10 reasons to watch Formula 1 in 2010
PlayAuto presents ten reasons why you should stay connected to events in the Formula 1 season 2010.
2010 season is likely to become one of the most spectacular Formula 1 in recent years, following the rush current news on all fronts: comebacks in the competition, regulation changes, new teams, but also a new circuit prepared to do their debut.
Among the following will present the 10 reasons that will make you stick together to the 2010 season Formula 1:
1. Michael Schumacher returns to Formula 1 after an absence of three seasons
Clearly, the return to competition of the most titled pilot in the history of Formula 1 has increased levels of adrenaline for all who have contact with the F1. Even if the number of Ferrari fans who felt betrayed by his election rivals Schumacher to compete for the Mercedes was quite high, the German will keep clearly a good portion of fans after returning along with Ross Brawn, artisan of the 7 world titles conquered for Benetton and Ferrari.
The big question surrounding the results we will get season Schumacher in 2010, amid the fight for the title is announced tougher than ever between Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull Racing and Mercedes GP. Last but not least, the confrontation between Schumacher and Fernando Alonso will be one of the attractions, after the Spaniard defeated in 2005 and 2006 to fight for world title.
2. Qualifications will show the true value of pilots and teams
Unlike past years, riders do not have to start running the amount of fuel with which they finished the last part of the qualifications (Q3). Following this change of regulation, the Q3 results will highlight the true performance of pilots and teams, as everyone will use a small amount of fuel as. The only obstacle will be the requirement to use to start the race exactly the same tires used in Q3, which is why some teams may opt for different strategies.
3. Refueling during the race is forbidden
For the first time in 1993, refueling gasoline was banned during flights, in order to reduce costs and to reinvigorate the show. At least in terms of theory, this change should increase the number of overtaking on the track, in the context in which up to 2009 riders prefer to get a position in the rankings following the entry pit. At the same time, show the pit-lane will be provided by drivers who are asked to change tires more quickly. It is anticipated that 2010 will be pitstops season approximately 3.5 seconds.
4. Starting grid was expanded with three teams
Fans desire to see more teams in F1 was finally made by the FIA, even if the original went to war with traditional teams to reduce costs. The name Lotus is in F1 for the first time in 1994, even though Lotus F1 Racing has no other connection with the legendary team founded by Colin Chapman.
On the other hand, Virgin seater Racing is first in the modern history of Formula 1 built exclusively through computer technology CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics), which could give a new breath of engineers. Hispania Racing has reached the starting grid after he was saved at the last minute by Jose Ramon Caraba.
5. Senna name is back in Formula 1
The appearance of the Hispania Racing on the starting grid has facilitated access of Bruno Senna on the starting grid. Nephew of the late Ayrton Senna is ungrateful task to demonstrate that took some of the qualities of his uncle and a starting grid with names like Senna and Schumacher to the competition will attract even the nostalgic disappointed by the current unfolding of events in the F1.
6. Five rookie drivers will start in Formula 1 in 2010
Prohibition tests during the season has made teams play to experience, which is why rookie Sebastien Buemi was only the beginning of the season in 2009. The appearance of three new teams raised but the number of debutants in this season 5, they are eager to assert themselves despite the fact that teams will compete primarily for us.
The five debut this season are Nico Hulkenberg (Williams), Vitaly Petrov (Renault), Karun Chandhok (Hispania Racing), Bruno Senna (Hispania Racing) and Lucas di Grassi (Virgin Racing). Last but not least, Kamui Kobayashi, the revelation last two races the previous season, secured a seat at BMW Sauber after only two Grands Prix for Toyota.
7. Four champions align with the start of season
For the first time in many years, starting grid of 2010 season includes no less than four world champions: Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton, Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher. The struggle for supremacy will be a fierce, each of the mentioned wanting to prove that he deserved status. In addition, the four would have to be added and Jacques Villeneuve, in case the Stefan GP received the FIA to compete in F1 instead of the USF1 Team.
8. Ferrari and McLaren will face “civil war”
Ferrari and McLaren will you head to display and in terms of fighting between their pilots. After he fulfilled his dream to fly for Ferrari, Fernando Alonso Felipe Massa has to overcome a determined to defend the status earned with work after the retirement of Schumacher. The Brazilian will have a tricky task in the context in which Alonso has experienced two world titles and knows the secrets of a single user development of Formula 1.
On the other hand, McLaren align to top the last two world champions, and the rivalry between Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton is announced on a very interesting now.
9. Canada is in the calendar after an absence of one season
North America is again part of the F1 calendar, with the return of Canada in the foreground. No doubt, Robert Kubica has the most memories of this circuit, winning the Polish first and only race of his career in Montreal in 2008, just one year after the terrible accident suffered on the same track.
10. South Korea begins in the calendar
After Singapore in 2008 and Abu Dhabi in 2009, it is time that South Korea make their appearance in a competitive schedule. Located in the process of building, the circuit will likely be completed this summer, several months before the first Grand Prix of South Korea in history. The new season starts in Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend of 12-14 March with the Bahrain state.
admin | Formula 1 | 03 11th, 2010 |
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