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[Robert]

(Just reposting for quick reference)

The launch line-up in full:
January 12 - Ferrari, online / Fiorano, Italy
January 15 - Toyota TF109, online
January 16 - McLaren MP4-24, Woking, UK
January 19 - Renault R29, Algarve Motor Park, Portugal
January 19 - Williams FW31, Algarve Motor Park, Portugal
January 20 - BMW Sauber F1.09, Valencia, Spain
January 20 - Toyota TF109 (track debut), Algarve Motor Park, Portugal
February 9 - Red Bull RB5, Jerez, Spain

[DrDickAction]

im worried about this

i just wonder how far the cars will evolve before the beginning of the season... i bet alot considering the clean slate.

let's all pray they do

[vietlol]

So Ferrari is tomorrow?

It's the 11th here

[yonson]

(Just reposting for quick reference)

The launch line-up in full:
January 12 - Ferrari, online / Fiorano, Italy
January 15 - Toyota TF109, online
January 16 - McLaren MP4-24, Woking, UK
January 19 - Reulnalt R29, Algarve Motor Park, Portugal
January 19 - Williams FW31, Algarve Motor Park, Portugal
January 20 - BMW Sauber F1.09, Valencia, Spain
January 20 - Toyota TF109 (track debut), Algarve Motor Park, Portugal
February 9 - Red Bull RB5, Jerez, Spain

So... What exactly is a Reulnalt?

[Robert]

So... What exactly is a Reulnalt?

You'll see on the 19th.

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Scuderia Toro Rosso have confirmed that Sebastien Buemi will be one of their racing drivers in the 2009 season.

The Swiss was already the favourite to secure one of the seats after having tested for Toro Rosso for several days during the winter.

The 20-year-old from Aigle is part of Red Bull's junior driver programme and last year competed in GP2.

"We are delighted to welcome Sebastien, who was already part of the Red Bull family, to our team," said team boss Franz Tost. "Our engineers have been impressed with his speed in the car and his ability to learn and progress during the testing he has carried out for us last year.

"That, along with some impressive performances in GP2 was enough to convince us to give him the drive. His appointment also fulfils the aims of the Red Bull Junior Driver programme and meets Dietrich Mateschitz's intention to use Scuderia Toro Rosso as a showcase for young drivers the company has supported in the lower formulae."

Buemi will make his debut as an official Toro Rosso driver in the test to be held at the Portimao circuit in Portugal later this month.

"I am naturally very happy to be driving for Scuderia Toro Rosso this year," said Buemi. "Being a Formula One driver has always been my target, since I first started racing.

"This year, I will do all I can to bring home the best possible results and to show Red Bull that the confidence it has shown in me is justified. I want to thank Red Bull for this opportunity and for all the help they have given me in my career, dating back to 2005."

Toro Rosso said Buemi's teammate would be announced in due time.

please confirm Sato

[DrDickAction]

You'll see on the 19th.

[kngrsll]

You'll see on the 19th.

[vietlol]

fuckkkkkk wheres the ferrari pics

[MrHahn]

fuckkkkkk wheres the ferrari pics

Nigga, its the 11th/early 12th everywhere else. Gotta wait for everyone to catch up

[mads]

IM PUMPED YO IT SHOULDVE LAUNCHED NOW

[mads]

sites been down for the last 15 mins

[mads]

Managed to grab a screenshot before the site went down

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Ferrari have all but ruled out supplying engines to Honda Racing in 2009, should the Japanese manufacturer find a buyer to save the team.

Honda Racing sporting director Ross Brawn, Ferrari's former technical director, confirmed last week that he had contacted the Italian team to enquire about a supply of customer engines.

But Ferrari's team principal Stefano Domenicali appeared to dismiss the suggestion at the launch of the Scuderia's F60 on Monday: "I can tell you about the chances of giving Honda engines... the likelihood is close to zero."

Brawn said last week that Honda Racing was continuing to prepare their 2009 car for the start of the season while negotiations with potential buyers continue.

