Thread: Yas Marina Circuit - Abu Dhabi Prix 2009 - Race 17/17

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankJH Also out of principle I dont believe someone in their debut race should get mixed up on purpose in the championship fight (ok it wasnt necessary in the end but if Lewis says he wont get involved if it comes down to it, why the ***** should someone in their first race) So the championship leader should get a free ride from the back of the grid to the front? They were fighting for position - all was fair.

Quote: Originally Posted by TaKeN Good Race, I liked the track. Breathtaking battle on the last lap for 2nd place between Webber and Button Thanks also has to go to Acidhell who's done a sublime job this year with the F1 threads, good work ..I look forward to more near March Very good point, many thanks to Acidhell for putting together the threads and putting some great work into the threads starting posts and results through the weekend.

Quote: Originally Posted by Malt_Vinegar Whilst true, ground effect was banned to lower cornering speeds, for safety reasons? So, I would be suprised if these rules were lifted. Although, having said that, the cars are that much safer now in bigger impacts, perhaps there is an argument to be made in allowing increased cornering speeds? Corning speeds are far faster than they were when ground effect is banned already I'd imagine. If...

If there WERE not rules that govern swerving in the breaking zones then fair enough - however people might not like it these rules do exist, and therefore should be acted upon by the stewards/ race control when they are broken Or maybe some on here just want the stewards to act when it suits them or when the stewards are having a bad day because their wife left them etc etc......

Quote: Originally Posted by FrankJH If there WERE not rules that govern swerving in the breaking zones then fair enough - however people might not like it these rules do exist, and therefore should be acted upon by the stewards/ race control when they are broken Or maybe some on here just want the stewards to act when it suits them or when the stewards are having a bad day because their wife left them etc etc...... If you look back before...

Detailed analysis especially of Kobayashi vs Trulli. http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/11/0...is/#more-26859

Barri to Williams then it looks like

Certainly can never accuse the BBC of not giving F1 the proper level of coverage still on Air with the forum 4 hours after the show started. Hats off to them this season, Can't see many personnel changes for them next year, shame Mike Gascoigne got a job else he could have replaced EJ Legard isn't the best but can't see him being replaced after 1 season. Oh and the Chain is still the daddy of sporting theme tunes even after all...

Quote: Originally Posted by Stormrider Did Vettel just do some doughnuts there? Yep

Highlights - Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Watch highlights of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix as Sebastian Vettel leads home Mark Webber for a Red Bull one-two at the inaugural race at the Yas Marina circuit. Abu Dhabi GP - Top three drivers interview Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel enjoys his victory in the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with team-mate Mark Webber second, and Brawn's world champion Jenson Button third.