F1 Italian Grand Prix 2009 Monza

SilentEngine · 11th September 2009, 15:18

Friday practice update:

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Pos No Driver Team Time/Retired Gap Laps
1 1 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:23.936
2 2 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 1:24.332 0.396
3 20 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1:24.471 0.535
4 7 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:24.477 0.541
5 6 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 1:24.683 0.747
6 12 Sebastien Buemi STR-Ferrari 1:24.703 0.767
7 22 Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes 1:24.706 0.770
8 3 Giancarlo Fisichella Ferrari 1:24.732 0.796
9 14 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:24.759 0.823
10 4 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:24.761 0.825
11 5 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1:24.813 0.877
12 23 Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 1:24.826 0.890
13 16 Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:24.927 0.991
14 17 Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:25.150 1.214
15 8 Romain Grosjean Renault 1:25.612 1.676
16 21 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1:25.689 1.753
17 11 Jaime Alguersuari STR-Ferrari 1:25.742 1.806
18 15 Sebastian Vettel RBR-Renault 1:25.951 2.015
19 9 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:26.020 2.084
20 10 Timo Glock Toyota 1:26.325 2.389

source: f1.com

FI is continuing their good form with Sutil fastest amongst non KERS drivers.
Fisi is 8th, he would be wondering what he would have done if he had stayed with FI

Samir Taheer · 11th September 2009, 15:23

I hope sutil does well on sunday, the team deserve another good victory.

Fisi, is probably too excited that he's driving for Ferrari to think about, the if's.

Baron · 11th September 2009, 15:43

Friday practice sessions are nothing to compare the performance of the car. We have to wait till the Saturday Quali for the true picture.

Though i must agree Force India have a good car for the fast flowing tracks.

Ross · 11th September 2009, 17:16

Fisichella faster than Kimi in his first Ferrari outing.. This is good.

McLaren Rulez · 11th September 2009, 18:37

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Originally Posted by Ross

Fisichella faster than Kimi in his first Ferrari outing.. This is good.

Like someone else said, its pretty useless to go by Friday times. They're trying different setups, fuel loads, tyres etc. On the other hand, I did read that Renault are reintroducing KERS for Monza because they reckon its worth a quarter of a second per lap! So expect Mac and Ferrari who have worked with KERS all season to do well now.

anachronix · 11th September 2009, 18:47

With the KERS cars, the start of the race would be the one to watch

SilentEngine · 11th September 2009, 19:11

Sutil fastest in FP2. Definitely Force India have some genuine pace here!

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Pos No Driver Team Time/Retired Gap Laps
1 20 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1:23.924
2 8 Romain Grosjean Renault 1:24.163 0.239
3 7 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:24.297 0.373
4 2 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 1:24.482 0.558
5 5 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1:24.622 0.698
6 10 Timo Glock Toyota 1:24.634 0.710
7 6 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 1:24.693 0.769
8 4 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:24.796 0.872
9 17 Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:24.799 0.875
10 12 Sebastien Buemi STR-Ferrari 1:24.884 0.960
11 1 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:24.902 0.978
12 21 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1:24.921 0.997
13 9 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:24.967 1.043
14 14 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:24.979 1.055
15 11 Jaime Alguersuari STR-Ferrari 1:25.003 1.079
16 23 Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 1:25.140 1.216
17 16 Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:25.215 1.291
18 15 Sebastian Vettel RBR-Renault 1:25.386 1.462
19 22 Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes 1:25.424 1.500
20 3 Giancarlo Fisichella Ferrari 1:25.543 1.619

Mpower · 11th September 2009, 21:27

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Originally Posted by Baron

Friday practice sessions are nothing to compare the performance of the car. We have to wait till the Saturday Quali for the true picture.

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

Like someone else said, its pretty useless to go by Friday times. They're trying different setups, fuel loads, tyres etc.

No its not useless.

Sure, they are trying setups .......but at the end of the day, the goal is to get the car to go as quickly as possible.

rranjith_kum · 11th September 2009, 22:08

Oh my god ! This time I think Sutil is hot. Expecting a really good result from him. I m just thinking what will Vijay Mallya do if he gets podium in this one too. Raise the bar lets us aim for 1st place.
Not to forget Adrian is a good driver, now that all the engineer s focus will be on his car. I m sure with the right weapon he can suceed.

PAVAN KADAM · 11th September 2009, 23:03

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Originally Posted by rranjith_kum

Oh my god ! This time I think Sutil is hot. Expecting a really good result from him. I m just thinking what will Vijay Mallya do if he gets podium in this one too. Raise the bar lets us aim for 1st place.
Not to forget Adrian is a good driver, now that all the engineer s focus will be on his car. I m sure with the right weapon he can suceed.

Sutil must be hungry to take over from where Fisi left. and that certainly good for Force India

Does the Force India cars got KERS this time around.???

All the best Force India....

