Lets face it, the teams who accelerate their development,and testing are the teams that accelerate to the finish line in the top three..
Whatever decreases lap time or a pit stop is key here, how much money you spend should only be limited by development deadlines.
You just can’t put a price on first place..(because then everyone would try to buy it no matter the cost!)
Champions are made by finding new technology, then getting the maximum performance out of it and applying
their contribution to the team. Processes like this develop those key people to build a team of champions.

How many teams will start 2009 with a working KERS?
I am happy to hear this has become a non issue, run it if you want to, or simply watch others develop the technology and come on board when it’s necessary. We’ll see….”Race Proven” is just that.

Will the cars look ridiculous?

Define ‘ridiculous’?– New developments change the appearance but love runs deeper than shells.
When you have the ultimate machinery and skills at your disposal, then by all means use them!!
You can make fun of my looks all the way to the finish line, and if I win I’ll thank you for the attention. Greatness doesn’t have a look, it is a state of mind. A
motion in fact, coupled with desire, determination and the will to win. There is one place to aspire to be thats #1 period. Doesn’t number 1 look pretty? Call it ridiculous if you like…

Will the cars be able to follow each other more closely?

Oh man, now I’m gonna blow!
Perfection is a demand champions make, both on there selves and their governing body ,they endure it and see it to the end. When will the FIA come to their senses?
From the Stewards to the Ambassadors, strict rules and regulations need to be mandated, there is no excuse to leave races up to vague interpretation of an event. Rules such as:
1. No if and or butt’s about it, if your nose is in the lead, then you OWN the corner at the designated corner beginning. But all four tyres need to be in the raceway designated boarders- this would include but not be limited to the ‘Double line’, curb and wall or infield. In the event you are in the lead at the corner you are not allowed to take your race line off track, if your forced then you have the all clear, if not forced you must relinquish the position and must follow until the next lap . If you are not in the lead at the corner designated beginning (marked with solid red line) and you cause and incident you are given a ten second penalty and lose 5 grid positions in the next race. Like or not if you don’t own the corner, or hold your line you must give way and relinquish the position.- Replay tape and car sensors will show final proof that is undeniably accurate.
2. We get that it’s your country, but it’s OUR F1. Delegates and Ambassadors are great for the sport, get them and let them be involved. This should not include any live racing decision period. Let them make their case and be heard, but Stewards MUST maintain the dignity and accuracy of all penalties with no exception!

Will we see any new liveries?

Very easy to answer, YES. Put teams together on a racetrack and you get instant liveries, if it wasn’t last week then it’s a new one! Who are you racing against? EVERYONE!

Will the recession cause any major sponsors to pull out?

It is always hard to say what will happen in the financial markets when they can be corrupt and ever changing. Some will come and some will go. Never forget this is F1, the best, the cream of the crop, the top of the line, simply put: “There is no better”

Will the Canadian Grand Prix be reinstated?

Cultural demands are great, one can never tell the odd steps of a country and just what may be in store in it’s future. Fans should be the ‘end all’ deciding factor. Do the teams wish to race? YES So now your just deciding where they race at. Origins and history live long, when you have one you must embrace it. Sacrifices must be made on occasion. Safety never being one, of course.

Which drivers will fill the remaining open spots?

All decision have been made- each team has chosen the best drivers. Teams depend on and chose the correct winning combination for each event, whether it is for practice, race or testing. Let the teams salute their nominees with class. Wait for their announcements.

Will we see any major shifts in the balance of power between team mates?

A shift occurs when one driver out performs the other, the question is can the shift be maintained. It is always off balance. Due to the scale being tipped by first place, nothing else is on that side of the pendulum. You win or you lose there is no other.

What’s Max Mosley’s next move – and is he really preparing to step down?

I can’t tell you that. But what I can tell you is that he is an embarrassment to both his country and F1, not to mention his family. End of discussion, no really, Max, hit the road and don’t come back.

I am looking forward to the upcoming races!!

The cars were knocking on the times laid down by unlimited rev V-10 cars with more downforce (and MSC)and the Force India was only a couple seconds off the front of the mid-pack. And how may times was .3s the difference between pole and row 3?

We may be back to 4-6 seconds front to back—the 3-stage qualifying will be largely academic. The slicks and reduced turbulence will be moot if cars are not actually competitive. I love the techinical development but I don’t want to see a 90s style season where one or two teams lash the field by 3-4 seconds in qualifying and one car romps to 15 victories.

- I have always thought that KERS was an innovation that would allow the big car manufacturing teams to improve greatly in performance, and I think whichever one masters the technology the fastest will indeed be pushing for podiums next season. I’m not saying that Honda is exactly the favorites for the WCC, but it greatly increases their chances of being competitive.

- In terms of appearences for the cars, the renderings I have seen of the 2009-spec cars don’t look very good. However, if they offer a trade-off in performance and increase overtaking, the I’m sure none of us will mind, and after so long we will be so used to them it won’t even be an issue anymore.

- Out of the teams that have announced their line-ups, I think the only major shift in power may be Heidfeld running at the same pace as Kubica. Heikki and Piquet won’t get close to Lewis and Fernando, but perhaps the most interesting battle will be between the Ferrari drivers- who will ge tthe upper hand in the team? In terms of the teams yet to announce their drivers, I think if Senna shows even a glimmer of promise in his test, the ride is his. At STR, my guess is as good as yours……

- In terms of calendar announcements, I would expect to hear a defenate word on Canada very soon. With the days ticking by and teams needing to make travel plans, I don’t know if it will be back for 2009, but I would say 2010 without a doubt- if Bernie asks the government for big money, then they will give him big money. Also, while we’re on this subject, there are many of us down here south of the Canadian border who are waiting for not only an F1 return to North America, but to the United States of America. If nothing comes out before December, keep an eye on the Motorsports Business Forum in Monaco early next month, where I believe Tony George is one of the featured speakers.

- And lastly, on the subject of Mad Max, I believe he has been given a second wind after winning his court case, and the attempt to introduce spec engines is just a sign that he dosen’t intend to go away anytime soon. I see his attitude towards the FIA presidency in the same light as another rouge political figure, Charlton Heston, once said when speaking of his right to own a firearm here in America…….”I’ll give it up when you pry it from my cold, dead hands.”

for the teams that will not run KERS early on in the season, wil they incure a weight penalty to compensate? because obviously the cars using KERS will definetly have a handicap, where weight would be priority, not to mention if it is unreliable it could put cars out of the running altogether, is it worth the risk while competing teams will have an advantage in that sense also?

We have had these wings before and the get broken with minimal contact. Every time a car touches the car in front it will have to disappear into the pits for a nose job. Of course in the warped world of the FIA this counts as a place change and will no doubt be included in any stats they produce to prove their changes worked. In the world of the race fan though we are going to have races ruined and races and maybe even championships decided by brolen noses.

I want to see drivers able to attack the track and the car in front what chance is there of that happening when the driver has to cope with a change of aero set up mid corner coupled with the use of a push to pass button which will increase his engine power by 10% and at the same time he has to protect his exposed and delicate nose.

Some times you have to wonder if the stewards are the only people in the FIA who know nothing about motor racing. I could understand someone suggesting that front wings extend in front of the front wheels if it had never been done before. However it has been done before and a lont of noses got broken.