F1 2009 Season discussion/development thread

GravyMonster · 19 Nov 2008 at 17:05

So Steve 'Alzheimers Mic-hand' Rider presented the last F1 race on the BBC, and on ITV. Interesting.

Sparky · 19 Nov 2008 at 17:09

floatindolphin said:
I take it back, I just watched the link.YIKES!! Like Police Squad

Music is class though

Yeh strange how things move on, long ago they had this thing called Black and White

Sparky · 19 Nov 2008 at 17:14

F1 will be shown on iPlayer, no mention of Friday practice though.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2008/11/19/f1-on-bbc-iplayer-in-2009/

Flibster · 19 Nov 2008 at 17:47

utajoker said:
doesnt look bad at all imo

You're right. In the dark, it doesn't look at all bad.

Pete19s · 19 Nov 2008 at 17:54

I will admit that side profile of the BMW looks great, shame its ruined with the daft rear wing.

Lopéz · 19 Nov 2008 at 17:54

theone91 said:
heres some pics of the ferrari

I agree with penski, that's a nice render (no idea how accurate it is mind you)

I always preferred the simpler colour schemes (Footwork Arrows/Leyton House/Jordan 191/Marlboro McLaren/Ferrari et al)

utajoker · 19 Nov 2008 at 18:14

El_Watcher said:
Lets hope when BBC start their coverage, they go oldschool with the intro music.
http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9fl1RYB4Owk

that just made the hairs on my neck stand up

Duke · 19 Nov 2008 at 18:17

Lopéz said:
I agree with penski, that's a nice render (no idea how accurate it is mind you)

It does look nice, although the rear wing still looks pretty awful imo. I hope they get rid of the wheel covers as they spoil the look as well.

Duke · 19 Nov 2008 at 18:32

Testing pics from F1.com

http://www.formula1.com/gallery/testing/2008/331.html

Sparky · 19 Nov 2008 at 18:36

frakker said:
Worst news of the day: The Red Bulletin might be on the way out

http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns20985.html

Rubbish rubbish rubbish. I heart that thing! Obviously Red Bull are feeling the pinch thanks to the credit crunch - everybody go out and buy some cans!

DM is releasing a new lifestyle magazine though.

ShakenNstirred · 20 Nov 2008 at 08:37

i think were going to see lots of front wings coming off next year
with that silly design

Sone · 20 Nov 2008 at 09:47

ShakenNstirred said:
i think were going to see lots of front wings coming off next year
with that silly design

i see why coulthard was retired now though

GravyMonster · 20 Nov 2008 at 09:49

The production cost Red Bull millions of dollars.

HOW?!?!? It's a great read and I'll be sad to see it go, but how in the name of holy hell does it cost that much to produce?

Flibster · 20 Nov 2008 at 10:22

Spunkey said:
HOW?!?!? It's a great read and I'll be sad to see it go, but how in the name of holy hell does it cost that much to produce?

Flying people all over the world to produce it at the track, actually paying the people to produce it, photographic rights, transporting the equipment to produce it....

Easily in the millions.

Sparky · 21 Nov 2008 at 07:02

Interesting chat with Paddy Lowe

http://f1.automoto365.com/news/cont...1&year=2008&nextMode=GpNewsForm&news_id=33924

Sparky · 21 Nov 2008 at 11:04

frakker said:
Will you be busy working at the factory next Friday (28th)? I've blagged a tour of the factory through someone who has a few close connections with RBR!

I hope it lives up to my Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory impression of the place and isn't just some normal working environment!

Should be Dan, are you going over to the race bays?

Sparky · 21 Nov 2008 at 11:07

Ahh Webbers place, usually try to creep off before 2 on a Friday lol. Factory is going through a big redevelopment so should be a lot for you to see.

Sparky · 21 Nov 2008 at 12:32

You still have my mobile number? If you do ring me when you get there,i may still be around.

Sparky · 21 Nov 2008 at 12:37

Nice one.

Nismo · 22 Nov 2008 at 07:52

Webber's been 'seriously injured' in a cycling race he was taking part in...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7743308.stm