2009 Abu Dhabi Formula 1 Grand Prix - Page 3

zephyrus17 · October 27th, 2009, 5:40 AM

Nothing can beat the altitude changes on spa, though. Just beautiful

A7XFan22 · October 27th, 2009, 11:56 AM

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Kobayashi to race for Toyota in Abu Dhabi

Toyota have confirmed on Tuesday that their third driver Kamui Kobayashi will race again for the Japanese team at this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Kobayashi made his debut in Brazil earlier this month, after being drafted in to replace Timo Glock, who had suffered a cracked vertebra and cut leg in an accident during qualifying for the Japanese race.

Although Toyota had been optimistic that Glock would be well enough to compete at the Yas Marina season finale, the Japanese team have decided not to risk an early return to racing for the German and have instead opted to allow Kobayashi to race for a second time.

"We feel genuinely sorry for Timo that his season, which has included two impressive podium finishes, is ending in this way,” explained Toyota team president John Howett. “Having discussed the medical advice with Timo and his management, the team has decided to take no risk and to put Kamui in the car. Kamui performed well in Brazil in difficult circumstances so we are happy to ask him to once again deputise."

Twenty three year-old Kobayashi enjoyed a spirited maiden race appearance at Interlagos, qualifying in 11th and finishing in ninth.

PaperBiro · October 27th, 2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by ahpadt

I can understand that people arn't as interested in F1 now that the championship is done, but why not watch it when it's a brand new circuit? Don't judge it before you've seen it.

There's only one remotely interesting corner in the whole track, and that's the Turns 2/3 complex. OK, that's technically two corners, but still. After Valencia, people have completely lost their faith in new circuits.

rowd22 · October 27th, 2009, 12:59 PM

I'm looking forward to see how Kobayashi goes this GP

He looks really promising - i reckon he might even get in the points

zephyrus17 · October 27th, 2009, 1:14 PM

What an excuse. They just want Kobayashi to race again instead of Glock so they can rally the Japanese board members

settler · October 27th, 2009, 2:04 PM

Japanese team just want Japanese driver. Last year, when I was in Japan Kobayashi was presented in Toyota's showroom on an equal footing with Trulli and Glock, even if he was only test driver who didn't do much. So yes, Toyota needs good publicity on Japanese market during financial crisis so they need Kobayashi on the track.

And since Nakajima looses his place at Williams Toyota probably will have to give seat to Kobayashi next year so they're giving him opportunity now to gain some race experience in F1 car.

Sir Stiggington · October 27th, 2009, 5:37 PM

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Originally Posted by zephyrus17

What an excuse. They just want Kobayashi to race again instead of Glock so they can rally the Japanese board members

This. Kimi and Kobayashi at Toyota for 2010 images/smilies/biggrin.gif

EsPpY · October 27th, 2009, 7:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Sir Stiggington

This. Kimi and Kobayashi at Toyota for 2010 images/smilies/biggrin.gif

Aint gonna happen with Kimi on that front. All of the budget will go to Kimi's pocket, leaving Toyota to field tricycles for the race.

EsPpY · October 27th, 2009, 7:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rowd22

I'm looking forward to see how Kobayashi goes this GP

He looks really promising - i reckon he might even get in the points

Again, I reckon 9-14.

Was right once, see how this one goes.

DaHitch · October 27th, 2009, 9:42 PM

Expect Jake to present either Quali or the race in his pink shirt again. ^^
http://twitpic.com/n5736

MP4/14 · October 28th, 2009, 1:25 AM

Can't believe some of the people saying they are thinking of not watching this Grand Prix.

There hasn't been a GP yet and already judging it.

I love F1 and would watch a race if it was in a shopping centre car park.

Xeon SX · October 28th, 2009, 1:34 AM

I've even taken a day off work to watch practice 1 and 2 )

EsPpY · October 28th, 2009, 7:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeon SX

I've even taken a day off work to watch practice 1 and 2 )

Lol seriously ?

