The Official F1 2009 Thread

[YAN-3]

BMW buy out

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/9/9935.html

[bwanac]

According to autosport, Kubica is on his 8th engine for the season now, so it would make sense.

Hamilton might not have made the smartest move, but it makes the series a little more exciting. And on the plus side, it looks like the race in Canada for 2010 is confirmed.

When do tickets for the next season usually go on sale...

[E30Kaiser]

I was starting to think Red Bull should have pulled in Vettel as well, but they got lucky with Liuzzi and Hamilton and were able to salvage a point.

[E-Thirty]

According to autosport, Kubica is on his 8th engine for the season now, so it would make sense.

Hamilton might not have made the smartest move, but it makes the series a little more exciting. And on the plus side, it looks like the race in Canada for 2010 is confirmed.

[naplesE30]

Thats what i said, read it again.

Hamiton is a racer at heart, if he thinks he can pass someone thn he is going to push to pass them. Dosent matter what lap it is, or if he can win the championship. EVERY one of those guys out there is going to push hard till the finish line.... i dont know why you think he was being foolish.

FYI, he set the purple first sector on that lap, so he was on the move trying to get every little bit out of the car to try and get one more spot.

I have to agree with you. There is a difference between a good driver and a championship driver and it is effort, ego, and bravery. If you are going to be the fastest you have to test the limits and not be afraid to exceed them. If he is in the points lead then, its a different story. But right now they really have nothing to lose. If you want to a driver who drives safe, and settles for just finishing I think Ferrari might have one who just became available,, I think his name starts with Luca.

Thats the first thing I thought when Kubica came in, was they are saving their engine. The Mercs are really strong, not to mention reliable this year.

[Hick]

I bet BMW pulled Kubica in because of the recent engine failures, to save the engine for other races

EDIT: "Kubica made a good start but his race was compromised on the opening lap when he tangled with Webber and damaged the left endplate on his front wing. He got the black and orange flag to have that investigated, and retired on lap 15 with an oil leak."

[YAN-3]

good race. I dont understand what happened with Kubi, but glad Kimi was back on the podium.

[Hick]

Adrian finished the race for Force India not Tonio, though Liuzzi was in the points and looking good when his car's transmission went out.

Thats what i said, read it again.

Hamiton is a racer at heart, if he thinks he can pass someone thn he is going to push to pass them. Dosent matter what lap it is, or if he can win the championship. EVERY one of those guys out there is going to push hard till the finish line.... i dont know why you think he was being foolish.

FYI, he set the purple first sector on that lap, so he was on the move trying to get every little bit out of the car to try and get one more spot.

[Jparkr]

Ferrari is in 3rd place, 15 point different between them and McLaren which I think will be easily overcome since they have Heikki as well who gets consistent points.

Im sorry I ment to say third in the constructors. I dont know about Heikki, he is not always in the points and Kimi is finishing strong as of late.

I wasn't trying to say Hamilton blew MM chances at 3rd, but he certainly did not help.

[E30Kaiser]

i wanted to see Hamilton pass Button at the end. Great race for Force India... would of liked to of seen Tonio finish in the points. I expect Force India to be at the back of the pack the last 4 races

Adrian finished the race for Force India not Tonio, though Liuzzi was in the points and looking good when his car's transmission went out.

He as a driver, nothing really. But points are important to the team, he may have just blown Mercedes chance to beat Ferrari in second place constructors championship.

Ferrari is in 3rd place, 15 point different between them and McLaren which I think will be easily overcome since they have Heikki as well who gets consistent points.

[bwanac]

He as a driver, nothing really. But points are important to the team, he may have just blown Mercedes chance to beat Ferrari in second place constructors championship.

Didn't think they were in the running, I haven't checked standings recently.

[Jparkr]

He as a driver, nothing really. But points are important to the team, he may have just blown Mercedes chance to beat Ferrari in second place constructors championship.

[bwanac]

He over pushed.

I can't believe anyone would admire him for what he did. He was not really fast enough to pass button on the final lap. He could have caught up, sure. But a pass would have been stupid and jeopardized both himself and button (not like he hasn't passed without grace before though)
He should have taken the points that his team needs. But he is far to egotistic for that. Jesus, if he raced for me I would give him an ear full, not a high five.

youre right, but what did does he really have to lose this season?

[Jparkr]

so was there a mechanical failure with lewis (slight as it may have been), or was it just a little too anxious...

i still need to watch the race.

He over pushed.

I can't believe anyone would admire him for what he did. He was not really fast enough to pass button on the final lap. He could have caught up, sure. But a pass would have been stupid and jeopardized both himself and button (not like he hasn't passed without grace before though)
He should have taken the points that his team needs. But he is far to egotistic for that. Jesus, if he raced for me I would give him an ear full, not a high five.

[bwanac]

so was there a mechanical failure with lewis (slight as it may have been), or was it just a little too anxious...

i still need to watch the race.