13-Nov-08: New 2009 Spec Williams is Revealed
This is F1 Minute for the 13th November.
We have seen our first proper pictures of a 2009 specification car, as Williams shook down their new aerodynamic package in Gloucestershire today. Formula 3 driver Jonathan Kennard was behind the wheel, as the team tested out the new higher, shorter rear wing, and lower, flatter front wing without a bridge over the nose. Kennard said he enjoyed the test and thanked the team for the opportunity, but there’s no word on how the new wings affected performance.
While we’re on the subject of Williams, they have extended their partnership with financial service providers Allianz. The pairing have been together for over ten years now, and both are very happy with the support from the other side of the fence.
Elsewhere today, organisers of the Canadian Grand Prix say they are still working hard to get the event reinstated. There’s only a few weeks left, and the Montreal mayor is considering every option to try and rescue the race.
And very quickly to finish, Barrichello says if he doesn’t retain a seat in Formula 1, he’ll give up competitive motorsport for good.
That’s it for today, please join me again tomorrow for another F1 Minute.
Paul on Thu, 13th Nov 2008 22:32
I think the 2009 car designs will be a step in the right direction…apart from the rear wing. It is much too narrow!
I think plus slicks will make for some really good racing, and I can’t wait to see KERS in action. I wonder if the FIA will make them display a light or something to show that they are using KERS. Like the wet-tyre rear light but green or something
Jim Leedham on Fri, 14th Nov 2008 02:42
Good to hear that the Montreal mayor may scrape up the $20M even in these times. It would be very counterproductive for F1 to skip North America. They are however predicting we may have to go back to horse and cart soon if GM goes under… all the parts manufacturers for Honda and Toyota would suffer too. Then it would be all horse racing anyway
Christine on Fri, 14th Nov 2008 11:25
I think the word you’re looking for is hideous
I’m looking forward to seeing what slicks have to offer, as I’ve not seen them before, and everyone says they are the answer to all our prayers!
I’m really hoping he manages it, but time is running out. I think the final calendar is due to be issued in the next couple of weeks, so he hasn’t got long.