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Formula 1 2009 Season – What lies ahead?

Formula 1 is becoming as interesting off-season as it is during the actual racing season.

The allegation is that Formula 1 has become boring. May be not really, rather not as exciting as it has been or should be.

Already steps have been taken to improve overtaking and competitiveness for the 2009 season, and ultimately the viewing pleasure of all Formula 1 fans.

The slick tyres are making a comeback. New rules and regulations for engines and aerodynamics. And now there is a talk about a new scoring system via medals, replacing the current 10-8-6-5-4-3-2-1 points distribution.

Yes, it is not right that a driver can become Champion without actually winning a race, but at the same time the smaller teams really fight hard for those points and must be rewarded something.

The jury is still out. Seems like all teams, and all fans of course , are in fact in favour of changes. Still, more excitement and trill, but not at all cost.

Red Bull will take over Toro Rosso

Red Bull are expected to take full control of Toro Rosso after Gerhard Berger sold them his 50% share of the team.

The deal is not yet completed pending approval by the regulators.

Toro Rosso was supposed to be a development team, but managed to perform better than Red Bull during the 2008 season, with Sebastien Vettel winning the Italian Grand Prix.

Red Bull are hoping that their Mark Webber will be fit to start the 2009 season, after being involved in a bike accident resulting in a broken leg.

Will Senna replace Barrichello?

Bruno Senna, the nephew of Ayrton Senna, and fellow Brazilian, Lucas Di Grassi, completed 107 and 110 laps respectively during Honda’s winder testing in Barcelona.

Senna was faster and seemed to be happy with his performance, although Honda will not rush things and will take their time before making a decision. It is possible that one of the young Brazilians will replace their countryman Rubens Barrichello, who is however hoping to stay.

The other Honda driver, Jenson Button, had a fastest lap of 1:21.387 and is said to be pleased with how the testing went and the 2009 season is starting.

The fastest on the track was Sebastian Vettel for Red Bull Racing, with 1:19.295.

Senna’s “Dog Accident” in GP2

No Canadian Grand Prix for 2009

Although some may have hoped that there will be a Formula 1 race in North America in 2009, all hope has disappeared now.

After the United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis was no longer part of the F1 calendar, there were still some slim chances that at least the Canadian GP may make an appearance. It has, however been confirmed that there has not been a positive outcome after the latest talk between Canadian officials and F1 representatives.

Montreal Mayor Gerald Tremblay: “Despite our endeavours, the unreasonable demands of Formula One exceeded the taxpayer’s ability to pay.”

It is hard to believe that F1 has cut off North America completely, since it is a huge market for car manufacturers and sponsors of Formula 1. Tough times, tough decisions.


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