The official 2009 G20.net F1 thread

[jrmnet]

Short vid, but good info:

http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/02/sebastian-vette.html

[Dane]

I don't follow F1 very closely, but I might pay more attention to see how the power boost works. Video game fantasies are coming true.

[00 blk G20t]

wow this seasons gonna be the truth. 82HP powerboost FTW.

[biomimetic]

First rule for 2009: Bernie Eccelstone is a fucking tard.

Second rule: Buy an SS officer suit and a prostitute.

Third Rule: Ferrari always wins, even if the race has to be thrown.

[martin7937]

Personally I find all new changes a bit restrictive. F1 is more and more becoming a race like Nascar but the round circuit..
Since I have followed last few seasons closely, somehow lost the huge interest I had. Even visited Istanbul, Turkey Gran Prix. For sure I will follow the upcoming season as well but I can't wait to see Alonso in Ferarri :)

Nice video tho :)

[Dilong26]

i heard hondas back. can anyone confirm this?

[Dilong26]

First rule for 2009: Bernie Eccelstone is a fucking tard.

Second rule: Buy an SS officer suit and a prostitute.

Third Rule: Ferrari always wins, even if the race has to be thrown.

u are so right but im still gona watch em

[G20-Budo]

Changes in 2009... did you all see/read that Ron Dennis has stepped down as McLaren team principle?

[Dilong26]

^^^yes i have

[polg20]

im so excited .......KUBICA, KUBICA!!!!!

[Dilong26]

im so excited .......KUBICA, KUBICA!!!!!

im rooting for him this year too. im tired of ferrari and mclaren wins. time for BMW to step up the game.

[Dilong26]

Its almost here!!!! Whos excited? I am!!!

[Alex]

Its almost here!!!! Whos excited? I am!!!

<----

I'm rooting for Vettel

[G20-Budo]

Me! Me! Me! Oooohhhh ME!!! :-)

I think this will be an interesting year in F1.

[masterlink]

KERS, new regs and the new points system if ratified could make this a disasterous
year for F1. 8-10 car finishes could be on the horizon. I sure hope not!

As entertaining and stable as the series was the last two seasons they should have left well enough alone...

We'll see..... I'll be tuning in for practice, quali and race.

[polg20]

kubica not running kers, supposedly its a disadvantage for heavier drivers. tommorow it begins..turn your volume up and hold on

[masterlink]

This is F1 don't believe anything you read or hear until the green flag drops...err the lights go out.

They are suppossed to publish the package weights before the race which should help flush out who is running it or not. Pit crew members wriggling and rolling around in pain is another obvious giveaway!

[G20-Budo]

Either way I'm hooked on F1 and can't wait for the season to start! :teeth:

[masterlink]

Practice was sure interesting
Looks like they've managed to turn the grid upside down a bit.
Will it last?

[Alex]

Practice was sure interesting
Looks like they've managed to turn the grid upside down a bit.
Will it last?

Sadly, I doubt it. Qualifying will tell a lot

[Dilong26]

practice is too boring. i only watch qualifying and the race.

[omegared19]

Personally I find all new changes a bit restrictive. F1 is more and more becoming a race like Nascar but the round circuit..
Since I have followed last few seasons closely, somehow lost the huge interest I had. Even visited Istanbul, Turkey Gran Prix. For sure I will follow the upcoming season as well but I can't wait to see Alonso in Ferarri :)

Nice video tho :)

The governing body is "trying" to make it so Ferrari doesn't win as much and for the races to be more about driver's skill than technology. That's part of the reason they did away with grooved tires for slicks.

End result? Ferrari wins, and a lot more crashes.

[Mean Green G20]

BRAWN!!!!! Holy Shit!!!!! Congrats to them. That was a very impressive 1, 2 finish. This year is gonna be wild. Jenson and Rubens have deserved this for years. Honduhh must be shiiting their pants.

