Official 2009 Formula 1 Season Discussion
02-23-2009, 10:47 AM
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The USF1 http://www.usf1.com/ website has changed. It now has a count down clock to the offical anouncement.
02-24-2009, 02:13 AM
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The USF1 http://www.usf1.com/ website has changed. It now has a count down clock to the offical anouncement.
02-27-2009, 07:50 AM
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Sweet, honda is still in the game. but as we all know, not using the name honda. . but i wish they get rid of button, and hoping that Ruben races this session.
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090227....ed-brackley-f1
With a blank livery and Jenson Button at the wheel, the team currently known as Honda will return to action at a Silverstone shakedown of its 2009 car next Thursday, sources from inside the Brackley factory are reporting.
With the Ross Brawn-led management buyout now approved - but not officially announced - by Honda Motor Co.'s Tokyo board, information is leaking from the outfit that had until recently looked likely to be wound up ahead of the 2009 season.
Now, however, suggestions of at least one (and possibly two) full tests at Spanish circuits in March are gaining credence, and one source told us that these will be preceded by a run-out with Mercedes power at Silverstone late next week.
With the Honda board also insisting upon a name change, the frontrunner at present is 'Brackley F1', but a final decision on this has not been taken.
Also likely - but not confirmed - is the identity of Button's teammate. Bruno Senna has all winter been named as the frontrunner, but given the nature of the challenge faced for 2009, it is believed the veteran Rubens Barrichello is now favourite to retain his seat.
Under Brawn's leadership, the funds for the team this year will come from increased and advanced FOM income, commercial sponsors, and Honda itself, who have concluded that it is cheaper to offload the squad as a going concern rather than fund the closure and compensate contracted staff, including the very highly paid Button.
The Swiss newspaper Blick said of rookie Senna: "The young Brazilian will drive in the DTM championship (in 2009)."
Source: GMM
http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090227....ed-brackley-f1
With a blank livery and Jenson Button at the wheel, the team currently known as Honda will return to action at a Silverstone shakedown of its 2009 car next Thursday, sources from inside the Brackley factory are reporting.
With the Ross Brawn-led management buyout now approved - but not officially announced - by Honda Motor Co.'s Tokyo board, information is leaking from the outfit that had until recently looked likely to be wound up ahead of the 2009 season.
Now, however, suggestions of at least one (and possibly two) full tests at Spanish circuits in March are gaining credence, and one source told us that these will be preceded by a run-out with Mercedes power at Silverstone late next week.
With the Honda board also insisting upon a name change, the frontrunner at present is 'Brackley F1', but a final decision on this has not been taken.
Also likely - but not confirmed - is the identity of Button's teammate. Bruno Senna has all winter been named as the frontrunner, but given the nature of the challenge faced for 2009, it is believed the veteran Rubens Barrichello is now favourite to retain his seat.
Under Brawn's leadership, the funds for the team this year will come from increased and advanced FOM income, commercial sponsors, and Honda itself, who have concluded that it is cheaper to offload the squad as a going concern rather than fund the closure and compensate contracted staff, including the very highly paid Button.
The Swiss newspaper Blick said of rookie Senna: "The young Brazilian will drive in the DTM championship (in 2009)."
Source: GMM
03-01-2009, 09:17 AM
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Patrick hesitant about USF1 possibility
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73490
Patrick hesitant about USF1 possibility
By Matt Beer Sunday, March 1st 2009, 10:57 GMT
Danica PatrickDanica Patrick says she would be hesitant about committing to any offer from the new USF1 team, having admitted that she would have a lot to lose if a Formula One move did not succeed.
The IndyCar Series race-winner was one of several American drivers mentioned by the USF1 founders during the public launch of their plans.
She said that she would think very carefully before accepting any offer of an F1 test as her US career remained her priority.
"The first thing I think of is does it even fit?" Patrick told reporters during a media event in Texas this week.
"Is it going to get in the way of my IndyCar season? Is it going to get in the way of my prior obligations? Is it going to make me tired? Is it going to be something that's not going to just really work into the schedule and then also is it something that I really want to do?"
Patrick acknowledged that trying F1 would be a gamble and that she would need to be absolutely convinced that she and her team would be competitive.
"I don't believe that it's very productive to lead people on if it's not something that I'm interested in because you're really opening yourself up then," she said.
"What if you go and do it and it doesn't go ideally or perfect and you don't set the world on fire? Then all of a sudden all you did was just open yourself up to criticism.
"So I would think about it and I would check the schedule, and we'll cross that bridge if it ever comes."
