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There are three main straight track at Monza could be used as a show of greatness of KERS. Without KERS, the top speed can reach until 218 miles per hour (1 mile = 1.6 km). It's faster 21 miles per hour than any other circuit on the Formula 1 calendar this season. With KERS, of course, a driver can be faster than that.

''With the high speed Monza characters, all cars will use an aerodynamic package with minimal of downforce. However, we will benefit by using KERS,''said the McLaren driver Heikki Kovalainen.

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Considered not useful at the beginning of this season, KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) showed greatness in the last few races. Car users KERS won twice in the last three races. That record was have opportunity to continue winning the Italian Grand Prix at the Monza circuit this weekend.

McLaren-Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton recorded a first victory by using KERS at the Hungarian Grand Prix last July. Followed by Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen at the Belgian Grand Prix two weeks ago. At the European Grand Prix between the two GP’s, Hamilton and Raikkonen finishes successful second and third behind Rubens Barrichello (Brawn-Mercedes).

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If Raikkonen had no KERS, it is possible for Fisichella to grab his first victory for Force India in Belgium yesterday. For information, only two teams who use KERS in F1 today. Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes.

For Raikkonen, this is his fourth victory at Spa-Francorchamps. For Ferrari, this is the first victory of the season that 2009 was full of surprises. This victory is a good capital to the next race, which was held on home turf, at the Monza Circuit, Italy (13 September).

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Fernando Alonso, Renault champion, is the most vocal in criticizing the system. ''(KERS) is not too useful. In the case of a record time, it is not profitable. Then, when I use it on the back of Glock (Timo Glock, Toyota Formula 1), which does not have the KERS. Honestly, at that time (KERS) also does not help (passing),''said two-time world champion is.

Stefano Domenicali, Ferrari Formula 1 boss, his side still need to learn more profits and losses of KERS. Weeks ago, his team found that the system makes the back tire ''out'' faster. In the Formula 1 car, acceleration is only driven rear tire. So, when the KERS button is pressed, round the back tire so more extreme.

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Waiting KERS benefits

Formula 1 viewers get a new treat impression in the Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix, last week. Occasionally, the battery image appears on the tv display. That is the KERS indicator, the new technology that is still awaited benefits in Malaysia, this weekend.

Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS) should help drivers to take over another driver. Energy stored during braking, and issued again by pressing the button. Maximum of 6.6 seconds for one lap, drivers can get the extra stimulus of about 80 horses power.

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BMW Motorsport Director, Dr. Mario Theissen, want in the next few years the burden of minimum Formula 1 car can be increased.

The addition of the weight of KERS will be introduced starting in 2009, can counteract the balance of the car. With the addition of weight, Theissen expects the balance of the car wash down the Formula 1 event in its entirety can be awake.

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As a tittle said, . What’s new in the F1 2009 season? Well, let me give you a clue . We’ll have a new technology for Formula 1 cars at F1 2009 season. The new system will called, KERS stand for (Kinetic Energy Recovery System). What is that?

As an ordinary F1 lover I can say that the system is similar to the NOS usually used by most street race car. If you have watch the Fast & Furious movies, Tokyo Drift, and other similar film. Or if you are a Need for Speed maniac gammers, than you know what KERS is. When you on your top speed, just press the button and you’ll have more extra power to boost your car jump out your rival. Very cool isn’t it?

Are all team ready to adopt that technology at F1 2009 season? The answer is no. Not all of F1 team has developed the technology through their car. Only BWM-Sauber team will ready to launch the 2009 car with the new KERS technology. The other team is Toyota F1, but Toyota F1 announce that KERS will implement on their car at least in the middle of F1 2009 season. So, BMW F1 is the new candidate for world championship next year.

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