[5-speed '02]

Gee, I wonder who put Ferrari in their current position of power: Ross Brawn.

Why did Schumacher will so many world championships: Ross Brawn.

Is it really that big of a stretch to think that he couldn't do the same thing with Honda's old them in a year where the entire rulebook was rewritten? I don't think so...

Unless reliability becomes a problem...or his rear diffuser gets outlawed...get used to seeing those ugly yellow wheel covers at the front of the pack.

[masterlink]

Wow!
Could be a FUN season if the grid flip flop continues
Kubica is the clear winner of the bonehead award

[5-speed '02]

Kubica is the clear winner of the bonehead award

Yeah...quite impatient he was...use the Force he did not.

Vettel's tires were going away, all Kubica had to do was pressure him through a few more corners...but he just got a little impatient.

[G20-Budo]

Yeah...quite impatient he was...use the Force he did not.

Vettel's tires were going away, all Kubica had to do was pressure him through a few more corners...but he just got a little impatient.

I agree with these comments.

This season should be VERY interesting... with all of these changes, we should see some great racing.

[Alex]

And Vettel was the one who was penalized as a result (continuing to drive a damaged car), so he got a $50k fine and 10-spot grid penalty for Malaysia :(

[omegared19]

^^Ouch!!

[polg20]

i think kubica wasnt at fault. he already passed him, vettel clipped his back wheel, when they show the overview you could see that vettel had room to avoid and kubica didnt, sad sad but whatever, i was standing up the last 5 laps anyways.

[Dilong26]

i dont know who was wrong but i think it was more 50-50. they both didnt want to back out. and where did hamilton come from? he went from 18 to 3rd after trulli's penalty.

[masterlink]

Live practice tonight from Malaysia
Tune in to learn how Hamilton lost his 3rd place points from Australia thus moving Truli back on to the podium.

[omegared19]

Plus Kimi's job is in danger. He needs to step up his game.... and fast.

[Dilong26]

i dont like kimi. hes a boring guy. he cud be fired for all i care

[Alex]

practice is too boring. i only watch qualifying and the race.

i dont like kimi. hes a boring guy. he cud be fired for all i care

A.D.D. much? :p

[G20-Budo]

Ok.. so who's going to win? Any predictions? =)

[Dilong26]

i wud bet on jenson. but i wud like kubica to win

do u notice that trulli thx his sponsor panasonic. like he does really know wut to say.

[iamthejae]

dang i need to get me cable or something to get in on all this f1 action

[Dilong26]

i just dl the torrent afterwards or stream it live online but that has gay quality.

[Dilong26]

anyone watching it live right now? the race is stopped cuz of the crazy rain.

[Alex]

Yeah I watched it live this morning. The Webber/Hamilton passing battle before the downpour was entertaining. Good job for Button again! Too bad for Vettel :(

And it seems like Mclaren's team is really falling apart. The drama between Hamilton and Mclaren, now Kovalainen's 2nd race not finishing a single lap..what's next?

[Dilong26]

anyone catch the ferrari team radio to massa when they were stopping the race? it was like "Massa baby, stay cool. were in a good position. stay cool". that was hilarious, treating him like he was a kid or something.

[G20-Budo]

I wanted to stay up and watch the race last night, but I was way too tired.. I was bummed that it rained.. would have been fun watching the rest of the race.

Now we have two weeks to wait.. :(

[masterlink]

Shaping up to be a banner year!

[Dilong26]

Red Bull qualitfying 1st. i like this season where ferrari and mclaren doesnt dominate everything.

[masterlink]

The whole grid flip-flopped
Wankers finally getting their payback
Best thing to happen to F1 in years!

[Dilong26]

another win for vettel

[Mean Green G20]

I wish Webby had won. Vettel is bad ass though.

[Dilong26]

this thread aint very active. where is everyone?

whos ready for bahrain?

[G20-Budo]

I'm ready!! The weather there is a lot like the weather here in the phx area.

