The Official F1 2009 Thread

[z31maniac]

I still don't believe it will happen.

Max and Bernie, as much as I hate them, won't let those big names out of the sport.

I suspect an 11th hour agreement.

[Charlie]

Redbull has the pole in both F1 and Sprint Cup this weekend, with drivers having last names beginning with "V".

Cool.

-Charlie

[DarkWing6]

Great laps put down by Vettel this morning to take the pole. It will be interesting to see how Button races from the 3rd row.

[Hick]

ive never been a big fan of silverstone. im more interested in NASTYCAR this weekend. wish Scott Speed would of made it in... Ambrose should do well.

[tg318is]

ambrose is a cock

[Charlie]

ive never been a big fan of silverstone. im more interested in NASTYCAR this weekend. wish Scott Speed would of made it in... Ambrose should do well.

He did.

Nemechek's 87 car got Red Bull Sponsorship & a replacement driver.

*cough*

Ambrose is gonna have his work cut out for him, he grenaded his motor in practice.

-Charlie

[Hick]

He did.

Nemechek's 87 car got Red Bull Sponsorship & a replacement driver.

*cough*

Ambrose is gonna have his work cut out for him, he grenaded his motor in practice.

-Charlie

Oh, i dont keep up on it as much as you would think. ill watch the races, but i dont know much past that.

[TDE30]

Neat race, so glad that Vettel won and not Button. The battle for P12 and P14 during the first 20 or so laps (between Heidfeld and Alonso and between Kubica and Hamilton, respectively) was extremely exciting, it's just a shame they weren't ten positions past that. But outside of that, Vettel drove an outstanding race. I was glad to see Massa hoist himself up to P4, it seems like Ferrari is definitely outpacing McMerc this year.

[tg318is]

Webber for Champion 09

[Jand3rson]

I cannot believe the lead that Vettel generated from the get-go. As soon as they started, he was just fucking GONE and stayed gone.

Pretty uneventful race, but I enjoyed watching Vettel just leave the field behind. I couldn't help but laugh when he came out of the pits, and you STILL couldn't see anyone coming up behind him.

[TDE30]

Well, now all of the hype about Formula One can cease for a while. Mosley has opted out of re-election as the president of FIA, and all teams are on board for the 2010 season.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/6/9551.html

[BeirBrennerE30]

Well, now all of the hype about Formula One can cease for a while. Mosley has opted out of re-election as the president of FIA, and all teams are on board for the 2010 season.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/6/9551.html

I am actually A little dissapointed that there wasnt a split. I think the rule changes the last few years have been pretty chaotic. Also I liked the fact that FOTA looked to Lola and Prodive to fill up their grid. IMHO they are much better selections for additional teams than Manor, Campos or even the US team. Much mroe likely to not fold and to field cars for years to come. Prodive/AM is basically a manufacturer now and personally I feel that manufacturers should get a preference over independents in F1 when it comes to available spots.

Also did any one see the potential calender for the breakaway series next year? I personally liek it better than the current F1 schedule. All it needed was Spa and the Nurbugring. Im sick of these new sterile tracks built in the middle of no where. More streeet circuits and classic venues please!

March 3: Grand Prix of Argentina : Buenos Aries
March 21: Grand Prix of Mexico : Mexico City
April 11: Grand Prix of Spain: Jerez
April 25: Grand Prix of Portugal: Portimao
May 2: Grand Prix of San Marino: Imola
May 23: Grand Prix of Monaco: Monte Carlo
June 6: Grand Prix of Canada: Montreal
June 13: Grand Prix of US: Indianapolis
July 1: Grand Prix of England: Silverstone
July 25: Grand Prix of France: Magny-Cours
August 15: Grand Prix of Germany: Laustizring
August 29: Grand Prix of Finland: Helsinki street circuit
Sept 12: Grand Prix of Italy: Monza
Sept 26: Grand Prix of UAE: Abu Dhabi
October 10: Grand Prix of Singapore: Marina Bay
October 24: Grand Prix of Japan: Suzuka
November 8: Grand Prix of Australia: Surfer's Paradise

[z31maniac]

That schedule was total BS, many of the tracks on it have contractual obligations to FOM that would not allow a rival series to hold races there.

A split would have been a TERRIBLE idea. Look how the Cart/IRL debacle has played out.

I still don't believe it will happen.

Max and Bernie, as much as I hate them, won't let those big names out of the sport.

I suspect an 11th hour agreement.

This.

[323iNathan]

Well, now all of the hype about Formula One can cease for a while. Mosley has opted out of re-election as the president of FIA, and all teams are on board for the 2010 season.

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/6/9551.html

In that link where it says:

"There will be no alternative series or championship and the rules for 2010 onwards will be the 2009 regulations as well as further regulations agreed prior to 29 April 2009."

Was the cost cap 'agreed to' before then or after?

[Hick]

In that link where it says:

"There will be no alternative series or championship and the rules for 2010 onwards will be the 2009 regulations as well as further regulations agreed prior to 29 April 2009."

Was the cost cap 'agreed to' before then or after?

they agreed to a higher price cap