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F1 2009 Round 1 - LXXIV Australian Grand Prix
So, welcome to the first preview thread of the 2009 F1 season.
This year we have bigger front wings, smaller rearwings and stickier black things in the corners of the cars. We also have TV coverage on the BBC in the UK, and an impending dodgy situation with diffusers. This year has been exeedingly static about driver lineups, with only one change. However, the same cannot be said for the cars, with a massive change in speeds (so much so it's not worth having the previous lap times). Brawn GP seem to have produced a great car with McLaren appearing to go backwards - but are they sandbagging? Standings Everyone = no points. Simples. Roll of Honour
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23 Mar 2009, 19:56 (Ref:2422995)
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Can't believe its here again. Really excited about the new season. Hopefully the excitement isn't 'diffused' (get it get it
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23 Mar 2009, 21:09 (Ref:2423049)
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"It's the usual stuff with luck. People like my teammate suddenly get a safety car period and found himself on the podium. So that was basically it. - Alonso, Germany 2008
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23 Mar 2009, 21:49 (Ref:2423091)
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Jenson Button is PaddyPower's favourite to take the chequered flag at the Australian GP...
I fancy Brawn GP to perform well on Sunday, but I'm surprised that Button is the outright favourite. Might put a few bob on Massa... |
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I wasn't speeding, officer. I was qualifying.
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23 Mar 2009, 23:36 (Ref:2423188)
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Hate the new session times.
They should have moved it an hour or two earlier, not later. Oh well. |
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24 Mar 2009, 00:04 (Ref:2423204)
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Personally I didn't mind the previous starting time, I actually enjoyed getting up at stupid o'clock - it was one of the few races I was able to watch without any distractions!
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24 Mar 2009, 00:12 (Ref:2423211)
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Wow !!!! Here we are again, I'm glad we finally starting a promising new season. Hope the trend keeps going.
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24 Mar 2009, 00:20 (Ref:2423214)
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Has Brawn said which, if any, sponsors will feature on the car?
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"It's the usual stuff with luck. People like my teammate suddenly get a safety car period and found himself on the podium. So that was basically it. - Alonso, Germany 2008
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24 Mar 2009, 01:05 (Ref:2423249)
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24 Mar 2009, 01:14 (Ref:2423255)
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I preferred Chatters' preview, early though it might have been.
Normally I'd say "Go Massa!" but I find myself wanting to see Rubens win. |
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24 Mar 2009, 08:46 (Ref:2423388)
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F1 Spotter Guide should be online by Thursday, might be earlier than that
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24 Mar 2009, 08:56 (Ref:2423393)
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I've been waiting so long for this.
I'm actually going to miss the 4am start. It sorted the men from the boys. |
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24 Mar 2009, 13:14 (Ref:2423591)
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Man I can not wailt till showtime - havent been this excited about a F1 season in aaaaaages
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24 Mar 2009, 14:39 (Ref:2423661)
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It doesn't change anything, the casual fan will still wait for the repeat later on. Just means those who like to watch it live either have to set the alarm or stay up all night like a total spaz. |
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24 Mar 2009, 14:41 (Ref:2423665)
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Yeah, it's been like this for 30 years or so...
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24 Mar 2009, 19:54 (Ref:2423872)
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Countries down under have put up with the time zone difference for years. It actually helped build interest because the sponsors for the TV stations were able to sell the time cheaply because it wasn't prime time.
This built interest down under because it wasn't at the expense of regular programming. It will only work in Europe if there is enough demand for the show to be broadcast in what is relatively prime time....and if audiences fall it may all become too expensive so Bernie loses audience share ....and money... |
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New Driver Numbers, BTW i get why there is no 13 but why is there no 18??? am i missing or forgetting something??
McLaren Mercedes 1 Lewis Hamilton (GB) 2 Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) Ferrari 3 Felipe Massa (BR) 4 Kimi Raikkonen (FIN) BMW Sauber 5 Robert Kubica (PL) 6 Nick Heidfeld (D) Renault 7 Fernando Alonso (E) 8 Nelson Piquet (BR) Toyota 9 Jarno Trulli (I) 10 Timo Glock (D) STR Ferrari 11 Sebastien Bourdais (F) 12 Sebastien Buemi (CH) Red Bull Renault 14 Mark Webber (AUS) 15 Sebastian Vettel (D) Williams Toyota 16 Nico Rosberg (D) 17 Kazuki Nakajima (J) Force India Mercedes 19 Adrian Sutil (D) 20 Giancarlo Fisichella (I) Brawn Mercedes 21 Jenson Button (GB) 22 Rubens Barrichello (BR) |
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There is no 13 because some think its bad luck or w/e. No idea why there isnt an 18 though
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Yeah picked up on the 13 but the 18 has me puzzled
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F1.com has just fixed it up a typo on their behalf me thinks they can't count.
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why am i hearing the screams of an f1 engine in the air? it's only wednesday....
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