Mark Webber, is playing up the underdog role before Brazil and has caused a bit of stir saying that Red Bull favor Vettel, with Red Bull claiming to be "greatly hurt" by the comment. Emotionally, I hardly believe that but one has to wonder what Mark is up to. For more insight, Peter Windsor bio's the gritty Webber's motorsport journey. So far...
First off, Aussie GP was better in Adelaide, would be better in Perth. Local pride aside, the 2010 F1 is up against the wall this weekend. Those heavy cars and lack of pit action courtesy of FOTA, coupled with the aero rules of the FIA and the clear lack of direction from FOM, are a recipe for a Nutter Bore-ain -- all year long!! There are bright spots as this article points out, yet, apart from drastic measures this season looks LOST before it even gets going. Let's hope it's better this weekend.
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Here is the latest from the FIA with respect to the ongoing 2010 saga and the process they used to choose the new teams. Whilst the FOTA group hems and haws about whatever they are hemming and hawing about (power?), rumour has it that Coca Cola and Nascar may be lurking in the background ready to pounce. Sounds like a wild pack of Hollywood agents are sharpening their pencils. More Q&A here:
Julian Jakobi, Senna's business manager through his years in F1, speak franky and candidly on Ayrton, and the uniqueness of his character and talent. Quite moving stuff, in the the week of the 15year anniversary of the world champs fatal accident.
Red Bull launches their RB5 stunner, proving again that all who claimed the new cars were ugly are an unstylish lot that ought to be involved in reality shows where we visit their homes and see the horror they live in rather than expressing their opinions in public. All the 2009 F1 Cars are about the best batch since F1's golden age. Look for more pictures here:
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/news/2009/02/09/red-bull-presents-rb5/