F1, Formula 1 - Alonso suffered a broken drive shaft after a pit s...

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Alonso suffered a broken drive shaft after a pit s...

In an unusual decision, the stewards opted to investigate the occurrence after the race's completion. The near miss called the pit stop procedures of Team Ferrari into question. This is a fantastic opportunity for me to work with one of the top manufacturers in Formula One and alongside two of the best race drivers. His pole position start quickly translated into a solid lead on the first lap. Alonso looked particularly optimistic at the closing press conference for the Brazilian Grand Prix, which makes you think Renault could be a serious player again in 2009. Will it be more of the same or can we expect more changes such as the rise of BMW this year The answer is we can expect 2009 to be a very interesting year.

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. BMW is also a team to watch, but their fall off at the end of 2008 cannot be dismissed without concern. The new car is coming out in the middle of January. BMW is also a team to watch, but their fall off at the end of 2008 cannot be dismissed without concern.

Whether the company is willing to spend the money and time on two to four years of development is doubtful at best given the economic situation in the world. Hamilton started on the dirty side of the track and fought with BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica for second place throughout much of the race. By the time of his first pit stop, Massa had a five second lead on Hamilton, who entered the pit two laps after Massa. Now that Alonso is gone and a new car must be developed, can McLaren do it The engineers are up to it, but the input of a quality driver is critical.

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