F1 2009

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Come on people, tell me I'm not the only one hating those new rear wings...

Thems the weenie little beggars. Although I am liking the return to slick tyres.

They look very strange to say the least. What about the energy recovery system thingy? Some teams will be running it and the ones that can't make it work won't be. Surely it should be everyone or no one?

 

CraigπŸ™‚

I admit at first i thought the new spec cars looked a little odd but im getting used to them now after seeing them in photo's from the test days. I think after the first 4 races most people will get used to the new looks i just hope they make more overtaking possible like they where brought in to do.

I think the new cars look awful, but yes I suppose we'll get used to them. It's down to the racing anyway and I really hope the new rule changes are going to make a difference, other than confusing the drivers!

Personally, I blame a lot of the overtaking criticism on the tracks rather than the cars. The new tracks (excluding Singapore and Valencia) have been specifically designed to open up a better opportunity of overtaking for the faster cars on the track. Of course the skill of the move is still required and this is why races like Hungary and Turkey can be so exciting!

Does anyone know if Abu Dhabi is going to be ANOTHER city track? I am however relieved that Valencia is not on this season!

I'm sure we'll have a lot to say over my birthday weekend in late March!

Oh yes!😜

i think we will get use to it but would prefer no wings on cars just watch jim clarke drifting car thru bends in old films

hope theres a few upsets like williams back on track

even though bbc will broadcast in uk from next season it wont be any different as they produced programme for itv

 

Got up at 5:30 this morning so I could watch the qualifying live. Well worth it, nice to see the newest team on the grid take the first row. Looks like some teams are having problems with the new cars though. Should be an exciting season. Can't wait for the race tomorrow.πŸ˜•

 

CraigπŸ™‚

My bro-in-law is a tyre engineer for bridgestone and is based with Mark Webber, He told me that Honda will do well as they were the fastest in testing!  Also with no in season testing its very unlikely that the big teams will catch up so soon!

 

He also commented on the cars being so ugly this season!

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