The 26-year-old American emphasised that so far she had not been contacted by USF1.
"I haven't heard anything," she said. "All I've heard is what all of you have and read what you have so there's been nothing more on that."
During the USF1 press conference earlier this week, team co-founder Peter Windsor confirmed their interest in Patrick.
"She's definitely on the list - all American drivers that have got the credentials, and she certainly has, are," he said.
"To me she's definitely got road dust on her and she's a person that we should be looking at, but we're looking at everybody."
Patrick's contract with Andretti Green Racing ends this season, but she has not yet given any indication as to whether she will remain in the IndyCar Series or look elsewhere. She had previously been linked with a switch to NASCAR before securing her AGR deal for 2007.
Patrick hesitant about USF1 possibility
By Matt Beer Sunday, March 1st 2009, 10:57 GMT
Danica PatrickDanica Patrick says she would be hesitant about committing to any offer from the new USF1 team, having admitted that she would have a lot to lose if a Formula One move did not succeed.
The IndyCar Series race-winner was one of several American drivers mentioned by the USF1 founders during the public launch of their plans.
She said that she would think very carefully before accepting any offer of an F1 test as her US career remained her priority.
"The first thing I think of is does it even fit?" Patrick told reporters during a media event in Texas this week.
"Is it going to get in the way of my IndyCar season? Is it going to get in the way of my prior obligations? Is it going to make me tired? Is it going to be something that's not going to just really work into the schedule and then also is it something that I really want to do?"
Patrick acknowledged that trying F1 would be a gamble and that she would need to be absolutely convinced that she and her team would be competitive.
"I don't believe that it's very productive to lead people on if it's not something that I'm interested in because you're really opening yourself up then," she said.
"What if you go and do it and it doesn't go ideally or perfect and you don't set the world on fire? Then all of a sudden all you did was just open yourself up to criticism.
"So I would think about it and I would check the schedule, and we'll cross that bridge if it ever comes."
The 26-year-old American emphasised that so far she had not been contacted by USF1.
"I haven't heard anything," she said. "All I've heard is what all of you have and read what you have so there's been nothing more on that."
During the USF1 press conference earlier this week, team co-founder Peter Windsor confirmed their interest in Patrick.
"She's definitely on the list - all American drivers that have got the credentials, and she certainly has, are," he said.
"To me she's definitely got road dust on her and she's a person that we should be looking at, but we're looking at everybody."
Patrick's contract with Andretti Green Racing ends this season, but she has not yet given any indication as to whether she will remain in the IndyCar Series or look elsewhere. She had previously been linked with a switch to NASCAR before securing her AGR deal for 2007.
03-01-2009, 10:26 AM
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I think the question she should ask her self is, Can I really drive on a road track? can i see my self just racing every thing but an oval? if both are no, then yah she doesnt belong in F1.
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03-01-2009, 10:57 AM
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I think she ran drive a road track. I remember see her in F Atlantic races, so I looked up her in wiki.
Danica Patrick began go-karting in 1992 at the age of 10, and went on to win several World Karting Association championships. She moved to England at the age of 16 in order to advance her racing career. Patrick raced in Formula Ford and Formula Vauxhall, earning a second-place finish in Britain's Formula Ford Festival, the highest finish by a woman in the event.
In 2002, Patrick started driving for Bobby Rahal in the United States. After making several starts in the Barber Dodge Pro Series, she moved to the Toyota Atlantic Championship for 2003. Driving for Rahal Letterman Racing, Patrick won one pole and was a consistent podium finisher (top three); however, she never won a race. In 2004, Patrick finished third in the Championship.
She has shown that, in the past, she can finish in the top in road racing. Her finish in the F Ford Festival is impressive. She is likely better at a road course than on ovals. My objection to her is purely due to her attitude.
Danica Patrick began go-karting in 1992 at the age of 10, and went on to win several World Karting Association championships. She moved to England at the age of 16 in order to advance her racing career. Patrick raced in Formula Ford and Formula Vauxhall, earning a second-place finish in Britain's Formula Ford Festival, the highest finish by a woman in the event.
In 2002, Patrick started driving for Bobby Rahal in the United States. After making several starts in the Barber Dodge Pro Series, she moved to the Toyota Atlantic Championship for 2003. Driving for Rahal Letterman Racing, Patrick won one pole and was a consistent podium finisher (top three); however, she never won a race. In 2004, Patrick finished third in the Championship.
