Heikki Kovalainen

Salo · Posted: Tue Jul 14, 2009 11:17 am Post subject: Hungarian GP, 26th July 2009

That's the circuit where Heikki won his first and so far his only grand prix.

It's gonna be a very interesting race I believe.

And, here's an article I wrote about the Red Bull vs. Brawn fight this year.

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LogicPro · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:42 am Post subject:

Sebastien Bourdais has been dropped by Toro Rosso Sad

the substitute is still to be named... maybe Alguersuari or Hartley.

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Salo · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:23 am Post subject:

it's gonna be Jaime Alguersuari for sure, as I heard.

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It was rude to Seb. It seems he didn´t know he´d be switched before this GP....on Sunday he still thought he would race there.

LogicPro · Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2009 1:05 pm Post subject:

Statement from Sébastien Bourdais

« I am very disappointed and shocked by the decision taken by Scuderia Toro Rosso of not allowing me to drive for the Team until the end of the current season.

« I consider that, in doing so, Scuderia Toro Rosso has breached its contractual duties towards me; also I believe that nothing in my behavior would legitimate a decision of the Team to terminate the contract. I think that the Team’s decision is in clear violation of Scuderia Toro Rosso’s obligations under the agreement. I have instructed my lawyers to review the situation including the possibility of issuing legal proceedings.

« I am even more frustrated by the Team’s decision considering that the latter has been taken immediately before the Hungarian Grand Prix, where a new highly competitive racing package will be introduced by the Team in order to try and overcome its current difficulties. I am convinced that if I was given the chance to race with such new package I would have had the opportunity to achieve satisfactory results.

« Finally, I would like to thank all my fans for their support. My motivation is intact and I’ll continue to be strongly committed to my Formula One project, for which I have renounced to my career in United States. »

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ellen777 · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:33 am Post subject:

its really unfair how they dropped him right before the hungarian grand prix
they should have at least allowed him to continue until the end of the season

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Salo · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 7:01 am Post subject:

Well there are no test drives allowed this year, so Toro Rosso will test Alguersuari, if he is good enough for 2010.

LogicPro · Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2009 12:06 pm Post subject:

I think Toro Rosso needs money and Alguersuari will bring money with Repsol.

I hope Bourdais can driver for USF1 next year and can beat Toro Rosso...I really didn't like their behaviour.

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Reemz27

USF1 were disappointed about Toro Rosso dropping Bourdais and i think they're still interested in Bourdais

Yippee!! - Jaime Alguersuari is confirmed for Bourdais seat at Toro Rosso

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palalabu · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:48 am Post subject:

So excited! Heikki tops first practice and doing well so far on second practice. Hope this continue through the weekend!

Salo · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 8:45 am Post subject:

I think there's even a chance of repeating last year's win. Let's hope for a win!

Reemz27 · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 10:39 am Post subject: P1 & P2

Heikki finished 1st in Practice 1 (at the last minute he finished a superb lap to beat Nico Rosberg)

and in Practice 2 he finished 2nd (he was 1st for a long while but Lewis got a lap in which was better than Heikki's in last few minutes of P2)

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Spaniard · Posted: Fri Jul 24, 2009 6:43 pm Post subject:

Well we know what Fridays mean... but it nice to see McLaren on the top.

Definetly people from the team have done an outstanding job and this car is prepared to fight for interesting things, something which was difficult to believe 2 races ago!

1st objetive, reaching Q3 with both cars, a good starting point it's essential in a track like Hungary. I think Lewis and Heikki could fight for top-6 with a reasonable amount of fuel if they race in a normal level and nothing happens.

If they can get that tomorow, top-5 it's feasible on Sunday, and any mistakes on the top can bring a bigger reward... but let's be patient and let's think day by day. Firstly, Saturday.

I am specially glad to see Heikki with a real car, it seems this season is a bit like 2008, a bit difficult at the beggining, not finding his real pace, but he reaches the mid-session in his best moment. I hope he can continue on this way to keep his place in McLaren for 2010.

ellen777 · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 12:56 am Post subject:

heikki did really well during both firday practice sessions Very Happy

i hope he can have a brilliant quali session and race laster this weekend

it looks like those aero parts DO make a difference Laughing

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palalabu · Posted: Sat Jul 25, 2009 9:12 am Post subject:

Starting from 6th is not really what I expected Confused

Hope he'll finish in a better position tomorrow...