Archive for January, 2009

BMW F1.09

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The latest F1 2009 car to be unveiled, is the BMW F1.09.

BMW finished third last season and have set their goals high for 2009.

Kubica was leading the championship table at the beginning of last season and having tasted success, will definitely want to do better this year with the new car.

BMW Sauber recently lost one of their main backers Credit Suisse, but insisted that the loss will not affect their 2009 budget.

McLaren MP4-24

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Lewis Hamilton will set on his quest of defending the world title, on board of the new McLaren MP4-24.

It can not be said that the unveiling of the car was even remotely as exciting as the days following McLaren MP4-24’s famous win in Brazil, and it is pretty much back to work for everyone at McLaren MP4-24 aren.

Recent news about Ron Dennis leaving McLaren, were the topic of the day of course. His role will be taken over by current chief executive Martin Whitmarsh from the beginning of March.

Lewis Hamilton admitted that the new regulations will make next season tougher, but is looking forward getting his first win out of the way, which in turn will take the pressure off a bit.

Renault R29

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The new Renault R29 F1 car for 2009 could not overshadow Fernando Alonso and “the Ferrari question”.

The two-times world champion Alonso, has said he wants to concentrate on the start of the season and winning races, rather than thinking about the future and 2011 when he is supposedly going to join Ferrari.

Tall and narrow wing, not a surprise at all. There is no kinetic energy recovery system and that is pretty much all that can be said about the new Renault R29.

Williams FW31

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The new Williams FW31 made its debut in a low key event.

Just as in the Toyota TF109 and Ferrari F60, the new Williams has a tall and narrow rear wing.

“Under-expect and over-deliver is the best way,” is what Williams technical director Sam Michael believes in and this car definitely looks he may be proven right.

Williams have been experimenting with KERS, unlike the other manufacturers, but are still to make a final decision. It is expected that the final version of the 2009 FW31 car will be shown to the public at the end of February.

Toyota TF109

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Toyota confirmed their commitment to Formula 1 with the launched of their new car – TF109.

It may not be as beautiful as the new Ferrari F60, but incorporates a lot of new modifications in line with the changing F1 rules for the new season.

Toyota team president John Howett has reportedly said “We have to win a race”. Not very ambitious for a team that have lost over 1 billion Euro during last year.

Jarno Trulli finished 9th in 2008, with team mate Timo Glock 10th in the drivers’ championship.

Much has been said about Glock, after many people accused him of letting Hamilton win the title in Brazil, so he will have a lot to prove to the Formula 1 fans this season.