2009 Formula1 Fuji Telivision Japanese GP

KRf1 · 1st October 2009, 20:06

The Japanese GP returns to Suzuka this season . After a few races at Fuji its back to the Honda owned Suzuka track for 2009 . The circuit is historic and a favourite with the drivers .It has witnessed many a title battle from Prost -Senna to Micheal - Mika . This year too Button has a chance to seal the title.
The track is famous for the S curves and the fatal 130 R.It is also one of the few counter clockwise circuits

Number of laps - 53
Top Speed 205 Mph
Lap Record : Kimi Raikkonen 1:31.540 in 2005
TotalRace Distance : 307.573 kms

Previous Winners:
2006 Fernando Alonso (Renault)
2005 Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren)
2004 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)
2003 Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari)
2002 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari)

As recent reports suggest this could be Kimi's last Japanese Gp as he might pull out of F1 next year . For those Kimi fans who remember his charge from 17th to 1st in 2005 overtaking Fisichella on the last lap this race is a must watch .fans
As for Hamilton , this is his first GP at Suzuka.
Vettel still has a slim mathematical chance .
Finally for Button fans this could be it . The final countdown . He needs to get 5 points more than Barrichello to seal the title .
Alonso fans wait for next year !

TV Times
Star Sports Live!
03 Oct Qualifying 10:20
04 Oct Raceday 09:30
Main Race 10:15
Odds
Sebastien Vettel 3/1
Jenson Button 8/1
Rubens Barrichello 10/1
Lewis Hamilton 7/2

So what are your predictions ?

anachronix · 1st October 2009, 21:01

Suzuka, for sure gives nostalgies about Kimi in 2005! I am just hoping a Ferrari win with Kimi! A very difficult prediction, but then the Iceman will do something out of the box! Forza Kimi

Shan2nu · 1st October 2009, 21:04

Suzuka is anyday more entertaining than Fuji. It's good to have it back.

Shan2nu

McLaren Rulez · 1st October 2009, 21:16

Button will probably seal it here. At the very least, Vettel will be eliminated this weekend and it'll be a Brawn vs Brawn thing.

nitrous · 1st October 2009, 21:26

With no in-season testing, I'm going to expect a washout of the first race for Alonso.
Hopefully, he'll do a Kimi-Melbourne-2007.

SilentEngine · 1st October 2009, 23:35

Ferrari are going to struggle again here. If Kimi manages some points, that will be great. McLaren will most likely overtake Ferrari in the standings Hamilton will overtake Kimi.

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Originally Posted by nitrous

With no in-season testing, I'm going to expect a washout of the first race for Alonso.
Hopefully, he'll do a Kimi-Melbourne-2007.

What? Alonso - first race?

sajands · 2nd October 2009, 09:15

Since this is a low downforce track like monza, I guess Force India can be a dark horse here to get some points

danlalan · 2nd October 2009, 11:15

It has been raining at the suzuka circuit during free practice.
Looks like Mclaren topped the timing sheets again but with heki this time wid the williams toyota of Nakajima followed by adrian sutil with the force india.
Force india Mercedes is doing wonders. Hope they carry this on next season too.
Button finished way down in 18th. Track conditions were also changing fast. Hence the jumble in the timing sheets.

GTO · 3rd October 2009, 11:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shan2nu

Suzuka is anyday more entertaining than Fuji. It's good to have it back.

Shan2nu

Took the words right out of my mouth! This is going to be one heck of a weekend. Me thinks its going to be a close fight between the Mc, Brawns & Red Bull.

Ferrari have stopped development of their car so I doubt they have it in them for a top 6. If anyone would be investing the most, its Brawn who want that championship at any cost in their debut year.

KRRaj · 3rd October 2009, 11:48

I have been following Quali from Autosport as I am in Office

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Plenty of Crashes so far in Qualifying

. 3 Red Flags already.

LandCruiser · 3rd October 2009, 11:50

Most number of red flags in qualifying or what?! Q3 paused due to Kovi crashing.

LandCruiser · 3rd October 2009, 12:08

Wow Sutil at 4th place. Hope he can aim for podium. Go FI! Fisi is somewhere at the 18th! And the man driving the dog put it on 8th place!

KRRaj · 3rd October 2009, 12:11

Lots of Drivers posted their fastest times under yellow flags. So expect some penalties likely for the 2 Brawns. Buemi lost out big time with his crash in Q2. You dont get much of a chance to put a STR in Q3. He is under investigation as well following his drive of the damaged car to the pits. Busy day for the Stewards.

McLaren Rulez · 3rd October 2009, 12:16

Well Glock apparently has a wounded leg and back. I don't think he'll be racing tomorrow. Incident packed quali today.