McLaren Rulez · 11th September 2009, 23:22

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Does the Force India cars got KERS this time around.???

Nope. Unfortunate since KERS is worth a lot in Monza

fiery enzyme · 11th September 2009, 23:34

Vijay Mallaya has said point blank, that Force India will not have KERS this season. I agree, they have a good setup and adding 30 kgs and playing with the Aero might backfire.

PAVAN KADAM · 12th September 2009, 14:52

Any link guys to watch F1 Qualifying and the race live on the laptop.

Cable operator suddenly blocked Star and ESPN. :(

Pls send any link guys

PAVAN KADAM · 12th September 2009, 15:18

What !

Saturday Practice results showing,
Sutil is topping the charts and setting the race pace on FIRE

Nice to see Force India cars in Top 6 position.

Sad Fisi in the Ferrari has crashed to the side wall.

SilentEngine · 12th September 2009, 15:42

It's Sutil all the way!
With Liuzzi 7th, FI look good for qualifying and race. I won't be surprised if Sutil is on Pole for tomorow's race

Ferrari are struggling by the look of it. Kimi managed only 12th fastest, nearly a second off Sutil. Ferrari mechanics have a tough time fixing Fisi's car before the qualifying. It will be quite ironic if Fisi can't get past Q3 and then we see a Force India on Pole.

I am betting on Sutil to be in top 3 of qualifying.

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Pos No Driver Team Time/Retired Gap Laps
1 20 Adrian Sutil Force India-Mercedes 1:23.336
2 22 Jenson Button Brawn-Mercedes 1:23.404 0.068
3 6 Nick Heidfeld BMW Sauber 1:23.490 0.154
4 23 Rubens Barrichello Brawn-Mercedes 1:23.575 0.239
5 1 Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes 1:23.633 0.297
6 2 Heikki Kovalainen McLaren-Mercedes 1:23.803 0.467
7 21 Vitantonio Liuzzi Force India-Mercedes 1:23.849 0.513
8 7 Fernando Alonso Renault 1:23.915 0.579
9 10 Timo Glock Toyota 1:23.959 0.623
10 5 Robert Kubica BMW Sauber 1:23.996 0.660
11 8 Romain Grosjean Renault 1:24.197 0.861
12 4 Kimi Räikkönen Ferrari 1:24.302 0.966
13 9 Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:24.326 0.990
14 17 Kazuki Nakajima Williams-Toyota 1:24.392 1.056
15 12 Sebastien Buemi STR-Ferrari 1:24.572 1.236
16 16 Nico Rosberg Williams-Toyota 1:24.621 1.285
17 14 Mark Webber RBR-Renault 1:25.154 1.818
18 15 Sebastian Vettel RBR-Renault 1:25.244 1.908
19 11 Jaime Alguersuari STR-Ferrari 1:25.791 2.455
20 3 Giancarlo Fisichella Ferrari 1:25.951 2.615

11th September 2009, 15:23	#2
Samir Taheer BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: London & Pune Posts: 459 Thanked: 278 Times	I hope sutil does well on sunday, the team deserve another good victory. Fisi, is probably too excited that he's driving for Ferrari to think about, the if's.
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Baron Newbie Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Somewhere of nowhere Posts: 24 Thanked: 0 Times	Friday practice sessions are nothing to compare the performance of the car. We have to wait till the Saturday Quali for the true picture. Though i must agree Force India have a good car for the fast flowing tracks.
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11th September 2009, 17:16	#4
Ross BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Banagalore Posts: 72 Thanked: 121 Times	Fisichella faster than Kimi in his first Ferrari outing.. This is good.
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11th September 2009, 18:47	#6
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	With the KERS cars, the start of the race would be the one to watch
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11th September 2009, 22:08	#9
rranjith_kum BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Coimbatore/ Aachen Posts: 693 Thanked: 20 Times View My Garage	Oh my god ! This time I think Sutil is hot. Expecting a really good result from him. I m just thinking what will Vijay Mallya do if he gets podium in this one too. Raise the bar lets us aim for 1st place. Not to forget Adrian is a good driver, now that all the engineer s focus will be on his car. I m sure with the right weapon he can suceed. Last edited by rranjith_kum : 11th September 2009 at 22:09.
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fiery enzyme BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: TN 01 Posts: 413 Thanked: 27 Times View My Garage	Vijay Mallaya has said point blank, that Force India will not have KERS this season. I agree, they have a good setup and adding 30 kgs and playing with the Aero might backfire.
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	Any link guys to watch F1 Qualifying and the race live on the laptop. Cable operator suddenly blocked Star and ESPN. :( Pls send any link guys
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PAVAN KADAM BANNED Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NAMMA BENGALURU Posts: 5,602 Thanked: 2,549 Times	What ! Saturday Practice results showing, Sutil is topping the charts and setting the race pace on FIRE Nice to see Force India cars in Top 6 position. Sad Fisi in the Ferrari has crashed to the side wall.
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