<<TriniTuner 2009 F1 Thread>>

dmitc · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:42 am Post subject:

^^ well them according to your logic Button is not championship material

Freelander · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 11:37 am Post subject:

worksux101 · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:03 pm Post subject:

^read the first line Rolling Eyes

JoKeR1980 · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:32 pm Post subject:

CNN) -- Lotus will return to Formula One in 2010 after being handed the 13th team franchise on Tuesday, while the seemingly doomed Sauber may also be on the grid following a takeover deal.

Lotus, which has had legendary drivers such as Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Stirling Moss, Nigel Mansell and Ayrton Senna on its books, will be back on the circuit for the first time since 1994 after gaining the nod ahead of Sauber and Epsilon Euskadi.

However, world motorsport's governing body the FIA has given Sauber a "reserve" place following the emergence of a new owner to take over from BMW, which is pulling out of F1 at the end of this season due to financial reasons.

The FIA also announced that it is hoping to persuade the other teams to expand the grid to 28 cars next year, thus allowing Sauber -- which has been bought by Swiss-based Qadbak Investments Ltd -- to compete.

"BMW Sauber will be entitled to fill any vacancy that arises on the 2010 grid," the FIA said in a statement on Tuesday.

"In addition, the FIA believes that a good case can be made for expanding the grid to 14 teams."

Qadbak represents the interests of Middle East and European-based families, according to the official F1 Web site, and will be fronted by Swiss national Lionel Fischer.

The Lotus name has been resurrected by a partnership between the Malaysian government and a consortium of Malaysian entrepreneurs, and the team will initially be based in Britain -- in Norfolk, near the Lotus Cars factory.

Its technical director will be Mike Gascoyne, who has performed the same role for Force India, Toyota, Renault and Jordan in a 20-year F1 career.

Lotus has already agreed an engine supply deal with Cosworth, and is expected to select from a shortlist of six drivers by late October to fill its two race seats for next year

BANzai Rastafarai · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 4:41 pm Post subject:

^^ AYIYI!!!!!!

teems1 · Posted: Tue Sep 15, 2009 5:01 pm Post subject:

wow, great news.

Bring back Brabham and it'll be like the good ol days of yore...

Silvermike · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:08 am Post subject:

Renault managing director Flavio Briatore and executive director of engineering Pat Simonds have left the Formula One team.

Renault have also decided not to dispute the recent allegations made by the FIA concerning the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, the team have announced.

teems1 · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:28 am Post subject:

Silvermike · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:51 am Post subject:

^ they let BMW sign in for 14th team... i think thats the replacement for renualt...

i wonder if ferrari will take on alonso in 2010 instead of massa.

BANzai Rastafarai · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 12:37 pm Post subject:

^^ now tat make sense!!! Alonso in a Ferrari Seat.....now if only Hammie cud join him...

(ducks)....

Laughing

TREX · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 2:27 pm Post subject:

BANzai Rastafarai · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 4:57 pm Post subject:

teems1 · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 7:06 pm Post subject:

JoKeR1980 · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:43 pm Post subject:

Alonso, let me be the 1st to welcome you to the Scuderia Very Happy

MG Man · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 9:50 pm Post subject:

worksux101 · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2009 10:20 pm Post subject:

The question is if FA knew...in which case he should be penalised as well...
Hammi and Kovaleinen only got away because they testified and got immunity...Alonso didn't, so his career is fair game to the WSMC...

teems1 · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 6:29 am Post subject:

dmitc · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 8:33 am Post subject:

Freelander · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 11:50 am Post subject:

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teems1 · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:04 pm Post subject:

BANzai Rastafarai · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 4:19 pm Post subject:

MG Man · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2009 7:26 pm Post subject:

and de cornbread too Twisted Evil

TREX · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:46 pm Post subject:

Freelander · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 4:05 pm Post subject:

^^^ trex pm you facebook info and i will add you to the facebook group. It is our central hub for all planning.

