Archive for February, 2009

F1 News – Sebastien Bourdais, Hamilton fastest in Spain, Kimi in Bahrain

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Interview with Sebastien Bourdais
From: www.formula1.com

With the guessing games regarding the empty Toro Rosso seat now over, Sebastien Bourdais is looking a lot more relaxed. And with the early pace of Red Bull’s RB5 boding well for the forthcoming STR4, he awaits the new season with relish.

Hamilton fastest in Spain
From: www.bbc.co.uk

World champion Lewis Hamilton set the pace for McLaren as Formula One’s teams continued pre-season testing at the Jerez circuit in Spain.

Kimi fastest in Bahrain
From: www.itv-f1.com

Kimi Raikkonen topped the timesheet for Ferrari in Bahrain on Friday, as the sandstorms that have caused havoc at this week’s test finally subsided and the three teams present were able to complete a full day’s running.

RedBull RB5

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RedBull introduced their new F1 car, RB5.

If you want to find out how the new rules of Formula One have influenced the design of the new RedBull RB5, and other F1 cars as well, watch this video made by RedBull.

The future of Honda

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There are still a lot of uncertainties surrounding Honda’s future.

Will they be on the grid in Melbourne come 29th of March, is the question everyone is asking.

Allegedly, there is a deal in place already, waiting to be made public after a final approval from the bosses in Japan.

If the Honda is going to be part of the 2009 Formula One, it is still not clear what engines their cars will be using.

Ferrari were mentioned as a possible supplier, but other reports suggest that Mercedes will be the likely provider.

In either case, a new engine will mean changes to the car and time is definitely running out.