Last week I invited you to rank the F1 teams to see who everyone thought would be fighting for victory in the Australian Grand Prix next weekend. Ferrari were the team that came out on top but everyone seems puzzled over just how quick McLaren are. Here’s the results in full.
Month: March 2009 articles archive
2009 F1 testing: final pictures
Posted onThe final F1 test session has finished and we’re just one week away from the start of the new season. Here’s a look back at the preparations for the 2009 season with a selection of over 100 pictures of all the teams, most of which have not been published here before.
Red Bull 2009 F1 preview video
Posted onRed Bull have produced another one of their impressive F1 videos looking ahead to the new season. It’s narrated by Sebastian Vettel (“for me it’s more than just a car – she will never let me down”!) and explains how the car gets to the track from the design board. See their prevous video here: … Continue reading Red Bull 2009 F1 preview video
F1 links: Drivers react to new rules
Posted onAnalysis: Reading between the times "Comparing only the fastest times that each team demonstrated sees Brawn GP still leading the field, with an eight tenths advantage over their nearest challenger Williams, with Toyota in third." Brundle: Don't punish F1 drivers for 'having a go' Martin Brundle: "All I hope is that if young drivers are … Continue reading F1 links: Drivers react to new rules
Hamilton to drive Senna’s McLaren
Posted onLewis Hamilton will drive the McLaren-Honda that Ayrton Senna won his first world championship in at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed. The Earl of March announced today that Hamilton will be making his third visit to the festival and will drive a 1988 McLaren-Honda MP4-4. Senna scored his first of three world championships in … Continue reading Hamilton to drive Senna’s McLaren
F1 2009: When they last won a race
Posted onWith the value of winning races such an explosive issue at the moment I thought it would be a good idea to revise a post I first did two years ago. Heading into the 2007, I thought it would be interesting to see how long ago it was since each driver on the grid last … Continue reading F1 2009: When they last won a race
F1 2009 technology: Mid-region
Posted onF1 Fanatic guest writer John Beamer continues his technical analysis of the 2009 F1 cars with a look at the mid-section of this year’s designs. When comparing a 2008 and 2009 F1 car the wider front wing and squashed rear wing are the most dramatic changes. Look closely again and one can see equally striking … Continue reading F1 2009 technology: Mid-region
2009 F1 testing: March 19th
Posted onYesterday McLaren gave their fans a glimmer of hope as Heikki Kovalainen wrong a low 1’18s lap out of the MP4-24 at Jerez – albeit on a short stint. How will McLaren and Williams fare in the final day of testing before the 2009 season starts? Don’t forget to rank the teams for 2009 – … Continue reading 2009 F1 testing: March 19th
Alonso criticises FIA rule changes
Posted onFernando Alonso has criticised the FIA for making too many changes to the F1 rules. In a statement in Spanish on his official site he said: I don’t understand the need to change the rules of the sport constantly. I think this kind of decisions can only confuse the fans. Given the strength of public … Continue reading Alonso criticises FIA rule changes
Codemasters’ F1 game delayed to 2010?
Posted onA report in the Official Playstation Magazine claims Codemasters’ F1 game planned for 2009 has been delayed to 2010. A spokesperson for Codemasters said: It is all just speculation for now. The reason we haven’t said anything formally is that rumours regarding release dates crop up all the time. We’re going to be making an … Continue reading Codemasters’ F1 game delayed to 2010?
2009 F1 testing: March 18th
Posted onAnd then there were two. Renault and Brawn GP polished off their pre-season preparations yesterday, with the BGP 001 on top yet again. McLaren and Williams are the only two teams left at Jerez, but even that probably won’t be enough for the MP4-24 to hit the top of the times sheets. Unless McLaren have … Continue reading 2009 F1 testing: March 18th
F1 links: Jean Todt leaves Ferrari
Posted onTodt and Ferrari part company "Todt’s ‘win at all costs mentality’ aligned with Schumacher’s and this led to some of the most controversial moments in recent F1 history, the ultimate being the decision to switch Barrichello and Schumacher so that the latter could win the Austrian Grand Prix of 2002, a move which led to … Continue reading F1 links: Jean Todt leaves Ferrari
Which new rules will improve F1? (Poll)
Posted onA host of new F1 rules have been announced today. They include having the championship being decided by wins, changes to F1 publicity (including revealing qualifying fuel strategies) and a budget-capping provision. Which of these new rules do you think will improve F1? You can vote for more than one in this poll:
Budget caps for F1 in 2010
2009 F1 season
Posted onF1 teams will be allowed to run to different technical regulations if they agree to limit their budgets to £30m (€33m / $42m) under new rules put forward by the World Motor Sports Council today.
Qualifying fuel strategies to be revealed
Posted onAmong the World Motor Sports Councils decisions for the 2009 F1 season are a series of measured aimed at improving media coverage of the sport. Most important of these is the news that the weight of every car will be published after qualifying. This will allow fans to know whether drivers in the top ten … Continue reading Qualifying fuel strategies to be revealed
F1 2009: the drivers
Posted onThe 2009 F1 grid is remarkably unchanged compared to how the drivers lined up in 2008.
F1 to use ‘medals’ system in 2009
2009 F1 season
Posted onThe FIA has surprisingly announced it will introduce a variant of the medals system proposed by Bernie Ecclestone in 2009.
F1 points and costs on WMSC agenda
Posted onThe World Motor Sports Council meets today and will consider, among other things, FOTA’s proposal to increase the number of points scored by the winner in F1 races to 12. Plans to further reduce F1 costs will also be considered. But which proposals will get the FIA’s stamp of approval?
2009 F1 testing: March 17th
Posted onF1 testing continues at Jerez today with McLaren, Renault, Williams and Brawn GP still at work at the track. Renault were quickest yesterday with Fernando Alonso at the wheel. Will Nelson Piquet Jnr be able to replicate his team mate’s pace today?
F1 links: Quick fix for McLaren?
Posted onMark Hughes on McLaren's problems "It is probably a problem that can be switched off relatively easily – but only once it’s been identified." From where McLaren are at the moment that sounds very optimistic. The Top 10 Most Futile Formula 1 Teams of All-Time Teams with the most starts yet zero wins. Apologies and … Continue reading F1 links: Quick fix for McLaren?