General F1 update!

[Hondavirgin]

nah, i liked the one lap format, makes it more exciting, and the good drivers still do the fastest times.

[Vtec4Life]

Don't sweat the qualifying. What's the deal with the Honda BAR cars? They need to lift their game. It's embarrasing as a Honda owner to watch engine failure after engine failure.

why is it that the other teams can complete 2 races on 1 engine while the Honda can't complete 2 laps??

There, I said it..

[LUD02C]

Don't sweat the qualifying. What's the deal with the Honda BAR cars? They need to lift their game. It's embarrasing as a Honda owner to watch engine failure after engine failure.

why is it that the other teams can complete 2 races on 1 engine while the Honda can't complete 2 laps??

There, I said it..

mate, I can't answer that lol
I think Honda has let themselves down, they went good last year in my opinion because everyone else was going so bad.
Dave Richards leaving was a big blow, but I can't see them beating Toyota this year.

I think with Michelin getting all the testing and Ferrari only getting 1/5 (i think it is) of the testing the Michelin do its going to be interesting.

Renault have a good package this year, should be good to see them battle it out.

[7th Gen]

LUDO2C, have you updated the F1 tipping comp results from last week?
interesting to see how everyone went

[LUD02C]

LUDO2C, have you updated the F1 tipping comp results from last week?
interesting to see how everyone went

Yeh dude, just check first page.

[jackosimm]

yeah i cant see BAR contesting for too much this season, although its only the begining...

[LUD02C]

Big Big chance that Montoya will not race this weekend in Bahrain.
According to eurosportnews.com he substained an injury during a game of tennis.

[LUD02C]

Also, did anyone watch RPM on sunday 27th March?
See Mark Webber interview?
He broke a rib just driving the BMW in testing at Bacelona and then still raced in Australia
That is amazing! Just proves us aussies aren't pussies!

[Hondavirgin]

yeah i cant see BAR contesting for too much this season, although its only the begining...

yeah, don't write them off yet, first two races, and the hottest race of the season. You can't really pick a lot of the season form i think until they get back to europe.

[LUD02C]

yeah, don't write them off yet, first two races, and the hottest race of the season. You can't really pick a lot of the season form i think until they get back to europe.

I'll be happy to write them off. lol
They had a reliable car last year which did have some minor problems towards the end of the season.

To me, they put too much effort into keeping Button and getting rid of Dave Richards and not enough time into this overheating problem they have.

Just read/listen to Jenson comments from Malaysia.

[Hondavirgin]

Juan Pablo Montoya will miss Bahrain
McLaren confirm Pedro de la Rosa over Wurz






With over 2000KM in the MP4-20, de la Rosa
gets the nod to replace injured Montoya

McLaren Mercedes has confirmed this morning that Juan Pablo Montoya is unable to take part in the Bahrain Grand Prix this coming weekend, as a result of an injury he sustained whilst playing tennis during the Easter weekend.

Montoya was playing tennis with his personal trainer in Madrid, Spain, on Saturday morning when he slipped and fell, sustaining a minor hairline fracture to his left scapula. Following a number of tests, scans and an examination by one of McLaren’s medical consultants, the team has been advised that Montoya should rest to allow for the injury to heal.

Further scans will take place in two weeks time to verify the healing process, but at this stage the team fully expects Montoya to be able to compete in the San Marino Grand Prix at Imola on 24th April 2005.

The team's nominated test driver for the Bahrain Grand Prix, Pedro de la Rosa will race the MP4-20 in Juan Pablo’s place. The team’s other test driver Alexander Wurz will pilot the third car during Friday’s two practice sessions.

Pedro de la Rosa has undertaken 2168 kilometres of testing with the MP4-20 since late January whilst Alex has been focusing on Michelin tyre development with the MP4-19B.


Subsequently after a discussion between the team and Wurz, it was decided that on this particular occasion de la Rosa was better equipped to race at the Bahrain Grand Prix. However following the Bahrain Grand Prix, Wurz will commence his testing programme with the MP4-20, and will be able to share the test driver duties with de la Rosa at future races.

Juan Pablo Montoya
“I’m obviously disappointed not to be able to race this coming weekend. However driving a Formula One car is hard work and it would be impossible to do with my injury and whilst it’s difficult, we have to follow the advice from the medical experts. I’m going to take it easy for a few weeks and cheer for the team in front of the TV. I’m already looking forward to getting back into action as soon as possible. At least it’s early in the season and a lot can happen, so I don’t think my championship challenge is over.”

Pedro de la Rosa
“First of all I would like to wish Juan Pablo a speedy recovery. As one of the test drivers for Team McLaren Mercedes this is really an extension of my existing track side responsibilities. I’m looking forward to the challenge of racing in Bahrain and will do my best. It will be a new experience as I have not competed in Bahrain before. I know the team and the car very well from our comprehensive testing programme and hopefully we will be able to put in a strong performance. I’m definitely going to enjoy this opportunity as much as I can.”



Wurz gets to run the MP4-20 for the first time
in practice for the Bahrain Grand Prix
Alex Wurz
“It goes without saying that I would have preferred to be the one racing the MP4-20 at the Bahrain Grand Prix. However the team and I agreed this was the best solution for this race and I am excited that I will be able to drive the MP4-20 for the first time on Friday in Bahrain. Like the rest of the team I also want to wish Juan Pablo all the best.”

Ron Dennis
“It’s in situations like these that Pedro and Alex roles become even more crucial within the team and I’m confident that both drivers will put in strong performances during the Bahrain Grand Prix weekend. We will continue to monitor Juan Pablo’s progress over the coming weeks and are aiming to get him back in the car as soon as possible.”


SOFT! webber races with a broken rib!

and as for button's post race comments, heat of the moment, engine's just let go on him, been off the pace, bad weekend, he's gonna lash out. I think BAR will still be in there fighting for third, just its only Renault that have made the big step up to Ferrari's level.

Anyone confirmed if Ferrari are using the F2005 next race yet?

[LUD02C]

Ferrari will race the F2005 this weekend, its confirmed.