The high temp will cause other issues for the teams from an engine and brakes point of view.

Also the super soft tires will also provide a serious challenge.

[Dilong26]

first ever toyota front row for qualifying

[Alex]

Button and Vettel! Wooooo!

Anybody catch the announcers talking about this before the race? (http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/4/9274.html)

[Dilong26]

Apparently Kovalainen was going thru the apex at more than double everyone else's speed. LOL
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q27/Dilong26/Untitled-1.jpg

[Turducken]

pretty good race, was really active for the first 1/2 then slowly set into procession mode last 10 laps. been an excellent season so far imo. glad the f1 royalty has a proletariot boot up it's collective ass so far, a little revolution now and then is healthy, and entertaining!

[G20-Budo]

Ok, so I was wrong.. the supersoft tires weren't the issue (in 100 degree weather and 122 degree track temp)... it was the medium compound.

The race was an interesting one, and it's good to see other teams winning now. Also, with little to no testing for the teams, it seems to have leveled the field a bit (considering all the changes). Though Ferrari and McClaren did both improve their positions in this race.

Also the running of the every other tire compound has caused more strategy to show up in the races. :)


Looking forward to the next race! =)

[Alex]

Apparently Kovalainen was going thru the apex at more than double everyone else's speed. LOL

haha I saw that too! I didn't hear the announcers bring that little error up.

Poor Kovalainen.. the only good # he puts up this season is a mistake. :lol:

[Turducken]

btw anyone stuck with speedchannel's mildly coma inducing coverage of f1 at horrible times and often with no replay at reasonable hours, there is a guy who always rips, and uploads the races with the BBC broadcats in good quality and excellent speed. just send me a PM and i'll send you a link to the catalogue, much safer now that the bay which contains pirates is in trouble with the courts.

[Mean Green G20]

Link no workie.

[Turducken]

just pm i'll send u a link

[Dilong26]

i get my F1 torrents from this place. but u need to keep a good 0.35 ratio. i cant say their name, dont wanna get them in trouble. i can invite someone if they really want. this place was made mainly for F1 but also has top gear, fifth gear, indy cars, nascar, V8 supercars, best motoring, WRC, some magazines, documentaries about cars, movies about cars, basically anything that has something to do 4 wheels or 2 wheels. PM me if u want an invite.

[Dilong26]

Barcelona this weekend. can't wait

[G20-Budo]

Well quali was interesting! Of course the same top runners are still there.. Ferrari is making a pretty good come back (though the messed up with Kimi)..

And McClaren aren't looking all that hot right now..

[Dilong26]

they shud just fire raikonnen. he doesnt seem to give a shiet anymore.

[5-speed '02]

they shud just fire raikonnen. he doesnt seem to give a shiet anymore.

More like Ferrari doesn't give a rat's ass about him...so I think the problem is mutual. Somehow within a year of winning his championship, he got demoted to being the #2 driver on the team...that's got to sap your motivation to perform for the team.

[Mean Green G20]

Alonso will be driving a Ferrari next year. Kimi to Force India.

[5-speed '02]

Alonso will be driving a Ferrari next year. Kimi to Force India.

Then I'll have a reason to completely HATE Ferrari again...

I'd almost put money on Kimi going back to McLaren...in place of Heiki...

[Dilong26]

im glad ferrari isnt doing too well. i like to see ppl with less money beat them.

[Dilong26]

MONACO this weekend!!! the best race of the year.

[G20-Budo]

Interesting how much faster Alonso and Hamilton were in practice, as compared to the rest of the field at Monaco.. Should be a good race.. qualifying is going to tell ALOT.

[polg20]

Kubica FTW just watch it.

[Dilong26]

Kubica couldnt even get thru the 1st qualifying session. Im not rooting for him anymore. amazingly force india got thru.

[G20-Budo]

Kubica is a good driver, no question of that. BMW is having issues with the new regulations this year on their cars.

