All Posts Tagged With: "Qualifying"
Jean Todt In Favour Of 107% Qualifying Rule
FIA president Jean Todt spoke today on a number of matters relating to Formula One, and it was the first time the former head of Scuderia Ferrari has really come forward and spoken publicly about the sport his federation governs. Since succeeding Max Mosley in last November’s election, Todt has remained relatively quiet, choosing instead [...]
Daily Debate: Should The FIA Publish The Fuel Weights?
Last year, the FIA decided to publish the weights of each car following the final qualifying session on Saturday. The reason for the change was to make the show more interesting to fans, as it meant that some of us were able to work out how much fuel each car was carrying during qualifying and [...]
Brazil 2009: The Grid
The grid has finally been completed for the Brazilian Grand Prix after the session was deluged under heavy rain and thunderstorms. However, despite all the problems that the drivers endured around the Interlagos circuit, it was Rubens Barrichello who took pole position and will lead the field through the Senna Esses at the start of [...]
Brazil 2009: A Saturated Qualifying Puts Barrichello In Pole Position
Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix has been a complete wash-out as rain storms have saturated the Interlagos track in Sao Paulo. The circuit suffered a huge storm earlier in the day and the rain continued to fall for most of the afternoon. Claps of thunder and bolts of lightning were felt around the city [...]
Brazil 2009: Live Qualifying Notes
Qualifying for the Brazilian Grand Prix will start under clouds dispensing rain onto the track, but currently it seems as though the session will not be delayed. Below are the live notes from all three stints and the qualifying result post will be updated after each session. Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel will [...]
Brazil 2009: Qualifying Result
With rain pouring down on the Interlagos circuit, the drivers commit themselves to the penultimate qualifying session of the 2009 championship. All contenders have been speaking of the pressure being on their rivals, but it is clear that all are desperate to perform well and either cement their position or make up as much ground [...]
Japan 2009: The Grid, Maybe
Please note, this grid is very much subject to change. The FIA have stated they will publish the final grid prior to the race on Sunday morning, and until then we are all left to guess. The reason for the sudden disruption to the regular running is because of the unusually high number of [...]
Japan 2009: Penalties Galore
Several drivers have felt the wrath of the FIA this weekend during the Japanese Grand Prix qualifying session. The afternoon was hectic and saw many accidents as drivers skated over gravel traps and contacted barriers. With several red flags and many more yellow flags, the stewards were having a field day.