"Honda has already said it will not supply us with engines, so that's why I contacted Ferrari," Brawn told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport.

"We haven't signed anything yet but I really appreciated the support from president Luca di Montezemolo and Stefano Domenicali. It's like being among former schoolmates: they still see me as one of their own."

Honda Racing face a race against time to find a buyer and be ready for the start of the season.

Honda has made it clear that it does not intend to continue supplying engines to the team and Brawn has indicated that he expected it to take six weeks to modify the 2009 car for a new customer engine package.

[Redliner]

Honda Racing seems to be closer and closer to sitting out the 09 season. No engine, no buyer, no 09 season

[kngrsll]

Honda Racing seems to be closer and closer to sitting out the 09 season. No engine, no buyer, no 09 season

seems that way eh

[DrDickAction]

Honda Racing seems to be closer and closer to sitting out the 09 season. No engine, no buyer, no 09 season

don't they get kicked out of F1 if they sit out more than a couple of races? I might be imagining that, but seem to remember it from somewhere...maybe the SA fiasco.

[DrDickAction]

Managed to grab a screenshot before the site went down

it's just that fucking wing.

fucking thing sucks

[DrDickAction]

sites backup btw:

http://f60.ferrariworld.com/

[Redliner]

it's just that fucking wing.

fucking thing sucks

Which whing? They both look cruddy to me. hopefully it'll look a lot better in motion...

I'd like to see an F2008 front/rear wings on a F60 body

[DrDickAction]

Which whing? They both look cruddy to me. hopefully it'll look a lot better in motion...

I'd like to see an F2008 front/rear wings on a F60 body

and the rear wing mostly. the front wing obviously looks big and dorky, but the rear is so incredibly out of proportion.

[Dr. Jimmmah!]

i guess i missed the official confirmation of seb buemi at STR..

2009 entry list

1 Lewis HAMILTON (GB) VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES McLAREN MERCEDES
2 Heikki KOVALAINEN (FIN) VODAFONE McLAREN MERCEDES McLAREN MERCEDES

3 Kimi RAIKKONEN (FIN) SCUDERIA FERRARI MARLBORO FERRARI
4 Felipe MASSA (BR) SCUDERIA FERRARI MARLBORO FERRARI

5 Robert KUBICA (PL) BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM BMW SAUBER
6 Nick HEIDFELD (D) BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM BMW SAUBER

7 Fernando ALONSO (E) ING RENAULT F1 TEAM RENAULT
8 Nelson PIQUET (BR) ING RENAULT F1 TEAM RENAULT

9 Jarno TRULLI (I) PANASONIC TOYOTA RACING TOYOTA
10 Timo GLOCK (D) PANASONIC TOYOTA RACING TOYOTA

11 Sebastien BUEMI (CH) SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO STR FERRARI
12 TBA SCUDERIA TORO ROSSO STR FERRARI

14 Mark WEBBER (AUS) RED BULL RACING RBR RENAULT
15 Sebastian VETTEL (D) RED BULL RACING RBR RENAULT

16 Nico ROSBERG (D) AT&T WILLIAMS WILLIAMS TOYOTA
17 Kazuki NAKAJIMA (J) AT&T WILLIAMS WILLIAMS TOYOTA

18 TBA TBA HONDA RACING F1 TEAM HONDA *
19 TBA TBA HONDA RACING F1 TEAM HONDA *

20 Adrian SUTIL (D) FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM FORCE INDIA MERCEDES
21 Giancarlo FISICHELLA (I) FORCE INDIA F1 TEAM FORCE INDIA MERCEDES

* The Honda Motor Company announced their withdrawal from Formula One on December 5th, 2008. The Honda Racing team has not withdrawn its entry from the 2009 Formula One World Championship. The FIA understands the team is now for sale.

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i guess i missed the official confirmation of seb buemi at STR..

i posted it 1 page back

[mads]

Kimi > Massa.

[mads]

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