HUNGARORING - BUDAPEST - HUNGARY Grand Prix 2009 - Race 10/17

utajoker · 24 Jul 2009 at 10:32

kovi just nips in fastest, looks like both mclarens have the upgrades now.

Mr Jack · 24 Jul 2009 at 10:34

utajoker said:
kovi just nips in fastest, looks like both mclarens have the upgrades now.

Indeed! Good show from Kova

sunama · 24 Jul 2009 at 10:57

Could it really be that the McLarens are genuinely fast?

Overlag · 24 Jul 2009 at 10:59

sunama said:
Could it really be that the McLarens are genuinely fast?

autosport recons they could win, by getting infront, and using KER's to defend.

dont see it myself but would certainly make a welcome return.

Mr Jack · 24 Jul 2009 at 11:17

sunama said:
Could it really be that the McLarens are genuinely fast?

Quite possibly. It'd be ironic if they make KERS into a real competitive advantage just in time for the rules to take it away again.

sunama · 24 Jul 2009 at 11:28

My understanding is that KERS is not being removed for 2010. If teams wish to run it, they may. It just isnt essential (ie. in 2009, no KERS meant ballast must be added, but in 2010, no ballast will need to be used).

Perhaps someone could clarify this?

utajoker · 24 Jul 2009 at 11:37

could we see eddie jordan eat his hat then if a kers car wins.

Duke · 24 Jul 2009 at 11:38

sunama said:
My understanding is that KERS is not being removed for 2010. If teams wish to run it, they may. It just isnt essential (ie. in 2009, no KERS meant ballast must be added, but in 2010, no ballast will need to be used).

Perhaps someone could clarify this?

The rules haven't changed for KERS, its just a gentleman's rule within FOTA that they won't use them, I believe.

Dutch Guy · 24 Jul 2009 at 11:44

Overlag said:
autosport recons they could win, by getting infront, and using KER's to defend.

dont see it myself but would certainly make a welcome return.

Totally possible, overtaking in Hungary was always difficult and with a KERS car in front impossible, every time the 2nd car is a bit faster McLaren can push the KERS button and defend the inside line, only way to overtake is to do it around the pitstops.

lopkinfop · 24 Jul 2009 at 11:48

but if the mclarens aren`t as fast as the brawn or red bulls they will be overtaken in the pitstops.

Glaucus · 24 Jul 2009 at 12:28

Kovalainen tops Hungary practice
Heikki Kovalainen snatched top spot from Nico Rosberg with a last-gasp flying lap in a tight first practice session for the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Mr Jack · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:33

And Lewis fastest in second. Certainly looks like genuine speed from the McLarens.

TaKeN · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:39

What is going on with Brawn :confused:

utajoker · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:39

that was definately a glory run just to top the sheets but i think they are 3rd fastest team now.

sunama · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:45

Well, the 2 McLarens have topped the time sheets in 2nd practise, with Hamilton leading the way.

Tomorrow we shall find out if the pace is genuine.

Also, it is a little worrying that the Brawns dont seem to be showing any real pace. They tend not to be so fast in the practise sessions, but they arent usually this far back.

lopkinfop · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:52

they were at silverstone and nurburgring weren`t they?

Glaucus · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:53

PinkFloyd · 24 Jul 2009 at 14:57

Mclarens looking good. Can't wait till quali now

Firestar_3x · 24 Jul 2009 at 15:05

Looks set to be an interesting quali and race, looking forward to it

richb_83 · 24 Jul 2009 at 15:26

Nice to see McLaren getting quicker

been a while since we seen Lew in the sport headlines for a 'good' reason

Should be a very interesting qualification and race!