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Latest F1 news about: 2009

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Brawn: Exhausts impact will be big

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1227 views )

Mercedes GP boss Ross Brawn believes the introduction of forward exhausts will have a more significant impact than double diffusers had during the 2009 season. read more »

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'BBC consider abandoning F1 coverage'

over 15 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1808 views )

Although the BBC only took over F1 coverage in 2009, the broadcaster is reportedly considering scrapping their deal in a bid to save £600m annually read more »

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Webber to drive F1 car on Melbourne bridge

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1170 views )

Mark Webber will provide an early start to the Formula 1 season for home fans in Australia, with a drive across Melbourne’s iconic Bolte Bridge in his Red Bull. This year... read more »

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Suzuka extends race deal to 2012

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1226 views )

The Japanese Grand Prix will be remaining at Suzuka until at least 2012, the Kyodo news agency reported on Tuesday, with Formula 1 having returned to the Honda-owned venue in... read more »

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Button: Beating Red Bull and Ferrari a big ask

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1112 views )

Despite being pleased with the improvements from his McLaren as testing continued at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on Tuesday, 2009 World Champion Jenson... read more »

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McLaren running ‘bubble’ nose in Barcelona

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1574 views )

McLaren have revealed a radical ‘bubble’ nose cone for Barcelona testing on Tuesday morning, with 2009 World Champion Jenson Button currently in action at the Circuit de... read more »

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'No point' in racing once you've had kids, says Button

over 15 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1518 views )

McLaren-Mercedes star and 2009 world champion Jenson Button contends that once an F1 driver has had children, it is time to hang up the grand prix helmet... read more »

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Brawn and Fry get £150 million payout

over 15 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1476 views )

Nick Fry and Ross Brawn made an estimated £150m between them from the sale of Brawn, the team they bought from Honda for just £1 in 2009. read more »

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Brawn: Mercedes a second off the pace

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1239 views )

Mercedes GP Team Principal Ross Brawn has admitted that the World Champion team of 2009 are around currently around a full second slower than they had planned to be, with a... read more »

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McLaren's potential is unclear says Button

over 15 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1280 views )

McLaren may not realise its full potential until after the opening race of the season, according to Jenson Button. The 2009 world champion says he and read more »

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Interview with Mercedes GP’s Ross Brawn

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1213 views )

Mercedes GP and Team Principal Ross Brawn are under pressure to perform this year, having responded to double World Championship success in 2009 with only three podium finishes... read more »

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Williams considering flywheel KERS for 2012

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1310 views )

As the Kinetic Energy Recover System (KERS) makes a comeback in Formula 1 this year, Williams admit that they have been unable to make use of the flywheel system which they... read more »

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Button to Bathurst?

over 15 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1156 views )

2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button is set to tackle Bathurst in a V8 Supercar - while Craig Lowndes takes to the same track in a McLaren.... read more »

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Horner: F1 may get a budget cap after all

over 15 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1234 views )

It is the irony of all ironies. Despite F1's teams reacting so strongly to the FIA's proposal of a budget cap in 2009 that they threatened a rival series, we find out... read more »

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Button: 'The Pirelli's will create fun racing'

over 15 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1378 views )

Jenson Button got his first taste of the McLaren MP4-26 on Friday as he completed 69-laps of the Jerez circuit. The 2009 world champion spent much read more »

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Button: Starting the season strongly is a must

over 15 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 922 views )

2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button has imprinted upon McLaren the importance of coming out-of-the-blocks flying in 2011 - insisting the team is 'not here to finish... read more »

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Button: I can’t wait to get behind the wheel

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1231 views )

Jenson Button is eager to drive his new championship contender next week, with the second pre-season test getting underway in Jerez on February 10. The 2009 title-winner was... read more »

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Button: I can feel this car is built for me

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1094 views )

Jenson Button was in confident mood after driving the McLaren to third position on his first day of pre-season testing in Valencia. Despite piloting an interim version of the... read more »

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Video: Interview with Pirelli's Paul Hembery

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate Videos

( 1539 views )

Tuesday in Valencia saw new Formula 1 tyre supplier Pirelli enjoy its first day of winter testing following as a series of private tests with a 2009 Toyota. The company's... read more »

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Grosjean named 'third' driver for Lotus Renault GP

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 2047 views )

Romain Grosjean will return to F1 this season having inked a deal to become a ‘third’ driver for Lotus Renault GP. The Frenchman, who actually raced for the team in 2009,... read more »

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Lotus Renault GP signs Grosjean as reserve driver

over 15 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1492 views )

Romain Grosjean has declared that he signed a contract with the Lotus Renault GP Team as a reserve driver for the 2011 season. The 24-year-old already drove for the team as... read more »

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Horner: McLaren's late debut doesn't worry Red Bull

over 15 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1502 views )

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner insists McLaren's late test debut - aping that of his own team in 2009 and 2010 - does not concern the double world champions... read more »

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Television viewing figures rise once again

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1161 views )

Formula One Management (FOM, commercial rights holder for the sport) has announced that television viewing figures were up yet again last year, with a global figure of 520... read more »

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Confusion reigns over ‘stolen’ John Button Ferrari

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1349 views )

It is being reported by that John Button, father of 2009 World Champion Jenson, is believed to have told Italian police that his Ferrari road car had been stolen this week,... read more »

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Boullier wants Grosjean back in F1

over 15 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1497 views )

Lotus Renault GP Team Principal Eric Boullier has stated his desire to bring a French driver back to Formula 1, and says he is working ‘very hard’ to find Romain Grosjean a... read more »