The FIA announced the 2009 rules some time ago. It was the first time that the series featured a KERS system and it also meant the return of some features like Slick tyres. Both changes are fine and doesn’t influence Formula one’s status as the pinnacle of autosport. But higher rear wings, no aerodynamic flaps, testing ban and a customer car principal did.
This season (2009) biggest characteristic is the fact that the slowest car is just a second behind the fastest car. This is achieved because teams can buy almost whole cars from other manufacturers. The Force India for example is actually a Mclaren Mercedes rapped in a Force India chassis, as is the Torro Rosso with the only …