The Official F1 2009 Thread

[YAN-3]

you seem reluctant :)

there's still the fight for P2 in abu dhabi!

come on, you know both Vettel and Rubens wanted 1st, im more bummed about Rubens, its been what 17 races and the dude has yet to win at home? and its not like he has a long career ahead of him.

anywho, about the two Fins, how crazy was that, oh and not to forget that a BMW was on the podium in 2nd place. haha

[kishg]

come on, you know both Vettel and Rubens wanted 1st, im more bummed about Rubens, its been what 17 races and the dude has yet to win at home? and its not like he has a long career ahead of him.

anywho, about the two Fins, how crazy was that, oh and not to forget that a BMW was on the podium in 2nd place. haha

i feel bad for rubens too.. like someone mentioned on speed, always the bridesmaid, never the bride..

[Jean]

you mean kovaleinen?

Yes, sorry was late when I watched the race

[Erick]

Let's be realistic folks.. the tire puncture wasn't what killed Rubens' chances of winning the race. His performance was pretty sub-par, constantly being below the pace. (Until the tire puncture happened.... 3/4 of the race already completed)

People are "feeling bad" for Rubens because they wanted to see a fight for the championship in the final race.

[E30Kaiser]

I'm not feeling bad for Rubinho because I wanted it to go to the final race, I don't really care about Bernie's pet project, Abu Dhabi.(though I might if it turns out to be a good track which is doubtful)
Rubinho is kinda like the Red Socks until recently or the Cubs, it would have been an extremely special moment if he had won the whole thing. I am not a Button fan either so I was hoping for Vettel or Rubinho to say the least.

As for a battle between Vettel or Rubinho for 2nd place? I don't think they care at all about that, they will only care about how they finish the race since it isn't for the championship anymore. I find it kinda funny though for the 3rd year in a row, McLaren and Ferrari are separated by 1 point after Interlagos.

[Hick]

The tire puncture certainly did not help Rubins, thats not to say it cost him the race. Just dumb luck that has always come around for Rubins at Brazil. I would of rather seen him win yesterday than win the championship

[kishg]

i feel bad for him for 2 reasons a) he still didn't win at interlagos which he desperately wants to and b) this was probably his last solid chance at a championship shot. he is 37 after all.

[E30Kaiser]

Unless Williams returns to form next year which I somehow doubt they will....

[kishg]

Unless Williams returns to form next year which I somehow doubt they will....

yeah, i wouldn't bet $$ on that.

[YAN-3]

here is another interesting fact, everyone on the grid (ok ok, every team) has scored points. I think for the past 3 or 4 years there were always teams that did not score any points and this year every one has some.

[YAN-3]

i feel bad for him for 2 reasons a) he still didn't win at interlagos which he desperately wants to and b) this was probably his last solid chance at a championship shot. He is 37 after all.

+1

[E30Kaiser]

here is another interesting fact, everyone on the grid (ok ok, every team) has scored points. I think for the past 3 or 4 years there were always teams that did not score any points and this year every one has some.

Yeah, as much as people talk crap about this year like it wasn't exciting, it has been one of my favorites, because you never knew who was going to do great at this race or that one. I mean Force India pole and 2nd at Spa? WTF? Brawn wins both championships, Redbull 2nd, it just goes on all the strange things that happened this season and I think it is better for it. Next year however I think it will return to the usual.

[quickervicar]

Friday is coming closer. Predictions?

[Hick]

? its next weekend

[PorkandBeans]

Friday is coming closer. Predictions?

I think Todt will win. I don't know much about these guys but I do know that Max endorses Todt, therefore I am pulling for Vatanen.