All Formula 1 team can make a significant upgrade on their own car at the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. But in the end, they still have to chase Jenson Button and Brawn-Mercedes.
Button and Brawn again showed speed in the Spanish GP qualifying. For three times of the five race at the beginning of the 2009 season, the combination is successful grab pole position.
Button to reach the pole on the last lap, when the time is ended. He circle Barcelona circuit in 1 minute and 20.527 seconds.
Speed is also evidenced by Brawn Rubens Barrichello. The senior driver that a Brazil origin was able to grab third position start today.
Young stars Red Bull-Renault, Sebastian Vettel, today to reach the second position. That means, with all the changes made by F1 teams approaching GP of Spain, the status quo remains at the top of the list entry. Red Bull is still a major competitor for Brawn-Mercedes.
Rows of ten major also not too much changed from the first four competitions in 2009. Couples Toyota, Timo Glock and Jarno Trulli is still very competitive, so also with Fernando Alonso (Renault) and Nico Rosberg (Williams-Toyota).
After qualifying, Button confess lucky can grab pole position. Because, he nearly did not have enough time to record the best time. When he started the last lap, there only two seconds time left! If one only a few calculations mistakes, he could down!
The 29 years drivers claim to be a bit surprised to reach the pole. Said Button, modifications on the Brawn car show positive results. However, he and the engineer was still not able to find the ideal setting.
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