I think both of the Mclarens and the Red Bulls will suffer lateral graining issues. I am hopeful it will come to a direct fight between Button and Barrichello. Both the Brawns should be able to go longer than any of the cars in front of them and if past form is anything to go by, they will use their tyres better in these temperatures.Race should be interesting i think, hamilton will kill his rear tyres.![]()
Mclaren are using two different chassis at Valencia, one short wheel base and one long wheel base. IIRC Hamilton has the short one, it might prove that Kovalainen has the better package. Also Hamilton is on a permanent contract, whilst Kovalainen has been told to hurry up or your out, it appears that he might have done that.Trying to one stop?
I think the most interesting fuel results is Kovalainin really keeping Hamilton honest with more fuel on board than him, and Rosberg again qualifying well, but also do so whilst running pretty heavy.
Of course he does, he is a Formula One driver.Fernando Alonso - 'me me me me me me me me me me me me'
He loves himself
I don't honestly think Vettel is in with a shout. RBR are more than likely have to favour Webber. Vettel has only two engines to last 6 race weekends. Christian Horner was on the Red Button coverage after the race and even he suggested that Vettel might have to run a 9th engine, in which case Vettel will loose 10 grid spots at every subsequent race. I think it'll come down to a straight fight between the Brawns.Predicitons for the title?
As much as i'd like Button to win it, it's his for the losing now... I suspect Vettel is going to win. Although I would absolutely love it if Barrichello could pull it out of the bag!
The other thing to consider are the Mclarens. If Hamilton is consistently challenging for wins it'll make RBR's attempt at the title harder. All Button has to do is out score the RBRs and he has got it.Ahh ok, I didnt know about the engine, I had the red button coverage on, but must have missed the Horner bit. I just have a feeling red bull are going to do it, not sure why.
Much as I can't stand the silver cars, I am more than happy to watch them take points from RBR.Exactly, the return to form of the Mclarens actually plays massively into Brawns and Buttons hands.
It seems that it might actually be a little worse for RBR and Vettel...Ahh ok, I didnt know about the engine, I had the red button coverage on, but must have missed the Horner bit. I just have a feeling red bull are going to do it, not sure why.
That'll teach him for being a lead foot. Yes he is fast, but he doesn't have the smoothness or the ability to nurse a car.Not good at all!!!
That's his championship contention well and truly over then, shame.
Ferrari have already switched development on to next years car, why would they want to pay someone else to drive when they already have this guy. They are holding out for a season finale with Schumacher.Ferrari have confirmed Badoer for Spa
Pfffffffffft :lol:
Mark Gene might have been overlooked as he has been linked to a drive in 2010 with Campos F1. He also commentates on the Italian F1 coverage for Sky Italia. Reading the driver lists there are plenty that are available, that could actually bring money to the team. Nelson Piquet Jnr or Bruno Senna are two that spring to mind. I didn't actually think that Piquet was that bad.Pride / shame I guess?
Pretty sure there's enough drivers out there who would drive for free (aside from sponsorship) to showcase themselves for next season anyway.
Alternatively Gene is on the payrol already and is currently racing in other categories.
Let's face it he couldn't be much worse....
You'll need a major rule change for that and in the current climate of cost cutting it will never happen. They would also have to renegotiate the new Concorde agreement too. Assuming that there is either a rescue deal for Sauber or another team is given their grid slot, would you really want to see 39 cars on the grid?That's why they are trying to run three cars next season![]()
Nope a realist. Do you really see 39 cars going around Monaco? How exactly are they going to accommodate garages for 39 cars in the pit lanes? Traffic is bad enough in qualifying already.I wouldn't mind seeing them give it a go.
You're such a pessimist.