The Ultimate F1 Thread - News, Rumors, Discussion, etc

2009-02-28 03:18:50

#101

TC.Troy: Let the rough side drag; +111|6791

Good news for Honda...is it really Honda anymore? I know about the factory support for 2009; but if the team are to run Mercedes engines...and its really just a sorta Honda chassis...is it really Honda anymore?
article here:
http://formula-one.speedtv.com/article/ … ver-honda/

Brawn Sport...not bad really.

Seems Ross and Nick Fry, along with 3 other team directors (Brawn and Fry retain equal shares in the new team) have put thier money somewhat close to where thier mouth is.

I know Ross Brawn can get it done, he's proven that imo.

I think its good news for them, F1 and F1 fans...I was thrilled to hear it.

off to Jerez to test they are

2009-02-28 03:55:44

#102

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6710|N. Ireland

F1 is being hit as hard as rally with this recession. Major sponsors are dropping out left right and centre and even with the new requirements it is costing the teams a fortune.

I really, really hope it can make it out without drastic changes.

2009-02-28 09:13:04

#103

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

Great news for Brawn Sport Really nice to see more than one Brit remain on the grid for 2009

McLaren-Mercedes are making a mint from giving out their engines, eh? First Force India are going to use Mercedes-powered engines, now Brawn Sport

2009-03-01 05:43:37

#104

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

Very interesting piece of news here

Force India have finally unveiled the VJM02.. looks okay imo

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp … 917588.stm
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/3/8966.html

Can't show pics, this PC is slow rofl so too time consuming

2009-03-05 08:14:33

#105

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6838|London, England

Honda are back in. Well it seems. I don't know how they're gonna develop a car in time for the Aussie race. We'll just have to see what happens. Good to see they're not totally gone and dusted, though.

The former Honda team have been saved and will race in Formula One in 2009, according to chief executive Nick Fry.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp … 911490.stm

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Also the FI VJM02 pics:

https://wa2.images.onesite.com/club.forceindiaf1.com/user/forceindiaf1/season_2009/vjm02/large/dfi0926fe02.jpg?v=135000

https://wa2.images.onesite.com/club.forceindiaf1.com/user/forceindiaf1/season_2009/vjm02/large/dfi0926fe01.jpg?v=240000

Nice looking car IMO.

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Comparison between all the cars:

https://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m428/pitlanefanatic/cfpfside-1.png?t=1235892241

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I think only Toro Rosso is left, and then maybe Honda we'll see what happens with that.

2009-03-05 08:26:38

#106

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

Aye, just Toro Rosso and whatever Honda become

You know your F1 Mek

2009-03-05 08:28:15

#107

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6838|London, England

Kptk92 wrote:
You know your F1 Mek

Quiet you

2009-03-06 09:09:34

#108

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

https://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/45542000/jpg/_45542007_brawnbody466.jpg

Brawn GP, the latest Formula 1 team on the grid (basically the old Honda team purchased by ex-chief executive Ross Brawn

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp … 927488.stm

2009-03-06 09:11:15

#109

Sidsnot: Banned; +93|5780|Stoke, England

Kptk92 wrote:
http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/4 … ody466.jpg

Brawn GP, the latest Formula 1 team on the grid (basically the old Honda team purchased by ex-chief executive Ross Brawn

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp … 927488.stm

Looks cool!

2009-03-07 05:37:41

#110

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6838|London, England

wait how the fuck did they build a car so quickly

I like it though, does that green bit that looks like glow-in-the-dark material, does it glow in the dark?

Last edited by Mekstizzle (2009-03-07 05:38:04)

2009-03-07 05:49:12

#111

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6663|Amsterdam‫

Mekstizzle wrote:
wait how the fuck did they build a car so quickly

I like it though, does that green bit that looks like glow-in-the-dark material, does it glow in the dark?

Honda was developing the car for most of 2008 so they just build it

https://i231.photobucket.com/albums/ee37/menzo2003/fredbf2.png

2009-03-07 06:18:38

#112

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6710|N. Ireland

^ great to see this happen. I wonder who will sponsor them for the season though, if anyone.

2009-03-07 06:29:57

#113

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6850

oooooooooooo i can't wait! When's the first race? End of march isn't it?

2009-03-07 06:36:16

#114

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6663|Amsterdam‫

Gooners wrote:
oooooooooooo i can't wait! When's the first race? End of march isn't it?

2009 FORMULA 1 ING AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (Melbourne) 27 - 29 Mar

2009-03-07 07:47:21

#115

Gooners: Wiki Contributor; +2,700|6850

2009-03-09 13:29:54

#116

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6663|Amsterdam‫

the Torro Rosso nose looks weird

https://www.f1today.nl/fotos/y98939pk7.jpg

2009-03-09 13:42:11

#117

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

menzo2003 wrote:
the Torro Rosso nose looks weird

http://www.f1today.nl/fotos/y98939pk7.jpg

The STR4 has been based on the RB5 but been modified slightly to hold their Ferrari V8 engine that the Toro Rosso holds.