Freelander · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:26 pm Post subject:

TREX · Posted: Sat Sep 19, 2009 9:02 am Post subject:

JoKeR1980 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:15 am Post subject:

(CNN) -- Renault's Formula One team was handed a two-year suspended ban by the sport's governing body Monday after a hearing into their part in fixing the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.

The 26-strong World Motor Sport Council of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), met for 90 minutes to discuss allegations by former Renault driver Nelson Piquet Jr. that he was ordered to crash deliberately during last year's race.

As a result, former team boss Flavio Briatore was banned from FIA-sanctioned events for an unlimited period, while ex-engineering director Pat Symonds was excluded from the sport for five years.

Both men quit the team last week after Renault decided against contesting the allegations.

A statement on the FIA Web site said: "The World Motor Sport Council considers Renault F1's breaches relating to the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to be of unparalleled severity.

"Renault F1's breaches not only compromised the integrity of the sport but also endangered the lives of spectators, officials, other competitors and Nelson Piquet Jr. himself."

Renault, one of the strongest teams in Formula One, could have faced expulsion from the sport, but the council revealed it took into account Renault's willingness to "address the failings within its team and condemn the actions of the individuals involved."

The individuals in question were identified by Renault at the hearing as Briatore and Symonds.

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone had previously hinted that the resignations might be enough to avoid the ultimate sanction of expulsion.

"I think we need to show balance," said the 78-year-old

"What they did was very serious. There can be no excuse, but they have acted quickly to get rid of the culprits, and that must be borne in mind."

Renault president Bernard Rey gave evidence at the hearing as well as Piquet Jr.

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso, who went on to win the Singapore Grand Prix for Renault after the alleged fake crash, also addressed the council.

The saga comes in the wake of last year's "spygate" scandal which saw McLaren fined a record $80 million and a row between leading teams and world governing body FIA (International Automobile Federation) over a budget cap for next season.

The first grand prix held under lights in Singapore last year proved an eventful affair and Alonso won the race -- the first for Renault in two years -- despite starting from 15th on the grid.

Just two laps after Alonso came in early to take on more fuel, Piquet's crash forced the deployment of the safety car and the subsequent pit stop of nearly all other drivers, an action that promoted Alonso to fifth from where he went onto to secure victory.

Piquet attributed the crash to a simple error at the time, but subsequently changed his story after falling out with the French team and being sacked.

JoKeR1980 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:47 am Post subject:

Kimi has an agreement with McLaren

A dispute with Ferrari over his salary is the only thing holding up Kimi Raikkonen's return to McLaren, according to a report.

Raikkonen's position at the Italian team is under threat with continued rumours claiming that Fernando Alonso will be taking his race-seat next season.

The Finn, who drove for McLaren from 2002 until 2006, has previously stated that he is prepared to go to another team next year if Ferrari decide to get rid of him.

"If for some reason I am not at Ferrari next season I know I'll have a seat at another team in the paddock," he recently told the British press.

The Mirror reports that a move back to McLaren is in line for Raikkonen.

'Paddock sources say the Finn, 29, has signed an outline agreement to return.

'But first he has to settle a dispute with his current employers. He is refusing to step down unless he is paid all of his 2010 £30m salary.'

Engine supplier Mercedes, though, is thought to be in favour of a move for Williams' Nico Rosberg.

'The deal could explain McLaren's increasingly tense relationship with engine supplier Mercedes, who wanted German Nico Rosberg in the car.'

JoKeR1980 · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:51 am Post subject:

But if they ban Briatore and Symonds...why Nelson get away? he went ahead and crashed the car! its not the army where you have to follow every order.

I would like to see which team gonna employ him now

Freelander · Posted: Mon Sep 21, 2009 11:46 am Post subject:

FIA probubly gave him immmunity as the higher ups were taken down who gave the order. basically like a cop doing a drug bust and nelson being the dealer who spills the beans for a drug lord.

Quite frankly i think renault got off easy. too easy. and even though nelson has immunity no other F1 team will want to hire him as he showed no team loyalty.