2009 German Formula One Grand Prix

[Willie Trombone]

Barrichello also had fuel rig problems.

 

[killadoob]

Yea but by that stage he was still screwed, had no chance of finishing higher than 4th.

His race was over sitting behind massa for all those laps, besides the brawns had no pace, well not enough to beat the redbulls anyhow.

 

[Willie Trombone]

True - Mark Webber has beaten Vettel 5 times vs 3 from Vettel - still a very close Red Bull race. I wonder if team orders will come to the fore... especially if they are up for a series of 1-2 finishes now. Slower tracks, I'm not so sure, but could still be.

 

[killadoob]

Well i do not think there will be any team orders as both drivers are very close in the point standing.

These 1,2's won't keep happening, the brawns need a couple of hot tracks soon or they will be under immense pressure from the redbull.

I think the most interesting thing will be too see how the redbull's new package goes on a very hot track with high air temp because since they received it they have been on coolish tracks.

 

[Willie Trombone]

Yeah, but if Webber wins 3 more and Vettel has a DNF, they would be under enormous pressure to offer team orders - don't underestimate what having the WC in their car means to RedBull. Also, don't expect Brawn to catch up soon - it may happen, but it may not - RedBull have the momentum, Brawn is losing it a bit... to be fair though, it is close.

 

[killadoob]

Well no brawn have not lost it, cool tracks favour redbull, hot tracks favour brawn.

Of course if there is a clear driver who is the most realistic then they should back him but for now it's even.