Formula One ( F1 )

cant imagine any huge interest in Kobayashi, Ill eat my hat if he gets taken by anyone for 2010.

I hope you've got a tasty hat =P He's my favourite driver on the grid to watch, he doesn't care who it is he's racing he just goes out and does his job. Reminds me of Kimi before his dry spell.

he may be your fav driver but lets face it, they're hardly lining up to snag him :p

like Kimi??? absolute roobish!

He's made a pretty big impact in the last two races, i'm sure he'll be snapped up especially with a few new teams coming in, he'd be a great partner to a more experienced Barrichello-type driver.

I feel that Jean Todt will not be unfriendly to Ferrari, but also, I think he will tread his own path. I can't see him being friendly to MacLaren though, but we shall see. He's a shrewd man, and I hink he will never be in Max Mosley's pocket at all. Around the world Todt has a powerful image of his own, and I think the Mosley era shall not be made reference to very much. He will want to set his own mark, and follow his own agenda.

The role has been "unpaid", though how much oil sheiks and individual governments are willing to surreptitiously "pay" to the "arranger", which is what the role largely is, is enough to keep people like Max comfortably off in stately home fashion.

Renault may pull the pin, too.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8343221.stm

^yeah! and after the recent FIA hearing where they said they were fully committed!!

I feel that Jean Todt will not be unfriendly to Ferrari, but also, I think he will tread his own path. I can't see him being friendly to MacLaren though, but we shall see. He's a shrewd man, and I hink he will never be in Max Mosley's pocket at all. Around the world Todt has a powerful image of his own, and I think the Mosley era shall not be made reference to very much. He will want to set his own mark, and follow his own agenda.

The role has been "unpaid", though how much oil sheiks and individual governments are willing to surreptitiously "pay" to the "arranger", which is what the role largely is, is enough to keep people like Max comfortably off in stately home fashion.

After what went on between Todt Luca Di Montezemolo I can't see him doing Ferrari any favours, although some McL fans will still continually play the conspiracy card i'm sure.

Renault may pull the pin, too.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8343221.stm

So I guess BMW/Sauber are back in then.

I'm really looking forward to the no-more-Kers era. I also want to see how far Ferrari have gone in a different direction with their new car, as by all accounts, their 2009 car was very different to other cars to drive, and even a good driver like Fisi couldn't master it at all.

Mercedes will be backing BRAWN, which is really interesting, and its also going to be good to see Cosworth back in F1. Williams are taking a punt with them, and they say the engines are very good. Williams will be paying full whack for them, so they wouldn't be going for any old rubbish.

I think Hamilton will be on top form next year, Alonso will have lots to prove, as will Massa.....because apparently he and Alonso can't stand each other......sound familiar? :) Vettel will be looking to win the whole championship, and if I was a betting man, I'd pop into William Hill and put his name on the ticket. Webber has finally shown true winning form, and Button will drive better than ever before, to protect his championship.

All we need is sex tapes of Jean Todt, possibly with an actress from an Oscar winning film. You can't even make these things up eh? F1. Best sport ever, from my armchair (reinforced of course).

I'm really looking forward to the no-more-Kers era. I also want to see how far Ferrari have gone in a different direction with their new car, as by all accounts, their 2009 car was very different to other cars to drive, and even a good driver like Fisi couldn't master it at all.

with all of the bloody rule-changing going on, even ferrari will get caught out eventually and end up with a shit car. it certainly levelled the playing field this year. the driver makes (almost) fuck-all difference. brawn/button were lucky that they caught everyone on the hop with the diffuser, because button did fuck-all when the rest of the field caught on.

more overtaking my arse.

i hope ferrari batter the living suitcase out of everyone next year.

even alonso (the prick)

there, i've said it.

I should say, that I think Massa will be the danger man, as he will be racing Alonbso more than anyone else, and though I cannot abide Alonso, I actually think that he is the best of the current drivers.

Lewis will have to massively adapt his strategies, as the no-refuelling rule will pay the most dividends for those with smooth driving styles (Button), that protect their tyres longer. Lewis I think, is the worst of all drivers on tyres, due to his Keke Rosberg styled, sideways cornering manner. Maybe Button, with his conservative style, will benefit the most?

I think it will be very close between Button and Alonso......if Ferrari's 2010 car proves more manageable to drive.

So I guess BMW/Sauber are back in then.

there are whispers of some old teams making possible contention for next season or following..

Ritchie, no need to hold back dude. Just tell it like it is.

;)

even alonso (the prick)

there, i've said it.

so its not just me, that made my day.

so its not just me, that made my day.

He's still fast though, so you're still on your own there =P

I agree with you Ashe, I think Massa will be right up there next season, he continually gets better and is gutsy ( not as much as Kimi was in his good days but still)...hes consistent at least.

Pffttt .......Alonslowwww .....

the early days when Red Bull signed him and he showed a little promise are gone... I wouldnt hold my breath :p

Okay, since we're all here......predictions?

Massa
Vettel
Hamilton

Im going to hold my predictions for a bit Ashe but Massa will be right up there

Ritchie, no need to hold back dude. Just tell it like it is.

;)

hehe.
sorry about that.
i have always been a ferrari fan and have also been getting shat off with the f1 bods fucking with it all the time.

oh well, back to the exciting world of the hscc for me. :)

that reminds me - mick - we need to talk over a beer soon.

I hate to say it, but I think Ferrari will be in with a good chance of the Constructors Championship......unless Button is at MacLaren, in which case, it will be a shoe-in for Maclaren.

Drivers Championship:
Hamilton (I'm so biased, I'm wondering if I'm racist.....let me just check my BNP registration)
Alonso (my dislike is irrational, even to me)
Vettel (could be in with a shout)
Button (too handsome, therefore demoted)
Massa (dependent on quality of new car)

Definitely Richie, i'm at Souths and Wests pretty much every week and the occasional Norths so i'm sure we'll bump into each other soon.

coolio.
looks like we are going to do a full season next year - suite-o

I hate to say it, but I think Ferrari will be in with a good chance of the Constructors Championship......unless Button is at MacLaren, in which case, it will be a shoe-in for Maclaren.

Apologies, as I am a pedantic arse about this, but:

McLaren

MacLaren