- Formula 1 - Season 2008 -

[beglar_begi]

Ross Brawn to head up Honda...
Together now...
HOLY CRAP!!!!!!!

@nightsurfer... I partially agree with what you said there but now after this development the 2k8 season is gonna be sensational... specially after Buttons rant yesterday... man Todt is probably slightly pissed... maybe not though... who cares

read the article here:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7090180.stm

[nightsurfer]

Oh, surely Ferrari have lost their greatest asset after Schumacher. But what happened? It was virtually confirmed that he will be joining Ferrari for the 2008 season.

[beglar_begi]

@nightsurfer

That's exactly what I had thought a couple of months ago when I heard that Brawn was in negotiations with Ferrari... this is almost tantamount to schumi announcing a comeback and signing up with Williams instead of ferrari.
I agree with the article though... Brawn can only begin to have a substantial effect on the team in the 2k9 season but surely his impact will be felt in the 2k8 season. This is a great opportunity for a guy like Brawn to show his skills out of the shadow of schumi and ferrari and Todt.
The question is... as a result of Brawn's arrival will Barrichelo and Buttons extend their contracts... I got a feeling that Barrichello will stick it out with Brawn... Buttons has always seemed a bit overhyped to me anyway...

[UncleKracker]

Brawn says he needed Honda challenge

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63908

[UncleKracker]

Domenicali replaces Todt as Ferrari boss

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=41273

[UncleKracker]

Ross Brawn had success before he joinned Ferrari and there is no reason why he cannot turn Honda around. While his immediate impact on the team will be limited i think we can expect to see an improvment in the team`s fortune mid way through 2008 and onwardes.

[beglar_begi]

man 2k7 ended up being a phenomenal year didnt it... the racing season was spellbinding and the post season in gripping to say the least... bye bye Todt... hello Stefano Domenicali

[sub7er]

hmmm...all ferrari ppl ditchin the very team that gave them fame !! stefphani also had it wid ferrari...wats going on in ferrari! seemz ferrariz going downnnnn ...lol

[nightsurfer]

I am a little bit disappointed that Brawn left Ferrari but I am also happy that he will get the chance to show his own qualities particularly as a team boss. To be very honest, I would love to see Honda give teams like Renault, Red Bull and Williams some competition. After all they are a giant organization and this humiliation should end sooner rather than later.

[beglar_begi]

@nightsurfer

I agree... teams like honda and toyota not doing well in F1 seems odd... I think the 2k8 season should be a very charged affair... now all we have to look forward to in the mean time is the FIA decision on Renault and the mclaren spygate and the decision of Alonso choosing a team...

Here is a thought... Alonso headed to Honda in lieu of Brawn arriving on the scene... this guy changed Ferrari and played an integral part in making them champions to the tune of 6 consecutive years... surely that has to weigh in on the top drivers...

[nightsurfer]

@beglar-begi

Hmm, Button seemed frustrated enough to leave Honda in 2008 but I guess the arrival of Ross Brawn would have made him feel a bit more comfortable at Honda. I think both their current drivers will stay. They have a great chance to improve, lets see how well they can utilize Ross's potential. On the other hand, I think Alonso has a very important and a tough season ahead of him, probably, the toughest season he's had so far.

[UncleKracker]

@beglar-begi

I hafta agree with you.....with Ross Brawn at the helm of affairs makes Honda a desirable seat and if rumours are to be believed that Alonso only wants a one year contract with any team right now and wants to be a free agent for 2009 then Honda will be in queue to acquire his services.
Barrichello`s contract ends at the end of 2008 and should Alonso be available and willing to sign for Honda the brazilian would need to find another home.

[UncleKracker]

EVALUATING DRIVER TALENT IN F1

http://www.itv-f1.com/Feature.aspx?Type=General&PO_ID=41277

[Piranas]

I heared on tv that Alonso might move to a smaller team and will wait for an opening in a big team Like Ferrarie or BMW Sauber

[beglar_begi]

Seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher has set the fastest lap in testing for Ferrari in Barcelona.

Comeback schumi... show these guys how its really done!

article : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7080715.stm

[nightsurfer]

@beglar_begi

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The champ will always be the champ. They will compare every other Tom Dick and Harry to Schumacher but deep inside they all know who the boss is.

[beglar_begi]

Schumacher stars again in testing

Dude did it for a second day running... fastest guy on the track... why does this german tease us... come back already!

Full Article : http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7080715.stm

[nightsurfer]

Exclusive interview with Karun Chandhok

With Dr Vijay Mallya’s Spyker takeover and the prospect of hosting its own Grand Prix on the cards, India has made a real impact on Formula One racing this season. Chennai-born GP2 driver Karun Chandhok has been busy too and this week made his Formula One debut for Red Bull

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[UncleKracker]

Schumacher: Brawn will need time at Honda

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63946

[UncleKracker]

McLaren lawyer seeks title for Hamilton

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63949