[SPOILER] 2009 Australian GP
Welcome to the 2009 Formula 1 Season!
(Ok I'm a little late)
2009 ING Australian Grand Prix
Qualifying Results:
Times
01 J. Button Brawn GP 1:26.202
02 R. Barrichello Brawn GP 1:26.505
03 S. Vettel Red Bull 1:26.830
04 R. Kubica BMW 1:26.914
05 N. Rosberg Williams 1:26.973
06 T. Glock Toyota 1:26.975
07 F. Massa Ferrari 1:27.033
08 J. Trulli Toyota 1:27.127
09 K. Räikkönen Ferrari 1:27.163
10 M. Webber Red Bull 1:27.246
11 N. Heidfeld BMW 1:25.504
12 F. Alonso Renault 1:25.605
13 K. Nakajima Williams 1:25.607
14 H. Kovalainen McLaren 1:25.726
15 L. Hamilton McLaren no time
16 S. Buemi Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:26.503
17 N. Piquet jr. Renault 1:26.598
18 G. Fisichella Force India F1 1:26.677
19 A. Sutil Force India F1 1:26.742
20 S. Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:26.964
Update: Lewis Hamilton will start the race in 18th after a gearbox change triggered a grid-slot demotion of five places. The McLaren has since been 'promoted' from 20th to 18th following the exclusion of both Toyotas from qualifying due to a technical infringement. (Planet F1)
Very surprising qualifying results but not so much if you were following the practice sessions before the season started. Still, who would have expected Brawn GP to do so well when just several weeks ago the team wasn't guaranteed to participate in the season. World Champion Hamilton starting at 18th? Who would have thought?
Melbourne isn't exactly the best indicator of how the season will turn out, but the race will definitely be one to watch with all the new rules and regulations in place. Remember how the drivers initially struggled with the loss of traction control last year at the opening race? Only 7 managed to survive that race. I expect it's more difficult for the drivers this years.
Here's to an exciting and unpredictable season!
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