Rubens Barrichello slammed his Brawn team after falling from first to sixth during the German Grand Prix: There was a great show from the team today of how to lose a race. I did all I could today, I got first at the first corner, and they made me lose the race. He added:
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F1 links: Germany update for Brawn
Posted onAfter being left reeling by Red Bull at Silverstone, Brawn will hit back with a package of updates of their own at the Nurburgring. But do I detect a hint of frustration in this quote from Ross Brawn that the drivers were unable to make use of the new parts at Silverstone? New components for … Continue reading F1 links: Germany update for Brawn
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.
Brawn set to extend Button’s contract – but will he get a new team mate?
Posted onOn the eve of the Australian Grand Prix it emerged Jenson Button had accepted a pay cut in the region of £12-15m to stay at Brawn GP following the withdrawal of Honda. Now, with a healthy lead in the world championship, he is tipped to sign a new multi-year deal with Brawn. Button looks set … Continue reading Brawn set to extend Button’s contract – but will he get a new team mate?
Button leads Brawn to third one-two
2009 Monaco Grand Prix review
Posted onThe 67th running of the Monaco Grand Prix was not a classic. But it was another vital victory for Jenson Button who stretched his 2009 win record to five from six starts on a day when simply no-one could touch him.
Unique Monaco offers opportunities for Brawn’s rivals (Monaco GP preview)
Posted onWith a great sense of timing the F1 world, torn apart by rows over how much the teams should be allowed to spend, heads to round six at Monaco – where conspicuous consumption is a way of life. Whatever F1 does to itself, the Monaco Grand Prix will hopefully always remain one of its great … Continue reading Unique Monaco offers opportunities for Brawn’s rivals (Monaco GP preview)
Renault and Ferrari cut gap to Brawn (Spanish Grand Prix analysis)
Posted onBrawn may have scored a one-two in the Spanish Grand Prix but did the chasing pack reduce their advantage? F1 Fanatic guest writer James Bolton takes a look at the qualifying data. Many F1 teams brought upgrades for the Spanish Grand Prix with the intention of closing the gap between themselves and champinoship leaders Brawn. … Continue reading Renault and Ferrari cut gap to Brawn (Spanish Grand Prix analysis)
Did Brawn deliberately give Barrichello a poor strategy to let Button win?
Posted onRubens Barrichello made an excellent start to take the lead of the Spanish Grand Prix from third on the grid. With more fuel on board than second-placed Jenson Button, and overtaking very difficult at the Circuit de Catalunya, he should have been very hard to beat. But a strange strategy call left Barrichello second behind … Continue reading Did Brawn deliberately give Barrichello a poor strategy to let Button win?
Teams bringing new parts to catch Brawn (Spanish Grand Prix preview)
Posted onMany F1 teams are expecting a boost in performance at the Spanish Grand Prix as the return to Europe gives them a chance to bring a host of news parts. Several of them are likely to introduce their versions of the ‘double decker diffusers’ that were confirmed legal last month. But with Brawn bringing updated … Continue reading Teams bringing new parts to catch Brawn (Spanish Grand Prix preview)
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)
FIA says Brawn, Williams and Toyota diffusers are legal – what happens next?
Posted onBrawn GP, Williams and Toyota will be allowed to continue using their controversial ‘double decker’ diffusers after the FIA rejected an appeal against them by four other teams. The verdict was handed down at a meeting of the International Court of Appeal attended by the seven teams involved, plus McLaren. So which of the teams … Continue reading FIA says Brawn, Williams and Toyota diffusers are legal – what happens next?
FIA to rule on legality of Brawn, Williams and Toyota diffusers (Poll)
Posted onThe FIA International Court of Appeal will today finally rule on whether the ‘double decker’ diffusers used by Brawn GP, Toyota and Williams are legal.
F1 links: Brawn’s exhausts under scrutiny
Posted onBrawn GP bodywork legality questioned "A small scandal is brewing about the legality of the winning Brawn GP cars at the Australian Grand Prix. It is claimed that the cars ran throughout the weekend with its exhaust pipes protruding from the bodywork by 10cm, which could be outside the regulations. The Brawn bodywork was changed … Continue reading F1 links: Brawn’s exhausts under scrutiny
Will Brawn dominate again in Sepang? (Malaysian Grand Prix preview)
Posted onBrawn GP locked out the front row, led every lap and finished one-two in Melbourne. Can anyone stop them in Sepang? It’s a totally different circuit in a punishing climate – and we just might in for some rain as well.
F1 links: Brawn job cuts
Posted onBrawn march on at the double "It’s very likely that [Brawn GP] will dominate again in Malaysia, although the heat there will test the reliability of this car, which has still not done a huge mileage in testing. They have a good 8/10ths advantage over the Ferrari and more than a second over the McLaren." … Continue reading F1 links: Brawn job cuts
Button wins for Brawn in spectacular start to season
2009 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onAfter months of anticipation the first race of 2009 was a contest to savour and a result to remember. Jenson Button may have led every lap but Sebastian Vettel kept him honest throughout the race – before a controversial late clash with Robert Kubica. Rubens Barrichello completed Brawn GP’s joy by taking second place, while … Continue reading Button wins for Brawn in spectacular start to season
Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello lead Brawn GP in historic debut 1-2
Posted onBrawn GP grabbed an historic one-two finish in the dying stages of the Australian Grand Prix. It cemented an unbelievable transformation for the team that massively under-performed in 2007 and 2008, was sold by Honda over the winter, and rescued by a management buy-out just a few weeks before the season began.
Button leads stunning front row lock-out for Brawn
2009 Australian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onA few weeks ago we had never heard of Brawn GP. Now the team that rose from the dead has sensationally locked out the front row of the grid for the Australian Grand Prix.
Virgin to sponsor Brawn GP?
Posted onThe Times claims Brawn GP is about to reveal a sponsorship deal with the Virgin Group. Virgin was previously tipped to buy the team outright but is now expected to join as a sponsor. This could mean a dramatic change in livery for the team which, up until now, has run in white with yellow … Continue reading Virgin to sponsor Brawn GP?
Force India and Brawn GP change numbers
Posted onThe FIA have changed the F1 teams’ car number yet again after a complaint from Force India. Having finished last in 2008, Force India had been expecting to use numbers 20 and 21 for Adrian Sutil and Giancarlo Fisichella’s cars. It had already begun printing its merchandise using those numbers. But when the FIA re-classified … Continue reading Force India and Brawn GP change numbers