All Posts Tagged With: "HUN09"
Hungary 2009: Penalty Updates
The race at Hungary this afternoon was quite hectic at times, and during the event Kimi Raikkonen was being investigated for his actions at the very start. There were two other incidents of note during the grand prix that the stewards didn’t initially state they were investigating, but after the race the appropriate team members [...]
Hungary 2009: Renault Have Been Suspended From The European Grand Prix
The Renault Formula One team have been suspended from taking part in the next race at Valencia at the end of August. The suspension comes after Fernando Alonso’s wheel came off during the race following the wheel-bin working loose and unraveling the wheel nut. This means Fernando Alonso will not take part in his home [...]
Hungary 2009: Fantasy Racers Update
It would appear I am getting better at this Fantasy Racers malarkey, which is good because there is no better way of leaving Formula One for it’s four week break than on a high. It means I can gloat for a good month before it all comes crashing back down again. But for the first [...]
Hungary 2009: Pitstop & Tyre Strategies
Below is the strategies table from the Hungarian Grand Prix, which saw a high number of retirements for 2009 – three drivers failed to make the chequered flag. Of all the strategies employed, everybody went with a two-stopper, taking out unscheduled visits to the pitlane for damage repair. Most drivers started on the Super-Soft compound [...]
Hungary 2009: Lewis Hamilton Returns McLaren To Top With Victory
Lewis Hamilton has returned the McLaren team to the top of the podium with a convincing victory at the Hungaroring. The race, which saw only nineteen runners, was supposed to be a dual between Fernando Alonso and the similarly powered Red Bull duo. But a good start from the reigning world champion combined with a [...]
Hungary 2009: Race Result
The Hungarian Grand Prix is due to commence in a short while, this race being the last before the four week break. Fernando Alonso has taken a timeless pole position to head the pack down to the first corner, but right behind are the heavier Red Bull drivers of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. In [...]
Hungary 2009: Live Race Notes
Listed below are my notes from the Hungarian Grand Prix, updated as the race unfolds before us. Lewis Hamilton will be wanting to get by the Red Bulls before the first corner, and Fernando Alonso is very light and expected to be the first to pit this afternoon. Conversely, Rubens Barrichello is very heavy and [...]
Hungary 2009: Massa Rests His Weary Head After Successful Surgery
Felipe Massa this evening is resting his tired head after having an operation at Hungary’s AEK hospital in Budapest. The Ferrari pilot was airlifted from the Hungaroring to the city’s hospital following a high-speed accident in qualifying which left the Brazilian with concussion and damage to his skull. Thankfully, Massa was conscious when taken to [...]