She has shown that, in the past, she can finish in the top in road racing. Her finish in the F Ford Festival is impressive. She is likely better at a road course than on ovals. My objection to her is purely due to her attitude.
03-01-2009, 12:38 PM
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i see. i guess the times that i seen her do road track cours in indy, she wasnt doing to hot. but then again, i dont follow that series. so i guess its wrong for me to judge her based off of 2-3 road track races that i seen from her.
03-02-2009, 08:37 AM
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http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2009/2/8961.html (Pictures of the new tires are on the site)
Green band to distinguish softer tyres in 2009
Formula One racing returns to slicks this year after 11 seasons on grooved tyres. The change means official suppliers Bridgestone have had to change their method for marking the softer of the two compounds used at each race.
Instead of a white groove, the tyre's sidewall will now feature a green band, not only making the softer compound distinguishable to spectators, but also signifying Bridgestone’s continuing support for the FIA’s Make Cars Green campaign.
There is a change in tyre allocation rationale too. For the past two seasons, Bridgestone has brought two consecutive compounds from its range of four rubber compounds to each event. For 2009, non -consecutive allocations will occur at most races. As well as a difference in compound stiffness, there will be a variation in temperature working range between the two allocated compounds at an event.
“We have tried to have one tyre which has a quick warm-up and delivers a fast lap time immediately, and the other tyre which has a higher working range, so will not deliver immediate fast times, but gives very consistent and durable performance when it is at its operating temperature,” explained Hirohide Hamashima, Bridgestone Director of Motorsport Tyre Development.
“Of course, we are subject to many variables such as different cars and drivers, not to mention the weather, which was such a big factor in 2008. We hope the change in allocations gives competitors a good challenge and the fans entertaining racing.”
The compounds themselves are new, because of the different requirements of slick tyres compared with grooved tyres. However, they will retain the same names of hard, medium, soft and super soft. There are no changes to the wet and extreme weather tyres, which will be brought to all events in case of adverse weather. As before, the extreme tyre will have a painted central groove.
Bridgestone tyre allocations for 2009’s opening races:
Australia - super soft, medium
Malaysia - soft, hard
China - super soft, medium
Bahrain - super soft, medium
Spain - soft, hard
Green band to distinguish softer tyres in 2009
Formula One racing returns to slicks this year after 11 seasons on grooved tyres. The change means official suppliers Bridgestone have had to change their method for marking the softer of the two compounds used at each race.
Instead of a white groove, the tyre's sidewall will now feature a green band, not only making the softer compound distinguishable to spectators, but also signifying Bridgestone’s continuing support for the FIA’s Make Cars Green campaign.
There is a change in tyre allocation rationale too. For the past two seasons, Bridgestone has brought two consecutive compounds from its range of four rubber compounds to each event. For 2009, non -consecutive allocations will occur at most races. As well as a difference in compound stiffness, there will be a variation in temperature working range between the two allocated compounds at an event.
“We have tried to have one tyre which has a quick warm-up and delivers a fast lap time immediately, and the other tyre which has a higher working range, so will not deliver immediate fast times, but gives very consistent and durable performance when it is at its operating temperature,” explained Hirohide Hamashima, Bridgestone Director of Motorsport Tyre Development.
“Of course, we are subject to many variables such as different cars and drivers, not to mention the weather, which was such a big factor in 2008. We hope the change in allocations gives competitors a good challenge and the fans entertaining racing.”
The compounds themselves are new, because of the different requirements of slick tyres compared with grooved tyres. However, they will retain the same names of hard, medium, soft and super soft. There are no changes to the wet and extreme weather tyres, which will be brought to all events in case of adverse weather. As before, the extreme tyre will have a painted central groove.
Bridgestone tyre allocations for 2009’s opening races:
Australia - super soft, medium
Malaysia - soft, hard
China - super soft, medium
Bahrain - super soft, medium
Spain - soft, hard
03-02-2009, 08:52 AM
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Formula 1.com "Exclusive Peter Windsor Interview" (in two parts)
http://www.formula1.com/news/intervi...09/2/8960.html
http://www.formula1.com/news/intervi...09/2/8964.html
There isn't anything I recognized as new here. But, it is a complete outline of USF1's plans.
http://www.formula1.com/news/intervi...09/2/8960.html
http://www.formula1.com/news/intervi...09/2/8964.html
There isn't anything I recognized as new here. But, it is a complete outline of USF1's plans.
03-03-2009, 07:58 AM
#237
Maybe a non-American will be lead driver for USF1?
