The FIA has published the entry list for the 2009 F1 season. Nothing major; BrawnGP is at the bottom of the list due to them being recognized as a brand new entry. Ferrari and Scuderia Toro Rosso also switched around the inter-team numbers. That’s about it… the full list is just on the second page.
Obviously viral marketing for Vodaphone but an awesome video.
Sebastien Buemi has been confirmed by Scuderia Toro Rosso for the 2009 Formula One season. This was never really questioned as Red Bull Emperor Dietrich Mateschitz had unofficially confirmed Buemi for the drive a few months ago. All that’s left is who will occupy the other STR car on the grid. Currently it’s a throw up between last year’s driver Sebastian Bourdais and former-Super Aguri driver Takuma Sato. Personally, I believe Bourdais deserves a second season after some strong performances in his first year in F1. However, Red Bull is first and foremost a commercially driven team and Sato could prove to be a crucial link to the Japanese energy drink market where the company has yet to make a significant penetration into given the fierce competition.
The Scuderia Ferrari has announced the unveiling of their F2009 will be held on January 12th. Ferrari will set up a special website just for the unveiling which will contain photos, interviews, and technical specifications of the car. The F2009 will contest the 2009 Formula 1 World Championship with drivers Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen at the helm. The above image is a single teaser photo released by the scuderia showcasing the Constructors Champion badge and their 16th overall Constructors Championship win.