Wrapping up the Turkish Grand Prix coverage at F1 Fanatic, here’s a look back at the rest of the weekend’s stories. Including Rubens Barrichello’s concerns about his reliability, what went wrong for Fisichella and the other changes to the cars.
2009 turkish grand prix articles archive
It wasn’t just Button that cost Vettel second (Turkish Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onSebastian Vettel’s three-stop strategy at Istanbul left him vulnerable to team mate Mark Webber. Webber occasionally managed to match Vettel’s pace despite carrying a heavier fuel which, along with Vettel’s delay behind Button, helped Webber nab second off his team mate. Here’s an analysis of the Turkish Grand Prix including how far McLaren are off … Continue reading It wasn’t just Button that cost Vettel second (Turkish Grand Prix analysis)
2009 Turkish Grand Prix facts and stats
Posted onFour consecutive wins for Jenson Button – three consecutive no-scores for McLaren. Here’s the Turkish Grand Prix in numbers.
Vettel’s mistake lets Button in for another win
2009 Turkish Grand Prix review
Posted onJenson Button added Istanbul Park to the growing roster of circuits he has conquered this year.
Rate the race: Turkish Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button notched up his sixth win of 2009 in Turkey. What did you think of the race? Rate it out of ten and leave a comment below:
Championship standings after Turkey
Posted onDrivers’ championship Jenson Button 61 Rubens Barrichello 35 Sebastian Vettel 29 Mark Webber 27.5 Jarno Trulli 19.5 Timo Glock 13 Nico Rosberg 11.5 Felipe Massa 11 Fernando Alonso 11 Kimi Raikkonen 9 Lewis Hamilton 9 Nick Heidfeld 6 Heikki Kovalainen 4 Sebastien Buemi 3 Sebastien Bourdais 2 Robert Kubica 2 Adrian Sutil 0 Nelson Piquet … Continue reading Championship standings after Turkey
Turkish Grand Prix result
Posted on1. Jenson Button, Brawn-Mercedes 2. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault 3. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault 4. Jarno Trulli, Toyota 5. Nico Rosberg, Williams-Toyota 6. Felipe Massa, Ferrari 7. Robert Kubica, BMW 8. Timo Glock, Toyota 9. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari 10. Fernando Alonso, Renault 11. Nick Heidfeld, BMW 12. Kazuki Nakajima, Williams-Toyota 13. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes 14. … Continue reading Turkish Grand Prix result
Off-line start is bad news for Button (Turkish Grand Prix pre-race analysis)
Posted onWe’ve got the championship leaders in the top four positions, tricky track conditions and one of F1’s best modern circuits. Can Sebastian Vettel keep the heavier-fuelled Jenson Button behind? Is Rubens Barrichello the biggest obstacle to a Button win? And how much of a problem will the soft tyres be? Let’s take a look at … Continue reading Off-line start is bad news for Button (Turkish Grand Prix pre-race analysis)
Vettel to make first pit stop before Button (Turkish Grand Prix fuel weights)
Posted onSebastian Vettel may be starting from pole position but Jenson Button is carrying more fuel than the Red Bull driver. Button’s Brawn is fuelled around two laps longer than Vettel and Mark Webber, fourth on the grid, is fuelled even further. Fuel weights in full below.
Sebastian Vettel holds back Brawns for pole
2009 Turkish Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onSebastian Vettel dominated qualifying for the Turkish Grand Prix, setting fastest time in all three parts of the session.
Turkish Grand Prix grid
Posted onHere is the grid for the Turkish Grand Prix. 1. Sebastian Vettel, Red Bull-Renault – 1’28.316 2. Jenson Button, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’28.421 3. Rubens Barrichello, Brawn-Mercedes – 1’28.579 4. Mark Webber, Red Bull-Renault – 1’28.613 5. Jarno Trulli, Toyota – 1’28.666 6. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari – 1’28.815 7. Felipe Massa, Ferrari – 1’28.858 8. Fernando … Continue reading Turkish Grand Prix grid
Post your predictions for the Turkish Grand Prix and win F1 prizes
Posted onJoin in the F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship by posting your picks for pole position and the top three on the podium below. Even if you haven’t joined in the four rounds so far, with 60 points up for grabs at each round and the championship leader on 105, it’s still worth joining in!
More new helmets for Sebastian Vettel
Posted onSebastian Vettel will add more new helmets to his collection at Turkey this weekend with this selection of fresh new designs: Images (C) Red Bull / Getty Read more 2009 F1 drivers helmets (Pictures) Sebastian Vettel using new helmet in 2009 Vettel’s special helmet (Pictures) Another new helmet design for Vettel Fernando Alonso’s new helmet … Continue reading More new helmets for Sebastian Vettel
BMW need double diffuser to put their 2009 campaign back on track in Turkey
Posted onBMW scored their first F1 win in the seventh round of 2008 in Canada. But this year they look to the seventh race – the Turkish Grand Prix – with hopes of turning their season around after a disastrous start to a year that promised much. Its F1.09 will finally have a double diffuser, over … Continue reading BMW need double diffuser to put their 2009 campaign back on track in Turkey
Massa aims for fourth Istanbul win in improving F60 (Turkish GP preview)
Posted onFerrari were the closest team to Brawn at Monaco – but can they repeat their form at Turkey this weekend? Felipe Massa has won the last three Turkish Grands Prix. If his F60 is on the pace he looks a strong bet to become the second driver to beat Jenson Button to victory this year.
Turkish Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onThis year’s Turkish Grand Prix is expected to be run in much warmer weather than last year. The 2008 Turkish Grand Prix was the first time the race had been held early in the season, and teams were greeted by much cooler conditions than they had been used to when the race was held in … Continue reading Turkish Grand Prix weather forecast
Turkish Grand Prix TV times
Posted onIt’s the Turkish Grand Prix this weekend – here are details of when the sessions are being broadcast on the BBC. Friday 5th June First practice: 08:00-09:30 – BBC Red Button and online Second practice: 12:00-13:30 – BBC Red Button and online Saturday 6th June Third practice: 09:00-10:00 – BBC Red Button and online Qualifying: … Continue reading Turkish Grand Prix TV times