Jarno Trulli may have taken pole position but Sebastian Vettel is set to stop three laps later than the Toyota driver in the Bahrain Grand Prix. Here’s the fuel weights for each of the drivers and their predicted first stint lengths.
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Bahrain Grand Prix grid
Posted onHere is the grid for the 2009 Bahrain Grand Prix: 1. Jarno Trulli 1?óÔé¼??33.431 2. Timo Glock 1?óÔé¼??33.712 3. Sebastian Vettel 1?óÔé¼??34.015 4. Jenson Button 1?óÔé¼??34.044 5. Lewis Hamilton 1?óÔé¼??34.196 6. Rubens Barrichello 1?óÔé¼??34.239 7. Fernando Alonso 1?óÔé¼??34.578 8. Felipe Massa 1?óÔé¼??34.818 9. Nico Rosberg 1?óÔé¼??35.134 10. Kimi Raikkonen 1?óÔé¼??35.380 11. Heikki Kovalainen 1?óÔé¼??33.242 12. … Continue reading Bahrain Grand Prix grid
Predict the Bahrain Grand Prix pole sitter and podium and win cool F1 prizes
Posted onIt’s time for the second round of the 2009 F1 Fanatic Predictions Championship. Don’t worry if you missed the first round at China last weekend – the mixed-up race meant the scores were fairly low. Plus we have some new prizes up for grabs – and more to come soon as well. Place your predictions … Continue reading Predict the Bahrain Grand Prix pole sitter and podium and win cool F1 prizes
Bahrain Grand Prix weather forecast
Posted onThe 2008 season was unusually wet with five races significantly affected by rain – and so far in 2009 we’ve already had rain in two of the three Grands Prix so far. But that is not likely to continue at our next venue – the Bahrain International Circuit which is, of course, in the middle … Continue reading Bahrain Grand Prix weather forecast
Expect a Brawn resurgence at Bahrain (Bahrain Grand Prix preview)
Posted onFour races in five weeks – the 2009 F1 season is off to a hectic start. Bahrain is the last of the opening series of ‘flyaway’ races and, after two rain-affected Grands Prix, we’re likely to see a much more normal race at the desert circuit. Can Red Bull repeat their form from Shanghai in … Continue reading Expect a Brawn resurgence at Bahrain (Bahrain Grand Prix preview)
Bahrain Grand Prix TV times
Posted onThe Bahrain Grand Prix, round four of the 2009 F1 championship, is this weekend. Here’s where BBC are broadcasting the coverage for British viewers. All sessions are supported by radio commentary (on Five Live or Five Live Sports Extra) and are broadcast online. Friday 24th April 7.55-9.35am – First practice live (Red button / online) … Continue reading Bahrain Grand Prix TV times
Is Istanbul Park the best Tilke track?
Posted onIs Istanbul Park the best F1 track Hermann Tilke has designed? Bernie Ecclestone’s track designer of choice gets a lot of flak from fand for building dull circuits. But Istanbul’s mix of gradients, a pair of decent overtaking opportunities, and the impressive four-apex turn eight make it one of his more popular efforts. How do … Continue reading Is Istanbul Park the best Tilke track?
Video: F1 testing at Bahrain (part 4)
Posted onFerrari looked very quick in testing at Bahrain International Circuit last week. Here’s some video from the test and an interview with a very happy-looking Kimi Raikkonen. But it didn’t all go well for the team – there’s some footage of Felipe Massa pulling to a halt with apparent technical problems. Toyota, who were also … Continue reading Video: F1 testing at Bahrain (part 4)