended ban
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/4/9281.htmlhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8024661.stm
eent
8967 posts since 25/2/05
1 May 2009 12:11
This season is going to start picking up now. It's going to get blown wide open if mclaren can field an even quicker car. Hamilton's driving has been wizard, and i reckon he can catch brawn.
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9586 posts since 21/10/05
1 May 2009 12:22
starting to pick up? Its been one of the most interesting starts to the season ever
slicks, KERS, the rise of brawn red bull and toyota, lewis's hairline, the worst ever ferrari start, crashes galore, liargate, jenson's dads outfits
what more do you want?
Brawn don't have the budget or infrastructure to stay competitive, the might of Ferrari and Mclaren will soon show - Hamiliton has had some unbelievable results in 'the worst car i have ever driven'
my odds above of 50:1 for button to win this season still stand….
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9586 posts since 21/10/05
1 May 2009 12:40
tree fiddy
£10 on that one…
smith
9743 posts since 5/5/04
1 May 2009 13:21
PM me your bank details and I will transfer 10 english pounds. (I don't have paypal)
