Malaysian GP 2009 - Sepang

[Roland Ehnström]

Malaysia seldom is 100% wet, though. When it rains it RAINS, but after 15 minutes it usually stops. This could make for a very interesting race...

But I believe Brawn will have an even bigger advantage in the rain: The rear of their car is far more stable and the weight distribution much better than their rivals. Williams and perhaps Toyota could also shine in the rain, while I especially expect McLaren and Renault to struggle.

[Motley]

Torro Rosso break out the april fools...

http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=219

Nice one...

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Torro Rosso break out the april fools...

http://www.f1sa.com/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=219

Nice one...

This one is even better! I can't beleive it was posted as news like any other story

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/n ... 3727.shtml


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“It all makes sense,” stated a willing Hamilton
In a surprise statement issued shortly after midnight on this date, the highly competitive Brawn GP team shocked the F1 community by announcing that Lewis Hamilton is switching to the Brackley-based outfit for the remainder of the 2009 season.

[mulsanne]

So yes no doubt the season's opener was very promising. On the negative side looking at this one from 08, is anyone else missing the noise of those 1000 revs? i am....

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl4LDGOXMLs[/youtube]

I was reminded by seeing that video if I never see a shot of Hamilton's father ever again, it would still be too soon.

Now they're already starting in with Button's father...when did this nonsense begin? Seriously. I'm trying to watch cars racing, not fathers doting.

[axle]

I was reminded by seeing that video if I never see a shot of Hamilton's father ever again, it would still be too soon.

Now they're already starting in with Button's father...when did this nonsense begin? Seriously. I'm trying to watch cars racing, not fathers doting.

It's not just the Brits, Massa's Dad is there most races. Kazuki though has banned Nakajima Snr from even being in the crowd LOL.

[Scotracer]

So...who needs some sun-screen for this weekend?

[ben_watkins]

What worries me is that the tyre compounds of the inters and wet tyres have not changed since last year, so with the reduction in downforce this year, the tyres will be harder to get to operational temps and therefore more cars will be severly traction limited in the wet... Not a safe situation imho.

[axle]

This could very well become a laughing stock of a race and Bernie will be to blame.

I like a SHOWER in a race to spice things up, but watching cars skate of a waterlogged track isn't racing.

[DaveKillens]

One huge difference for rain situations is the change from grooved tires to slicks. The previous grooved tires were more forgiving when encountering damp conditions. Last year there were many instances when a driver would stay out on the track and not pit for intermediates or rain tires, despite the damp track conditions. But with slicks, they are absolutely unforgiving when water is involved. So deciding when to pit for rain tires is ultra-critical, wait just one lap too long, and you're going to spin out.

[NormanBates]

One huge difference for rain situations is the change from grooved tires to slicks. The previous grooved tires were more forgiving when encountering damp conditions. Last year there were many instances when a driver would stay out on the track and not pit for intermediates or rain tires, despite the damp track conditions.

yeah, tell massa, hamilton and glock!!

[roost89]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsp ... efault.stm

Click Malaysia and then find "Driver's lap" you get onboard footage, Mark Webber talking you through the lap and some nice telemetry (G-metre, Rev, Speedo, Position on track, throttle/brake and steering angle)

[slimjim8201]

This could very well become a laughing stock of a race and Bernie will be to blame.

I like a SHOWER in a race to spice things up, but watching cars skate of a waterlogged track isn't racing.

Go on?

[Callum]

What do people think...

Will rain be a leveler or a differentiater?

I think it will be a leveler as driver skill is really making an influence.

[CHT]

anybody here knows where I can find live web feed for ptractise session?

[Giblet]

http://www.justin.tv/viplounge2

It works here in Canada