Should be an interesting race though.. too bad about Hamilton in Q1.. would have been interesting to see how he would have done if he'd not hit the wall.

[Mean Green G20]

Dudes, Button is showing that he has been worthy of a very top drive for years. Who would have thought he was the shit? I thought his career was basically goin the Coulthard route. Nobody can argue shit about this. He is the man right now. Best car? Yes. Best driver? A big maybe as it sounds right now. The only flaw I see right now is that he used to want to get with Brittney Spears. The chick he has now is way hotter and doesn't smile like a horse.:teeth:

[Dilong26]

i really wanted to see barichello make it 1st. i feel like he really deserves a win at monaco.

[5-speed '02]

It's about time Kimi did something...finally.

[polg20]

ok bmw got the diffuser figured out and kubica is 3rd after practise, he is so podium hungry hes either gonna pull a scott speed move ( crash) or finish it top 3 ...

[Dilong26]

i didnt watch practice. i wud love to see kubica win.

[polg20]

so i stay up till 5 and the race is at noon wtf.
then i find out it was on fox or something local in HD, wtff

[Dilong26]

i usually wait till someone uploads the torrent. i tried staying up for it once, end up falling sleep. knocked out cold.

[G20-Budo]

Well, it was an interesting race..to see Hamilton battling for 13th with Kimi.. crazy when you think about last year.

That 4 apex left hander is a kick a$$ corner though! :)

[mav1178]

Enjoy it while you can...

http://www.motorsport.com/news/article.asp?ID=333072

-alex

[Dilong26]

the link doesnt work, but im guessing its about most of the teams pulling out of F1. that sucks.

[mav1178]

First story:
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/f1/news/story?id=4270761

Second story:
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/racing/f1/news/story?id=4272080


-alex

[Mean Green G20]

What's up guys? this is the most interesting season in years and nobody gives a shit? Massa just caught a spring ih the frekin' eye. Redbull is charging! Where are the f1 HOMIES?

[Dilong26]

This thread is collecting dust. Massa got hit with some debri and hit the wall.

[Mean Green G20]

Seems like if Ferrari or Macca arent' winning interest wanes. Sad. Competition is so much more interesting.

[Mean Green G20]

Carlos, what do you think?

[Alex]

I watched qualifying this morning. I about shit my pants when I saw a slow motion blur where you could see that it was a spring. Holy shit man..

[masterlink]

^ Yea, Ol' Phil Massa is lucky to be counted amonst the living today!
That is some incredible footage of that spring coming at him.

Brawn should have a large fine levied against them - Bush league antics on par with
Ferrari driving off out of the pits last year with their fuel rig attached.

I would have to agree that this is one of the most exciting (odd) seasons in recent memory although we have to remember that the drivers championship was decided by just one point the last two years.

Enjoy Hungary today!

[Dilong26]

Who's hungry for Hungary?

[G20-Budo]

I've been very busy with work, school and a vacation but did watch the quai for Hungary.. And that spring popping off was crazy! I'm glad Massa is ok.

As for the season, I have to admit its been a crazy one so far.. It's all been about aero packages and controlling the air going under the car.. McClaren is finally figuring it out and starting to come on strong. Though I did hear that there will be rules changes AGAIN next year.. and this lack of testing is kind of BS, it causes all the testing to be done at the track on Fridays.. well I guess it's good and bad.. it kind of levels the playing field and the guys with the big $$ don't win all the time.. so I guess it's a give and take.

I'm looking forward to the race today!

[polg20]

With news from Hungary about Felipe Massa’s recovery looking increasingly positive, the Brazilian’s doctor has revealed to reporters that he could be well enough to walk out of hospital within the next ten days.


best wishes!!

[theenglishmidget]

rumor is that schumacher will be stepping in to replace massa.......

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/could-schumacher-come-out-of-retirement-to-replace-massa/

[Alex]

rumor is that schumacher will be stepping in to replace massa.......

