[F1] F1 nieuwtjes topic deel 53; Waar Ferrari laatste is

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FIA to launch probe on '08 Singapore GP

The FIA is to launch an investigation into the events at last year's Singapore Grand Prix, where Renault's Fernando Alonso claimed victory on the back of a crash by his team-mate Nelson Piquet.

Alonso's success was sealed by the timing of a safety car in the early stages of the inaugural event - which had been called out when Piquet crashed into the wall shortly after his team-mate stopped for fuel.

The timing of Piquet's crash prompted wild conspiracy theories that the Brazilian had been ordered to deliberately spin to help Renault take its first victory of the year. Piquet himself insisted at the time that the accident had been caused by him simply trying too hard.

"It was my mistake," said Piquet. "We tried two extreme strategies with Fernando quite short and me quite long in the hope of getting a safety car. If I hadn't crashed I would have been lucky with the safety car later in the race because I was very happy.

"We're always scraping the walls, and once you've touched the wall a little too much and lose control that's it."

It is understood, however, that fresh evidence about the events that took place in the race have now come to light - which has prompted the FIA to step in.

Piquet was dropped by Renault after this year's Hungarian Grand Prix, and has been outspoken in his criticisms of the outfit - and in particular team principal Flavio Briatore. It is not clear if the Brazilian himself has been a catalyst for the investigation, or if the evidence has come from elsewhere.

The FIA has not elaborated on the details of its inquiry, but a spokesperson confirmed to AUTOSPORT that an investigation was under way.

"The FIA can confirm that an investigation is underway regarding alleged events at a previous world championship race," said the spokesperson.

Should the FIA investigation suggest there is any evidence of foul play involved, then the governing body could call a hearing of the World Motor Sport Council to discuss the matter.

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 18:44 schreef Trystar het volgende:
Het moet toch niet veel gekker gaan worden.

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 19:31 schreef Sinister-D- het volgende:
Omg is Piquet olie op een vuurtje aan 't gooien ofzo?

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 19:37 schreef ElmarO het volgende:

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En op het moment dat Grosjean crashte plaatste Piquet ook Boa Grosjean (Good Grosjean) op zijn Twitter. Volgens mij is er dus iemand een beetje frusti.

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 19:41 schreef Trystar het volgende:

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Zo verliest Piquet wel wat van zijn helden status bij mij

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Badoer gelooft er trouwens ook nog steeds in

'Badoer hoopt op puntenfinish in Italië'

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FORMULA 1
"Alonso in Ferrari a Monza"
Sarà lui a sostituire Badoer
L'annuncio del Gr1: lo spagnolo bicampione del mondo guiderà la rossa dal Gran Premio d'Italia, al posto del deludente veneto. In Renault verrà spostato Robert Kubica dalla Bmw-Sauber

Fernando AlonsoSPA - Alonso in Ferrari al Posto di Badoer da Monza. L'accordo, che è stato anticipato dal GR1, sarebbe stato raggiunto nella notte e verrà annunciato martedì. Gli sponsor di tutte le parti interessate hanno dato il benestare. Ovviamente gli organizzatori del Gp d'Italia si stanno leccando i baffi. Al posto di Alonso in Renault andrebbe il polacco Robert Kubica della Bmw-Sauber, che ormai è una squadra in dismissione.

Arriva però la secca smentita di Flavio Briatore. "E' una cosa che non può succedere si contuinano a diere delle gran c..."
30 agosto 2009

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 19:41 schreef Trystar het volgende:

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Zo verliest Piquet wel wat van zijn helden status bij mij

Badoer gelooft er trouwens ook nog steeds in

'Badoer hoopt op puntenfinish in Italië'

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 19:51 schreef Sinister-D- het volgende:
Dat gaat 'm nog lukken ook! zijn vorige uitdaging -Q2 bereiken- heeft ie toch ook met succes vervolledigt

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 18:34 schreef ElmarO het volgende:

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 19:41 schreef Trystar het volgende:

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Zo verliest Piquet wel wat van zijn helden status bij mij

Badoer gelooft er trouwens ook nog steeds in

'Badoer hoopt op puntenfinish in Italië'

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Op maandag 31 augustus 2009 08:30 schreef Googolplexian het volgende:

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Mjah ... Monza is wel een baan die hij beter kent dan alle andere coureurs ... theoretisch.

