F1 » Ferrari set to win first race of 2009

Is it just me or is everyone else very excited to see the new cars?

Over the years they have become so similar, almost generic.

I''m so exciting to see how each team has interpreted the new rules.

Potentially every team on the grid could have a radically different approach, well I hope so anyway.

Yeah, I hope so too. Will never be as surprised to see anything at a launch as the six wheeled Tyrrell though!

Modus, thats has got me thinking...

Those good old days of such different approaches. The costs weren't Barmey back then and the racing was great.

What if they just set some basic parameters : Xm2 of down force, four wheels and 2l v8 plus a budget cap? Let the teams do what they want?! Let innovation rule!

They haven't come up with a name yet?? Maybe F-KERS '09 would be good :P

Yes I know I'm eaherly awaiting how these new machines will look. Hopefully there will be some very innovative designs...

Probably end up called the F209K..

I like the way Ferrari has chosen to siddle up to the KERS technology. I think starting with a lower CG & more ballast availability will at least offset the blast for the pass in the early part of the Season. But some Teams will get it right, some won't. I expect some strange results!

forager, i agree, but also add in the possible teething problems with the systems, that could mean that a car, running with a malfunctioning system, would be handicapped by the extra weight. and i still believe that there is a physical danger to driver, or mechanics, or marshals in event of an accident. another question is tha safety of fuel stops. a bmw mechanic got a severe shock from the kers. what if the spark had ignited spilling fuel?? fia should have allowed teams to test over a longer period, before fitting it to cars. ferrari may ultimately prove to have made a wise decision.

I don't think their KERS system is perfect, at least before the first race starts. Should that happen I would not be surprised to see they run without it until it was properly ready... unless if they choose the bravest step: develop the KERS heads-on by racing them on the track.

This is a technology Toyota will have advantage due to their hybrid car technology. Wonder what would happen should Honda didn't pull out though...

From what I've been able to gleam off the net, Ferrari won't start the Season with KERS. Sandbagging? I have not read anything about how the Marshalls will deal with the Potentcial (sp) static discharge. This could be scarey. Do'es any body out there know anything about this?

More importantly, what measures have the FIA instituted for these occurances. After all, they are the ones who instigated the introduction of KERS.