The Official F1 2009 Thread

[(:Jordan:)]

Im pissed that 3 car manufacturers have pulled out within 11 months. They all pulled the plug to early IMO.

[Hick]

DC wont be back

i want to see Sato again

[YAN-3]

uhhhhh..... 126 days? Im downloading old seasons right now, I need my F1 fix.


PS: I would really, REALLY like to see this helmet back in a F1

[E30Kaiser]

I wish Toyota had stayed, they have a good car, and I was hoping for a good driver line up for next year. I hope Kobayashi has a seat for next year somewhere, maybe Kobash and Heidfeld in Sauber! Assuming the Heidfeld to McLaren rumors are unfounded.

[quickervicar]

I don't like the politics/regulations of F1. However, the politics stop when you hear the engines fire up. There is still nothing else like it in the world. Once you experience it, all other forms of racing seem to pale in comparison.

[YAN-3]

I'm not sure which sight I'll miss more



or

this:

or even better this:

[M-technik-3]

F1 is now a debacle that it's become a joke. I don't even go out of my way anymore to watch it. If it comes on I will watch it otherwise I just skip it and watch the rerun.

[quickervicar]

I'm not sure which sight I'll miss more



or

[quickervicar]

and Toyota says Sayonara F1...

This comes as no real surprise. I am pleased, though. I greatly dislike the way Toyota goes about much of their business. Still, I'm not sure if this is good for F1 or not. Lawsuit from Bernie will be pending

[kishg]

and Toyota says Sayonara F1... I guess the ex bmw team can get their slot back now..

[E30Kaiser]

I hope it is Michelin so I can see Vettel hugging the Michelin Man after a race. That guy makes me smile every time I see him squeezing into a shot after a race.

[quickervicar]

^Exactly. There's a guy on the Speed forum that thinks Yokohama should get the deal because they "are pretty much the leader" in tire manufacturers. He knows this because he's put a set on his pickup & is really happy with them compared to the Goodyears.

I'm waiting for Matchett to utter the words "Hamilton appears to have some serious graining issues with his Cheng-Shin primes."

[Erick]

Nexen N3000s on all F1 cars from now on! :p

[quickervicar]

Well considering Bridgestone is Japanese I don't know who he would pick to "broaden the horizons"....I mean he hates America, seems to hate Europe, so who knows.

I really would not be surprised to see a Korean or Chinese tiremaker enter the world of F1. And fail miserably. (LG timing & scoring, anyone?)

Toyota is expected to make an announcement shortly (before the Nov. 12 meeting). This is not seen as being good news.

[Hick]

going through F1 withdraw....

good race, Button has done well the past two races.

Kobash looks good! I hope someone picks him up

Williams 2010; Rubins, Hulkenburg