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/...ello-for-usf1/
Windsor considering Barrichello for USF1?
03 March 2009
USF1's Peter Windsor has hinted that the team could be looking at Brazilian Rubens Barrichello as a possibility for their debut season in 2010. Barrichello, at present out of a drive for this season, is the most experienced driver in F1 history with 267 race starts to his name.
Peter Windsor
Peter Windsor
The team has already made it clear that American drivers are being considered although with Danica Patrick, previously mentioned as a candidate for the job, having second thoughts over the matter it is looking more likely that the team could consider a more experienced Formula One driver.
"In year one, certainly there is an argument for having an experienced F1 driver in the car," Windsor explained to Auto Evolution. "We're going to need all the information we can get as quickly as possible, particularly in an era when they're cutting right back on the amount of testing you can do. He would be a very useful baseline for our operation, and then we could maybe have a young American in the other car."
Windsor was not so positive towards Barrichello's former Honda team-mate Jenson Button, however, claiming that a being in a mid-field team - a situation Button had been experiencing in recent year - does not suit the Englishman, who "would want more than that."
Windsor considering Barrichello for USF1?
03 March 2009
USF1's Peter Windsor has hinted that the team could be looking at Brazilian Rubens Barrichello as a possibility for their debut season in 2010. Barrichello, at present out of a drive for this season, is the most experienced driver in F1 history with 267 race starts to his name.
Peter Windsor
Peter Windsor
The team has already made it clear that American drivers are being considered although with Danica Patrick, previously mentioned as a candidate for the job, having second thoughts over the matter it is looking more likely that the team could consider a more experienced Formula One driver.
"In year one, certainly there is an argument for having an experienced F1 driver in the car," Windsor explained to Auto Evolution. "We're going to need all the information we can get as quickly as possible, particularly in an era when they're cutting right back on the amount of testing you can do. He would be a very useful baseline for our operation, and then we could maybe have a young American in the other car."
Windsor was not so positive towards Barrichello's former Honda team-mate Jenson Button, however, claiming that a being in a mid-field team - a situation Button had been experiencing in recent year - does not suit the Englishman, who "would want more than that."
03-04-2009, 09:48 AM
#239
USF1 has been forced to change their name by Ecclestone. New name is 'USGPE' (US Grand Prix Engineering). www.usgpe.com
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...04132142.shtml
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=37152
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...04132142.shtml
http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpa...s_art_id=37152
03-05-2009, 04:21 AM
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I am a bit worried about the speed of the McLaren. It hasn't been too great during the tests so as a big fan I'm biting my nails hoping the McLaren will be fast enough once in Melbourne.
The only strong times the McLaren has put down so far is with the 2008 rear wing.
The only strong times the McLaren has put down so far is with the 2008 rear wing.
03-06-2009, 12:03 AM
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Red Bull and Sebastian Vettel or Toyota and Timo Glock
When they strike they are much faster than the rest of the field. Otherwise we have seen Ferrari in the top (of course). And Alonso recently managed to nudge his Renault into speed.
So far it seems the only team slower than McLaren is Force India, who have a partnership with McLaren this year.
I am wondering what is lacking, if the McLaren engine is too weak or if it is a basic error in aerodynamics. Its very strange to see the silver car this weak.
When they strike they are much faster than the rest of the field. Otherwise we have seen Ferrari in the top (of course). And Alonso recently managed to nudge his Renault into speed.
So far it seems the only team slower than McLaren is Force India, who have a partnership with McLaren this year.
I am wondering what is lacking, if the McLaren engine is too weak or if it is a basic error in aerodynamics. Its very strange to see the silver car this weak.
03-06-2009, 04:00 AM
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03-06-2009, 06:31 AM
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!!!!Agreed. And I'm really glad the kept Rubens...out of all the drivers, he seems to be the most down to earth and all he wants to do is "drive his ***** off"...as he said coming into last years season. Wonder what things would have been like for Rubens had he stayed with Ferrari...
03-06-2009, 09:29 AM
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Still looks like a Honda But no, really, doesn't that nose kind of remind you of the Ferrari from years past...can't remember which year, but I swear they had that type of downward swooping look. Not really a fan of it, but hell, if it works it works, who cares what it looks like
But no, really, doesn't that nose kind of remind you of the Ferrari from years past...can't remember which year, but I swear they had that type of downward swooping look. Not really a fan of it, but hell, if it works it works, who cares what it looks like
03-11-2009, 03:05 PM
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pretty cool ad http://www.worldcarfans.com/9090311....ice-grand-prix