SilentEngine · 3rd October 2009, 12:44

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Originally Posted by KRRaj

Lots of Drivers posted their fastest times under yellow flags. So expect some penalties likely for the 2 Brawns. Buemi lost out big time with his crash in Q2. You dont get much of a chance to put a STR in Q3. He is under investigation as well following his drive of the damaged car to the pits. Busy day for the Stewards.

I didn't understand the gambling Ross Brawn was doing today. Brawns barely managed to get past Q2 with a single run towards the end. Again they left it too late in Q3 with their only timed run almost ruined by the STR accident. It could have been another red flag!

1st October 2009, 20:06	#1
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	2009 Formula1 Fuji Telivision Japanese GP The Japanese GP returns to Suzuka this season . After a few races at Fuji its back to the Honda owned Suzuka track for 2009 . The circuit is historic and a favourite with the drivers .It has witnessed many a title battle from Prost -Senna to Micheal - Mika . This year too Button has a chance to seal the title. The track is famous for the S curves and the fatal 130 R.It is also one of the few counter clockwise circuits Number of laps - 53 Top Speed 205 Mph Lap Record : Kimi Raikkonen 1:31.540 in 2005 TotalRace Distance : 307.573 kms Previous Winners: 2006 Fernando Alonso (Renault) 2005 Kimi Räikkönen (McLaren) 2004 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) 2003 Rubens Barrichello (Ferrari) 2002 Michael Schumacher (Ferrari) As recent reports suggest this could be Kimi's last Japanese Gp as he might pull out of F1 next year . For those Kimi fans who remember his charge from 17th to 1st in 2005 overtaking Fisichella on the last lap this race is a must watch .fans As for Hamilton , this is his first GP at Suzuka. Vettel still has a slim mathematical chance . Finally for Button fans this could be it . The final countdown . He needs to get 5 points more than Barrichello to seal the title . Alonso fans wait for next year ! TV Times Star Sports Live! 03 Oct Qualifying 10:20 04 Oct Raceday 09:30 Main Race 10:15 Odds Sebastien Vettel 3/1 Jenson Button 8/1 Rubens Barrichello 10/1 Lewis Hamilton 7/2 So what are your predictions ? Attached Thumbnails
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1st October 2009, 21:01	#2
anachronix Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Madras Posts: 3,286 Thanked: 1,336 Times View My Garage	Suzuka, for sure gives nostalgies about Kimi in 2005! I am just hoping a Ferrari win with Kimi! A very difficult prediction, but then the Iceman will do something out of the box! Forza Kimi
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1st October 2009, 21:04	#3
Shan2nu Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hubli - Karnata Posts: 5,533 Thanked: 125 Times View My Garage	Suzuka is anyday more entertaining than Fuji. It's good to have it back. Shan2nu
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1st October 2009, 21:16	#4
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Button will probably seal it here. At the very least, Vettel will be eliminated this weekend and it'll be a Brawn vs Brawn thing.
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1st October 2009, 21:26	#5
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	With no in-season testing, I'm going to expect a washout of the first race for Alonso. Hopefully, he'll do a Kimi-Melbourne-2007.
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2nd October 2009, 09:15	#7
sajands BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 347 Times View My Garage	Since this is a low downforce track like monza, I guess Force India can be a dark horse here to get some points
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2nd October 2009, 11:15	#8
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	It has been raining at the suzuka circuit during free practice. Looks like Mclaren topped the timing sheets again but with heki this time wid the williams toyota of Nakajima followed by adrian sutil with the force india. Force india Mercedes is doing wonders. Hope they carry this on next season too. Button finished way down in 18th. Track conditions were also changing fast. Hence the jumble in the timing sheets.
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3rd October 2009, 11:48	#10
KRRaj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 514 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	I have been following Quali from Autosport as I am in Office . Plenty of Crashes so far in Qualifying . 3 Red Flags already.
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3rd October 2009, 11:50	#11
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Most number of red flags in qualifying or what?! Q3 paused due to Kovi crashing.
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3rd October 2009, 12:08	#12
LandCruiser BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Chennai Posts: 712 Thanked: 51 Times View My Garage	Wow Sutil at 4th place. Hope he can aim for podium. Go FI! Fisi is somewhere at the 18th! And the man driving the dog put it on 8th place!
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3rd October 2009, 12:11	#13
KRRaj BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 514 Thanked: 35 Times View My Garage	Lots of Drivers posted their fastest times under yellow flags. So expect some penalties likely for the 2 Brawns. Buemi lost out big time with his crash in Q2. You dont get much of a chance to put a STR in Q3. He is under investigation as well following his drive of the damaged car to the pits. Busy day for the Stewards. Last edited by KRRaj : 3rd October 2009 at 12:21.
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3rd October 2009, 12:16	#14
McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Well Glock apparently has a wounded leg and back. I don't think he'll be racing tomorrow. Incident packed quali today.
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