2009 Italian Formula One Grand Prix

[AirWolf]

Liuzzi steps up to race for Force India


Force India have announced that test driver Vitantonio Liuzzi will assume driving duties of car number 21 from this weekend's Italian Grand Prix, taking over from Giancarlo Fisichella who has moved to Ferrari.

Discuss.

Season calendar.

 

[killadoob]

W00t W00t go rubens you beauty

 

[inferno]

Predictions comming from a Ferrari fan:

1st: Ham (Has the best Kers system, and engine. Monza is the best track for kers on the Calender)
2nd: Kimi (Good start. Ferrari came out this week to say they wont win here, and I think they are right)
3rd: Rubens (if he dosnt stall, he should be able to make it to 3rd by the end, after losing some spots at the start)

 

[killadoob]

it is maybe a bit early though, mclaren do not seem to like fast tracks so i am not sure the ham has much hope. We shall see though.

 

[inferno]

Good point

 

[Creag]

would love to see Rubens take the season!

 

[killadoob]

As well he deserves to retire from f1 a champion.

 

[Creag]

it would fitting to see him duly rewarded for his years of consistency

 

[AMG133]

Yip Rubino hasnt had his fair share of luck in his career hope he gets it now!

 

[JK8]

Fisi first in the Ferrari and Luiiza second in Force India!!!

Hamilton to take out Button again!

 

[sand_man]

zzzzz....

 

[SirFooK'nG]

Hey you guys are forgetting about vettel, he's still in there. Ferraris are at home on this track (well one of their homes). So they could maybe just get infront at the start and hold the pack down. Very interested to see what Fisi can do in red....

 

[killadoob]

Vettel? he has something like 2 engines left and then he will drop 10 places, how are 2 engines going to last him when the other 6 have only got him this far? Webber only has one left

 

[sand_man]

Very interested to see what Fisi can do in red....

zzz.... Fisi already driving for Ferrari?

 

[Willie Trombone]

it is maybe a bit early though, mclaren do not seem to like fast tracks so i am not sure the ham has much hope. We shall see though.

I agree, think heat will play a factor too... low downforce at Monza may be good for technical drivers... able to setup in short time...
I suspect Button is coming back...

 

[[OUPA]MrNutz]

nice one....Fizzy is a small bit faster than Kimi in FP1 - sweet.

Pos. Driver Team Tyres Time Laps
1 L. Hamilton McLaren 1:23.936 26
2 H. Kovalainen McLaren 1:24.332 27
3 A. Sutil Force India F1 1:24.471 24
4 F. Alonso Renault 1:24.477 21
5 N. Heidfeld BMW 1:24.683 25
6 S. Buemi Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:24.703 35
7 J. Button Brawn GP 1:24.706 21
8 G. Fisichella Ferrari 1:24.732 24
9 M. Webber Red Bull 1:24.759 19
10 K. Räikkönen Ferrari 1:24.761 26
11 R. Kubica BMW 1:24.813 20
12 R. Barrichello Brawn GP 1:24.826 24
13 N. Rosberg Williams 1:24.927 29
14 K. Nakajima Williams 1:25.150 28
15 R. Grosjean Renault 1:25.612 18
16 V. Liuzzi Force India F1 1:25.689 29
17 J. Alguersuari Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:25.742 30
18 S. Vettel Red Bull 1:25.951 8
19 J. Trulli Toyota 1:26.020 23
20 T. Glock Toyota 1:26.325 17

 

[AMG133]

I never take practises seriously, it would be awesome to see Fisci get a consecutive podium esp with his new team. Damn how long has it been since we've seen a Ferrari 1/2?

 

[inferno]

First practice was dominated by Mclaren.

Mclaren are fast on straight lines, but struggled earlier in the season on fast corners. This circuit has long straights and slow corners mainly, which would actually suit the mclaren well.

 

[HapticSimian]

And, sorry ol' Look-how-bad-you-are, Fisi wasn't slowest. I'd take a bet fingers were crossed...

 

[killadoob]

Remember last week mclaren topped the time sheets but had no pace in quali and the race so i will rather wait for quali to see mclaren actually have the pace to win.