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/07/28/could-schumacher-come-out-of-retirement-to-replace-massa/

WAT? Well, yeah it's still definitely just a rumor but that would be insane seeing him battle it out with the newer talent in F1

[polg20]

and BMW is done, WTF. Gotta keep strong through tough times, watch force india leave next

[theenglishmidget]

Its Official!!!

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/239269/schumachers_formula_1_return.html

Schumacher is returning to Ferrari!

[G20-Budo]

This should be intersting... To see how schumi does with out all the aids of the cars of the past..

[Dilong26]

i hear the ferrari website crashed when it was announced

[trbobrk]

Its Official!!!

http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/239269/schumachers_formula_1_return.html

Schumacher is returning to Ferrari!

YAY! I can't wait. Are there enough races left to become champion? LOL Probably not.

[Mean Green G20]

For me this is the most awesome thing that could have come from the Massa injury besides his full recovery. MS will make an impact and I hope you will all watch as he takes on the young lions. I can't fucking believe that he is back. First Lance, now Mike! Forza Ferrari and MS!!!!!!

[Alex]

This is crazy! It sucks knowing how far away the next round is after finding out he's back.

[G20-Budo]

This is crazy! It sucks knowing how far away the next round is after finding out he's back.

I was just thinking something along those lines.. well mainly that it sucks we have to wait 4 weeks between the last and the next race.. blah!!

Oh well, I guess it gives us something to look forward too! =)

[Alex]

I was going to goto Mid-Ohio this weekend for ALMS to get my fill of motorsports but work denied that opportunity :(

That just makes me want the European GP to get here sooner.

[Mean Green G20]

It will be here before you know it.

[Mean Green G20]

Damn. What a bummer.

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=38 637

I knew it was too good to be true.

[Alex]

http://www.ferrari.com/English/News/Pages/090811_F1_Press_release.aspx

Luca Badoer is stepping in :confused:

[Dilong26]

wut!!!! Ferarri got my hopes up for nothing?!?!?!? bastards

[theenglishmidget]

:(

[masterlink]

Monza wake up call and thread resuscitatation!

No posts for the last two races as the championship heats up and Giancarlo Fisichella
scores Force India's first points in grand fashion.
I hope he does well in his new seat at Ferrari

Ferrari, McLaren and Renault with their KERS should have an advantage at the fastest track on the calendar.

Ferrari takes Santander sponsorship from McLaren for 2010 - Does this mean an impending move to the Scuderia for Alonso?

New kids on the block Jaime Alguersuari and Romain Grosjean alternately looking good and like rookies

And Nelson Piquet Jr. throwing large amounts of shit into the FIA Fan over "crashgate"
(I think I just named it?) what a huge con-trov-er-see

Wow, A lot has gone down since we all last piped in!

Up early to watch Friday practice - Hey easy with the Lesmos!

[Alex]

Yeah, this thread doesn't get too much love. I didn't even catch any news about Piquet's whole "crash gate" claim until your post. Real bad news for Renault! :dead:

Alonso NEEEEEDS to goto Ferrari. I think he'd do real well for them

[Mean Green G20]

As Button's lead shrinks it is very tough to predict a champion. This has been such an interesting season. There have been something like six different winners and now there are quite a few guys who actually have a shot at button. IMHO Ferrari will win at Monza. Maybe even Fisi but Kimi has been kicking much ass as of late. He is just too far down to contend which is a bummer. I hope Webber wins it all but it is a longshot. If Rubens wins it I will be happy for him. That's probably the only way he keeps his seat at Brawn. As far as Renault, I always thought there was something fishy going on when Alonso won those races last year. He is bad ass but those cars were not and are not fast. Oh yeah, Force India is fucking amazing!!!

[G20-Budo]

Rubens totally deserved to win today... Did you guys hear the news that Mercedes is considering not being the main sponsor for Mclaren? Rumor is, they're lookin at Brawn..

