F1, Formula 1 - The new car is coming out in the middle of January...

F1, Formula 1

The new car is coming out in the middle of January...

In addition to his regular testing duties, Christian will attend Grands Prix with the team and will be on stand-by if required to substitute for either race driver in a Grand Prix at short notice. Alonso wins the Driver's Championship, but a weak second driver for Renault results in Ferrari taking the Constructor's title. It is hard to imagine the powers that be at Honda will keep funding such an embarrassment for much longer. To say the team is a disaster would be an understatement. As he crossed the fishing line over 30 seconds ahead of De La Rosa it was a moment to cherish for the British motor racing fan, not only had he done it, but done it such difficult circumstances and style.

Look at how the 2008 Renault developed from a pathetic middle of the pack car to a race winner. Ferrari and other teams have already threatened to leave if a standardized engine is mandated. The issue of costs versus technology will continue to be a major issue over the next few years and one suspects F1 in 2011 will look nothing like it did in 2009. So, what will 2009 ultimately produce I'll say Renault and BMW both give McLaren and Ferrari a run for their money. Whilst all the events were unfolding Jenson got faster and faster, not reacting to tyre changes too early until they were certain they were going to work, choosing to stay out on intermediates until it was right for slicks.

I have three years of F1 experience to contribute and I am looking forward to helping Honda to achieve its ambitions. In fact, they team just lost a big sponsor in Royal Bank of Scotland, which has fallen in the banking crisis. A betting man says Honda stays with it through 2009, but leaves F1 in 2010 unless a major breakthrough is made.

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