That's only because they are still running this years' front wing. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by AaronVW
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That's only because they are still running this years' front wing. :(Quote:
Originally Posted by AaronVW
A proposal for a new qualifying format for 2009 could be tabled at the forthcoming meeting of the FIA's World Motor Sport Council.
According to widespread media sources, the new system - featuring a new session format, as well as possible prize-money and a point for pole position - is championed by the alliance of F1 teams, FOTA.
They have committed to discussing the proposal in more detail at a meeting early next month.
The website of the Spanish newspaper Marca reveals that, under the new system, all 20 cars would enter the circuit with low levels of fuel for a 14-lap sprint, with the slowest car eliminated after each lap.
During a short break, the surviving six cars will then return to the pits for new tyres and fuel and then compete for pole position and a world championship point.
If agreed by FOTA, the proposal would then require ratification by the World Motor Sport Council.
It's becoming GP2.
Ridiculous.
What's gotten into them though? :blink: :blink:
Politics.Quote:
Originally Posted by Lemmings
Screws up everything it touches.
Look at our Rugby.
We've had the Springbok over our hearts for 90 years.
Now all of a sudden it's a Protea.
Politics...
True...Quote:
Originally Posted by Noxide
But it's pathetic - honestly.
Sebastian Vettel has vowed to cope with the responsibility of carrying the load of Red Bull's pre-season testing duties.
The highly rated 21-year-old, approaching only his second full season as a race driver, said he has not spoken to his 2009 team-mate Mark Webber since the Australian badly broke his leg last weekend.
"We will proceed as usual with testing and for sure he will be missed but it is more important that he is back next year to get the new car running," the German told F1's official website.
Until the experienced Webber, 32, is back in action, the focus of the team's preparations for next year will now fall on Vettel's shoulders.
Not only is it a big responsibility for a young driver, Vettel is also settling into a new environment, having switched from the sister team Toro Rosso.
He said: "We have to be even more focused down in Jerez at our next test and can't afford to make any mistakes, as time is valuable."
Chief test engineer Ian Morgan believes Vettel's adjustment will be smooth.
"He settled in very quickly and it actually felt as though he'd been with us for a long time already, which is a good sign," he said after last week's Barcelona test.
Red Bull tester Sebastien Buemi was busy with Toro Rosso Ferrari in the first group test of the winter.
He'll be Champion before too long.
And a deserving one at that.
He's making way too much noise....
Rubens Barrichello has this week continued his tirade against Ferrari and Michael Schumacher.
The veteran Brazilian, whose record-setting formula one career looks at an end, has followed through with his promise to one day reveal more about his six-year tenure with the famous Italian team.
On the Brazilian TV programme Fantastico, he claims he was threatened with the sack while he led the infamous 2002 Austrian Grand Prix.
While circulating in front of Schumacher, Barrichello said he was told over the radio: "Do you know that Michael is behind you? It's important for the championship."
He said his conversation with the pits lasted for eight laps, before an ultimatum was presented on the final tour.
"The intensity of the conversation increased with every lap. And then I was told to think about my contract," said Barrichello.
"For me it was clear - take your foot off the gas or you will be going home."
Barrichello said he was appalled by the turn of events, and asked Schumacher afterwards if he had anything to do with the decision.
"He said he had nothing to do with it, but I have the documents at home to prove that he was aware of everything that took place," the 36-year-old insisted.
He is being SO bitter!
Typical - anything for publicity and money to leak anything on Ferrari.
Get over it already Rubens!!!