2009-03-15 07:05:17

#118

TC.Troy: Let the rough side drag; +111|6791

I know it's just testing, but the BrawnGP car is looking nice. Alonso, important people at Ferrari, and the man Massa himself seem to be concerned.
Even going so far as to call Brawn a contender.
Would'nt that be cool?

I'm sure most, if not all have read these articles, but here are the links anyway:
http://www.planet-f1.com/0,18950,10918,00.html
http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,18954, … 47,00.html
http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,18954, … 58,00.html

Personaly, I freekin' love it. Imo, Ross Brawn is the man, and with Rubens experience (although, I truly feel he needs to give it up) plus the fact they have worked togeather before ( I'm not slighting Jenson here, wanna make that clear...), Plus Honda basicly handing them a 90% developed car...
BrawnGP just might be hard to handle this year. At least, I'd love to see them make a race out of it.

2009-03-15 07:07:44

#119

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6710|N. Ireland

29 March Australia
5 April Malaysia
19 April Bahrain
10 May Spain
24 May Monaco
7 June Canada
21 June Great Britain
28 June France
12 July Germany
26 July Hungary
9 August Turkey
23 August Europe (Valencia)
6 September Italy
13 September Belgium
27 September Singapore
11 October Japan
18 October China
1 November Brazil
15 November Abu Dhabi

September will be an epic month. Bets that all free engine changes occur there lol (and Singapore is on my birthday, nice)

2009-03-15 07:12:13

#120

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

McLaren were WELL off the pace in Barcelona and have even confirmed that they've encountered problems with their aerodynamic package. They have one last pre-season test at Jerez before they head off to Melbourne. 'Unlikely' that they will be competitive for the opener at Melbourne.

Don't forget, Honda did halt their 2008 charge early on to focus on their 2009 car. When they became BrawnGP, all of the technical stuff from Honda's 2008 plans were implemented for this year's car. That's why BrawnGP have sent shockwaves throughout the F1 teams.

2009-03-15 07:13:50

#121

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

kylef wrote:
September will be an epic month. Bets that all free engine changes occur there lol (and Singapore is on my birthday, nice)

The Qually session for Singapore is on my birthday It was the Friday Practice last year and it will be the race itself next year (hopefully )

2009-03-15 07:26:19

#122

TC.Troy: Let the rough side drag; +111|6791

Kptk92 wrote:
Don't forget, Honda did halt their 2008 charge early on to focus on their 2009 car. When they became BrawnGP, all of the technical stuff from Honda's 2008 plans were implemented for this year's car. That's why BrawnGP have sent shockwaves throughout the F1 teams.

"Plus Honda basicly handing them a 90% developed car..."

Thats kinda what I meant...

2009-03-15 07:27:27

#123

Kez: Member; +778|5920|London, UK

TC.Troy wrote:
Kptk92 wrote:
Don't forget, Honda did halt their 2008 charge early on to focus on their 2009 car. When they became BrawnGP, all of the technical stuff from Honda's 2008 plans were implemented for this year's car. That's why BrawnGP have sent shockwaves throughout the F1 teams.
"Plus Honda basicly handing them a 90% developed car..."

Thats kinda what I meant...

lol :x didnt see that soz pal

2009-03-15 07:29:14

#124

TC.Troy: Let the rough side drag; +111|6791

Kptk92 wrote:
TC.Troy wrote:
Kptk92 wrote:
Don't forget, Honda did halt their 2008 charge early on to focus on their 2009 car. When they became BrawnGP, all of the technical stuff from Honda's 2008 plans were implemented for this year's car. That's why BrawnGP have sent shockwaves throughout the F1 teams.
"Plus Honda basicly handing them a 90% developed car..."

Thats kinda what I meant...
lol :x didnt see that soz pal

hehehe
no sweat cat
I suffer from that syndrome often hehe

2009-03-15 07:35:27

#125

TC.Troy: Let the rough side drag; +111|6791

Mekstizzle wrote:
Honda are back in. Well it seems. I don't know how they're gonna develop a car in time for the Aussie race. We'll just have to see what happens. Good to see they're not totally gone and dusted, though.

The former Honda team have been saved and will race in Formula One in 2009, according to chief executive Nick Fry.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp … 911490.stm

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Also the FI VJM02 pics:

http://wa2.images.onesite.com/club.forc … g?v=135000

http://wa2.images.onesite.com/club.forc … g?v=240000

Nice looking car IMO.

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Comparison between all the cars:

http://i334.photobucket.com/albums/m428 … 1235892241

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I think only Toro Rosso is left, and then maybe Honda we'll see what happens with that.

I know a woman (irl just to be clear) that claims Mallya is a fookin' crook. She knows him personaly, went to school in India years ago with his nephews, spent time around Vjay...seems to be quite the asshole.

One persons opinion anyway.
Don't mean to be judgemental, as I don't know him myself...I'm just sayin' hehe

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