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Op zondag 30 augustus 2009 19:31 schreef Sinister-D- het volgende:
Omg is Piquet olie op een vuurtje aan 't gooien ofzo?

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Op maandag 31 augustus 2009 09:00 schreef Fluffy_Augurk het volgende:

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En volgens zijn Twitter is zijn toekomst "F1 F1 F1 "

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1 August 2009 by Keith Collantine
Here’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today.

If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below.

Giancarlo Fisichella on red alert for Ferrari

Giancarlo Fisichella's manager Enrico Zanarini: “I repeat, nobody has been in touch. And to tell you the truth, we find ourselves in a fantastic team with a great car for Monza because, if the car is good here, it is good there.”

Kimi Raikkonen will take pay-cut to race for Brawn next season

"Kimi Raikkonen has offered to take a £10million pay cut to be Jenson Button's team-mate at Brawn next season."

Massa creates new category to train pilots in Brazil

Google translation of Portuguese article,

Mercedes to sort engine plans by Monza

"F1's regulations stipulate that any manufacturer supplying more than two teams in F1 needs special dispensation from the FIA. Haug confirmed that his company had received such approval to supply four teams."

Tyre issues are back, says Brawn

Ross Brawn: "The middle period, which will almost certainly be on the hard tyre, he will be very strong. The start and the middle part of the race will be crucial."

Vatanen meets with FOTA in Spa

Ari Vatanen: "They have lived in fear without knowing what the future holds, and that's no way to run a sport. I can't see why different members of the same family cannot work together without one side or another wanting to dominate the other."

Herbert goes back to his roots after horror crash

"Today's debut comes at a happier hunting ground, Silverstone, where he won the British Grand Prix in 1995. But even that moment – which he describes as the best of his career – was tainted by the accident. 'For the last 12 laps I was screaming in the car when I was braking,' says Herbert, who was struggling to brake with his left, more damaged foot in order to give the right a rest. 'The toes got sliced at the top and there's a lot of callous – it was that part that was hurting' he says. 'When I got out of the car I could not tell anyone because I would have been chucked out of the sport!'"

Button fears for championship lead

Jenson Button: "We have a couple of weeks before Monza and hopefully we can find out the reasons. The car doesn't feel to me like it did earlier in the season. We had a couple of cold races but since it has been warmer, I still can't find a good balance."

Teams set to discuss third car concept

Frank Williams doesn't want three car teams: "Three cars? I would block it. It is not necessary today. [...] I am sure it is the case for other people too and if you were Ferrari you could get 1-2-3 in every race, with more testing. It is obvious."

These are links I’ve bookmarked using Delicious. You can see my Delicious profile here.

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Op maandag 31 augustus 2009 15:35 schreef Game_Error het volgende:
hoe wil je dan het circuit schoonmaken? het idee van een saftey car is dat de marshalls steeds 2 of 3 minuten hebben waarop ze de baan op kunnen zonder uit te hoven kijken voor auto's

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Badoer: "Mij vervangen zou absurd zijn"

Volgens Luca Badoer zou het 'absurd' zijn als Ferrari hem vervangt voor de Italiaanse Grand Prix. Volgens vrij hardnekkige geruchten heeft Ferrari zijn ook laten vallen op Giancarlo Fisichella, maar Badoer zou het onzinnig vinden als hij niet mag rijden op een circuit dat hij zo goed kent als Monza.

"Ik kan zeggen dat ik na twee races veel meer grip heb gekregen op alle dingen die ik moet leren", zei Badoer tegen persbureau Reuters. "Ik heb zo veel geleerd in deze twee races en heb veel ervaring opgedaan. Het zou zonde zijn als de zaken nu zouden veranderen."

"Monza, Mugello en Fiorano zijn de circuits waar ik het meest heb gereden. Het zou absurd en zeer teleurstellend zijn, want ik denk dat ik in Monza het juiste gevoel zal hebben."

Badoer finishte op Spa-Francorchamps als laatste, terwijl teamgenoot Kimi Raikkonen de race won.

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Op maandag 31 augustus 2009 16:16 schreef Trystar het volgende:

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