Formula 1, 2009
11-01-2009, 10:57 AM
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Zomg 4 days of events has my bones tired and worn! Was a good time, I especially like the GP2 and the Porsche race, very exciting with lots of battling and good racing. The F1 while faster, was definitely slower with some good battles spread around, but mostly a pretty large separation between cars.
Anyway, will post pics once I grab them off my camera.
Anyway, will post pics once I grab them off my camera.
11-01-2009, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by dirksqjaw' post='1044747' date='Nov 1 2009, 08:57 PM
Zomg 4 days of events has my bones tired and worn! Was a good time, I especially like the GP2 and the Porsche race, very exciting with lots of battling and good racing. The F1 while faster, was definitely slower with some good battles spread around, but mostly a pretty large separation between cars.
Anyway, will post pics once I grab them off my camera.
Anyway, will post pics once I grab them off my camera.
Looking forward to seeing the pics...
11-01-2009, 01:59 PM
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I've been to 2 F1 races, USGP in '04 and Montreal last year. Both were incredible 3-4 day experiences. I was at the end of the main straight at Indy. The V10s (in '04) screaming to 240mph and braking into turn one was incredible. I was at turn 2 last year and got to experience the downshift, turn, and acceleration abilities of the cars. I was hoping for action in the turn but only saw that in the other races. Every day in Montreal required a 40 minute, 2 train ride to the track, and a 2 mile walk to the seats. Along with the reverse to return. I also attended some of the downtown events and didn't get back to the room until 10 each night. It was an expensive trip but I'd do it again if it comes to Canada in 2010. Plus I got to see the BMW 1-2 victory!!!
See some of my pics from last year here: 2008 F1 Thread Go to page 11 if not taken there directly.
See some of my pics from last year here: 2008 F1 Thread Go to page 11 if not taken there directly.
11-04-2009, 08:53 AM
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Not a great week for F1...
Toyota has pulled out.
Bridgestone has pulled out...
Renault is meeting today to (probably) confirm their intention to pull out...
Got to feel bad for Kubica - the team he is joining will probably not be in F1 next year.
Toyota has pulled out.
Bridgestone has pulled out...
Renault is meeting today to (probably) confirm their intention to pull out...
Got to feel bad for Kubica - the team he is joining will probably not be in F1 next year.
11-04-2009, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1046975' date='Nov 4 2009, 12:53 PM
Not a great week for F1...
Toyota has pulled out.
Bridgestone has pulled out...
Renault is meeting today to (probably) confirm their intention to pull out...
Got to feel bad for Kubica - the team he is joining will probably not be in F1 next year.
Toyota has pulled out.
Bridgestone has pulled out...
Renault is meeting today to (probably) confirm their intention to pull out...
Got to feel bad for Kubica - the team he is joining will probably not be in F1 next year.
11-04-2009, 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1046975' date='Nov 4 2009, 11:53 AM
Not a great week for F1...
Toyota has pulled out.
Bridgestone has pulled out...
Renault is meeting today to (probably) confirm their intention to pull out...
Got to feel bad for Kubica - the team he is joining will probably not be in F1 next year.
Toyota has pulled out.
Bridgestone has pulled out...
Renault is meeting today to (probably) confirm their intention to pull out...
Got to feel bad for Kubica - the team he is joining will probably not be in F1 next year.
11-04-2009, 11:51 AM
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It will be interesting to see what Mercedes does on the engine supply front if Renault goes, especially after Braun did so well against Mc Laren this year -- I doubt Ron D is best pleased about that decision now 
11-04-2009, 07:12 PM
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Toyota's F1 adventure will go down as one of the biggest motorsports epic failures. The amount of money they spent and zero wins to show for it.
11-16-2009, 05:24 AM
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Some big developments today...
Mercedes has purchased Brawn and will rename it as Mercedes Grand Prix. Looking at Rosberg and perhaps Heidfeld as their drivers if Button can't be persuaded to stay. Button looks like he's heading to McLaren.
Mercedes will continue to supply McLaren with engines until 2015, and the team will still be called Vodafone McLaren Mercedes.
Personally, I'd look at Kubica if I were Mercedes, but they do seem to want a German driver...
Mercedes has purchased Brawn and will rename it as Mercedes Grand Prix. Looking at Rosberg and perhaps Heidfeld as their drivers if Button can't be persuaded to stay. Button looks like he's heading to McLaren.
Mercedes will continue to supply McLaren with engines until 2015, and the team will still be called Vodafone McLaren Mercedes.
Personally, I'd look at Kubica if I were Mercedes, but they do seem to want a German driver...
11-16-2009, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by swajames' post='1055829' date='Nov 16 2009, 07:24 AM
Some big developments today...
Mercedes has purchased Brawn and will rename it as Mercedes Grand Prix. Looking at Rosberg and perhaps Heidfeld as their drivers if Button can't be persuaded to stay. Button looks like he's heading to McLaren.
Mercedes will continue to supply McLaren with engines until 2015, and the team will still be called Vodafone McLaren Mercedes.
Personally, I'd look at Kubica if I were Mercedes, but they do seem to want a German driver...
Mercedes has purchased Brawn and will rename it as Mercedes Grand Prix. Looking at Rosberg and perhaps Heidfeld as their drivers if Button can't be persuaded to stay. Button looks like he's heading to McLaren.
Mercedes will continue to supply McLaren with engines until 2015, and the team will still be called Vodafone McLaren Mercedes.
Personally, I'd look at Kubica if I were Mercedes, but they do seem to want a German driver...
Agree Mercedes should be looking at Kubica.
Also Trulli looks to be in line for a Lotus seat.