The deal with Renault sounds bad.. we'll see what happens.

[5-speed '02]

I feel Kimi is finally being vindicated for the early woes that Ferrari brought on him this season. Since Massa's injury...he has stepped his game right up where it should be. I don't really think he was slacking before - I truly think Ferrari was using his car to develop a lot of the stuff now on the F60. Some of it worked...some not. But it really handicapped Kimi's chances at success.

In or out at the end of the season...at least he has shown he can still race well. I hope Massa is back next season at his previous level. I hope Alonso is prepared to be treated as a #2 driver...regardless of his two championships.

Who knows how the silly season will all end...

And DAMN...controversy just seems to follow Alonso like the plague. If Ferrari wants him...they'd better be prepared.

[polg20]

i want a 80WHP KERS system in my car!!
i say 2 more years an it will be available on some high end ferraris, then like 5 more to be in a m5 and in 2020 we might be able to buy a ebay kit.

[NizzyG20t]

Even with no KERS in 2010?

[masterlink]

Huge news out today in the F1 world:

"The ING Renault F1 Team will not dispute the recent allegations made by the FIA concerning the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. It also wishes to state that its managing director, Flavio Briatore and its executive director of engineering, Pat Symonds, have left the team"... WOW Guilty as charged it would appear!!!

Also it appears BMW has found a buyer for the team

AND... the venerated Lotus marque will reappear next year

[G20-Budo]

Huge news out today in the F1 world:

"The ING Renault F1 Team will not dispute the recent allegations made by the FIA concerning the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. It also wishes to state that its managing director, Flavio Briatore and its executive director of engineering, Pat Symonds, have left the team"... WOW Guilty as charged it would appear!!!

Holy SSSHHHEEEETTTTT!!! Damn... so they DID do it..

Also it appears BMW has found a buyer for the team

AND... the venerated Lotus marque will reappear next year

Good to hear BMW will be back.. and it will be interesting to see Lotus there.

Thanks for the update!

[masterlink]

A link with some more details, stories, rumors etc.
http://joesaward.wordpress.com/

[NizzyG20t]

Renault Banned for 2 Seasons

Briatore banned from any FIA event indefinitely

Symonds 5 Year ban from any FIA event

Piquent No Charges for giving up all evidence

Alonso was not involved

Huge news in F1, but what happens to the race results? Does Alonso still retain the win? or does Rosberg get his first F1 Win?

[masterlink]

Renault Banned for 2 Seasons
"Disqualified" - FIA release is not very clear but I take this to mean they can participate but can not win a Championship
This would be similar to how they handled McLaren's "Stepneygate" episode

Alonso was not involved
Yea, right - fuel loads alone prove he is as guilty as FB but too valuable to the commercial interest of the (sport?) to properly prosecute

[NizzyG20t]

Yah based on the release it sounds like they can compete. I really doubt Alonso wasn't in some way involved. Look at all the F1 drama that continues to follow him from team to team. This can't be a coincidence. I like Alonso's driving, but there is just something not right about him.

[Dilong26]

i was gone for a month in china. so much has happened in F1, WOW.

[Mean Green G20]

How was the beef and broccoli up in there?

[Dilong26]

^^^the beef definitely sucked

[Dilong26]

so wut u guys think about the singapore race and scandal?

hello?.......*echos

[masterlink]

Singapore was a great scene...
The cars look so awesome under the lights, visible blue exhaust, laser beams etc. not visible during the day

But - It sucks that a track dictated the pace, events and results of practie, quali and the race itself due it's poorly designed layout, lack of proper craning equipment, escape areas

Racing in a box

[polg20]

Singa-poor
just watched it last night and booooriiing...i mean qualifing was more interesting and if it wasnt for the night scene it would be a huge fail in my book. Track is too tiny for F1 driving.