PaperBiro · October 28th, 2009, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Xeon SX

I've even taken a day off work to watch practice 1 and 2 )

Jesus H Christ... images/smilies/tumbleweed.gif

But then again, yesterday someone took a day off work just to get away from me (long story).

EDIT: Also, you're usage of the past tense confuses me. Today is Wednesday right?

fbc · October 28th, 2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by MP4/14

I love F1 and would watch a race if it was in a shopping centre car park.

I guess you'll love this circuit then... images/smilies/tongue.gif

I'm sure we're all keen F1 fans, but there's a lot of us that are just bored shitless with these dull, featureless 'modern' circuits. I get excited before watching a race at Spa, Suzuka, Silverstone, or Monza - I don't get anything like that same buzz before Valencia, nor am I getting it before this GP.

Xeon SX · October 28th, 2009, 10:23 AM

Past tense because I usually work Fridays but agreed not to with my boss because I want to watch F1.
I'm surprised so many of you aren't looking forward to this. Theres a cool pit lane exit, long straight and a chance Lewis might win here )) And I like red button commentaries.

vikiradTG2007 · October 28th, 2009, 3:50 PM

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Originally Posted by MP4/14

I love F1 and would watch a race if it was in a shopping centre car park.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caesars_Palace_Grand_Prix images/smilies/wink.gif

PaperBiro · October 28th, 2009, 3:51 PM

^That's technically a hotel car park. images/smilies/tongue.gif

vikiradTG2007 · October 28th, 2009, 4:03 PM

^ I know. Still, a large flat car park is a large flat car park.

Sir Stiggington · October 28th, 2009, 6:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Xeon SX

Past tense because I usually work Fridays but agreed not to with my boss because I want to watch F1.
I'm surprised so many of you aren't looking forward to this.

I think we shouldn't call it a Valencia just yet, as you say. Let's give it a chance.

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zephyrus17 Joined: Sep 21st, 2006 Last Online: 8:20 AM Location: Adelaide Age: 21 Posts: 1,130 Rep Power: 27	Nothing can beat the altitude changes on spa, though. Just beautiful

October 27th, 2009, 1:14 PM	#45
zephyrus17 Joined: Sep 21st, 2006 Last Online: 8:20 AM Location: Adelaide Age: 21 Posts: 1,130 Rep Power: 27	What an excuse. They just want Kobayashi to race again instead of Glock so they can rally the Japanese board members

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settler Joined: Sep 22nd, 2008 Last Online: 10:50 AM Location: Poland Age: 23 Posts: 214 Car: VW Corrado VR6 LFS Status: Rep Power: 13	Japanese team just want Japanese driver. Last year, when I was in Japan Kobayashi was presented in Toyota's showroom on an equal footing with Trulli and Glock, even if he was only test driver who didn't do much. So yes, Toyota needs good publicity on Japanese market during financial crisis so they need Kobayashi on the track. And since Nakajima looses his place at Williams Toyota probably will have to give seat to Kobayashi next year so they're giving him opportunity now to gain some race experience in F1 car.

October 28th, 2009, 1:25 AM	#51
MP4/14 Joined: Mar 3rd, 2009 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Australia Posts: 802 Rep Power: 16	Can't believe some of the people saying they are thinking of not watching this Grand Prix. There hasn't been a GP yet and already judging it. I love F1 and would watch a race if it was in a shopping centre car park.

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Xeon SX Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London Posts: 1,429 Rep Power: 22	I've even taken a day off work to watch practice 1 and 2 )

October 28th, 2009, 10:23 AM	#56
Xeon SX Joined: Feb 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: London Posts: 1,429 Rep Power: 22	Past tense because I usually work Fridays but agreed not to with my boss because I want to watch F1. I'm surprised so many of you aren't looking forward to this. Theres a cool pit lane exit, long straight and a chance Lewis might win here )) And I like red button commentaries.

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