Rubens Barrichello’s win at Valencia came as something of a surprise to F1 Fanatic readers. Only eight people predicted it – they were kemsoudeska, 1994fanatic, Rob Wilson, Tengil, Nano Rock, Net Sticks, INS and GST.
At the top of the table, SaloolaS’s lead over Dougie is down to just five points once again. Here are the standings in full.
The prizes
First place prize
- An original F1 painting by Rob Ijbema
- Five F1 DVDs from Duke Video: “Formula One 1970: The uncrowned champion”, “Formula Villeneuve: A tribute to Gilles Villeneuve”, “The World’s Greatest F1 Cars”, “Champion: Hill” and “Nine Days in Summer”
- £60 to spend on F1 merchandise at Onpole.com
3x Runners-up prizes
- Copies of “Lotus Goes Turbo” DVDs from Duke Video
- £30 to spend on F1 merchandise at Onpole.com
F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship standings
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Sush Meerkat
26th August 2009, 8:04
Haha, Dougie and Saloolas, i’m out for your blood, I want that painting.
pitt layne
26th August 2009, 8:06
I think Rubens could do it. If we look at practice typically Barri’s on it sooner then Jenson. He seems to get to the setup earlier. Could be experience or ability. With the psychological boost of winning, having the confidence of the team, and no team orders we could see a new Rubens. He’s never had that since joining Ferrari. I think RBR would need to score big in all remaining races to be a real factor at the end. Lewis has shown a resurgence lately. With that the points spread broadens. If Mike makes an appearance, all bets are off. He’ll be motivated to win at all costs, by any means necessary.
Ronman
26th August 2009, 8:44
Oh Crap, i should have participated, everytime i put Barrichelo as winner he fails me.
oh maybe it’s a good sign, I wont be putting him anymore…. LOL.
1994fanatic
26th August 2009, 22:09
Good call, I second that. You can leave the winnings to me ronman, I’ll split the winnings
PJA
26th August 2009, 9:12
I’ve had a couple of low scoring rounds now, I think I might have gone the wrong way on development.
Sush Meerkat
26th August 2009, 13:20
LMAO
and i’ve gone through 2 cordless keyboards this year, will I get a ten place grid penalty if this keyboards fails on me?
Wesley
27th August 2009, 0:00
Cordless keyboard !!??
They were banned two seasons ago….You’re disqualified!
Damon
26th August 2009, 12:34
YEAH!!! Finally I’m on page one!
Haha, I bearly made it. I’m last on page one.
Keith has pulled away a bit. Grrrr.
kallan
26th August 2009, 14:30
Haha my aim at the moment is also to be on page one, and to beat Keith by the end
Alex-Ctba
26th August 2009, 17:49
This is my target too…page one and beat Keith hahaha
1994fanatic
26th August 2009, 22:07
You can all give me a round of a golf clap, pttttttt ptttttt, thank you all!
Wesley
27th August 2009, 0:07
I am just proud to be on page one…at 53rd…tied with 11 other people…but,that is beside the point.I think I will reward myself with a pint.
Taypicala
27th August 2009, 7:55
I recall to have predicted that Barrichello won the race, but I did not seem to have received any points. :-? Maybe I wrote his name wrong in my hurry on an ancient mac in the jungle.
Sush Meerkat
27th August 2009, 10:41
Your in the Jungle?, well thats your problem, clearly the humidity is stopping you getting your keyboard up to tempurature
R Sidhu
27th August 2009, 9:36
Jenson Button will cruise to a well deserved WDC:
– He is the only driver scoring points in every race, slow corners, low temperatures, pouring rain and all.
– With 5 other drivers taking podiums, no single driver is eating into Jenson’s lead. Despite soring just 11 points over the last 4 races, his lead has come down from 26 points to 18 points.
– An average of 4 points per race will take his tally to 96. History (2003 and 2008) suggests this will be sufficient.
Dougie
27th August 2009, 13:16
I was expecting to drop down the page after that race, whew! like Button I survive through low scores for everyone :-)
At least Rubens doubled what was looking like only 5 points for a while.
Sush Meerkat
27th August 2009, 21:50
Yeah you and Saloolas has a nice advantage of 15 points though, i’m in the danger zone, maybe a radical change in game strategy is needed.
I want that painting.
Rob Wilson
27th August 2009, 19:02
yeahhhhh im one of the eight!!! get in!
Sush Meerkat
27th August 2009, 21:51
well, if you in the top eight I look forward to your challenge!.