I dont know if anyone here intersted in FIA WRC racing but on the HD theatre channel starting october 4th they're gonna start broadcasting coverage, not sure if theyre gonna start from the begining of the season or from Spain since there is only 2 rallys left but im super excited.

[masterlink]

FIA WRC racing but on the HD theatre channel starting october 4th

Hard for this F1 diehard to admit but this WRC is probably the best "pure" racing series on the planet -
except the for the fact that the FIA is involved!
Good to know... searching

[G20-Budo]

Well, I (one of the few I guess) enjoyed the race. The cars under the lights and the back drop of the city was GREAT! I do think they should have stopped the construction crews near the track through for the race..

The lack of cranes and the bumpy as all get out surface were negatives for sure.. but still I enjoyed the race.

I'm not a huge WRC person.. and if the FIA is involved I'm sure it will get messed up too.

For what it's worth though.. I think F1 has had some great battles over the last 2.5 years now..

[Dilong26]

Guess whos in Ferrari?

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/9/10015.html

[G20-Budo]

Dilong,

Thanks for the info!! :)

Though this is what we've all known for sometime now, it's good to FINALLY see it in writing.

I just really wonder how well Alonso will play with Massa? Alonso has shown that if he's not considered the #1 driver, he kinda does dirty stuff.. so we'll see how he does?

If the Ferrari is competitive, I expect Alonso will be up front though... he is a kick ass driver..there is no denying that.

[Mean Green G20]

I don't like Alonso even though he is a great driver. I just think he is kind of an a-hole. Too arrogant.

[Alex]

I don't like Alonso even though he is a great driver. I just think he is kind of an a-hole. Too arrogant.

I didn't like him when I first started really getting into F1 (when he was with Mclaren). He did seem like an asshole. After going through previous seasons, I started liking the guy. He brings a lot to the sport. He's a great driver with character. He's one of the few drivers that have a certain driving style that separates them from the rest.

Raikkonen, on the other hand, is the most arrogant, bland, dipshit asshole in F1. I'm glad Alonso is taking his spot.

[Dilong26]

qualifying was very exciting. agree?

[masterlink]

I'm pulling for........ RAIN!

[Dilong26]

I'm pulling for........ RAIN!

theres so much excitement without rain. if it rains, it wud be the best race ever. i have to admit, a race with more crashes is more exciting. :paranoid::cheese:

[Dilong26]

Guess who wins. BUTTON!!!!

[Mean Green G20]

Button was not my pick but congrats to him. Great season. Next year= no mid-race refueling. Who knows what will go down...

[Dilong26]

Button wasnt my pic either.

[Mean Green G20]

Well, F1 is over for another year. I will get my urge back soon but it pisses me off that they don't race the way they did in Brazil every fucking race. The problem is the teams not the cars. If they would have more aggressive race strategies it would be so much more fun to watch.

[Dilong26]

how was the last race? i found it boring mostly

[polg20]

and its ova, at least basketball started.
congrats to Button for the season and kudos for pushing all the way to the finish line at abu dhabi for no real reason. Next year is gona be interesting, the cars are gonna get slower and did i hear right - the KERS system is not available next year???

[G20-Budo]

I actually enjoyed this year or F1 racing. There was just that, alot of racing, both in the pits and on the track.

Now that KERS is going away, we will have to see how things turn out next year. McClaren was pretty fast towards the end of the season, but alot of that had to do with KERS as well. Without it (and the removal of re-fueling, along with bigger fuel tanks), things should be pretty interesting. Also with USF1 and the other new teams.. I'm already looking forward to next year! :)

[Alex]

I'm surprised I didn't hear about this sooner but just saw this:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80651

Schmacher is teaming up with Brawn/Mercedes GP! This upcoming season just keeps getting better

[polg20]

uhh interesting, Thx for the update Alex

[G20-Budo]

Sweet!!! We can see if Schummie still has it or not? :) Should be a good season!