9th February Debut for RB5
By Ian Lockwood
January 5 2009
Red Bull Racing's 2009 challenger, the RB5 will be rolled out for the first time on Monday 9th February during the FIA test session at Jerez. The launch is later than many of Red Bull Racings competitors, but earlier than some assumed based on comments attributed to sister team Toro Rosso hopeful, Sebastien Buemi.
Commenting on the announcement, team boss Christian Horner said “Our strategic plan has always been to take full advantage of the later start to the 2009 season and we are using the time to ensure we have optimised the car as much as possible, within the regulation changes, to start on the grid in Melbourne.”
Other confirmed launch dates are
| 15 Jan. | Toyota |  |
| 16 Jan. | McLaren | |
| 19 Jan. | Williams | |
| 19 Jan. | Renault | |
| 20 Jan. | BMW |
9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Racing Bulls (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 16:52
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: IndyAndy (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 17:13
Good to hear. Lets hope that it is a true race victory/championship contender.
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: DutchCruijff (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 18:05
"Our strategic plan has always been to take full advantage of the later start to the 2009 season"
This line makes me feel more optimistic about the delay.
This line makes me feel more optimistic about the delay.
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: RedWebber07 (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 18:23
So, 'Buemi' is Swiss then for 'full of @#$%&'.
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: dank (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 19:14
Fingers-crossed it isn't pig-ugly like the BMW Sauber!
Any news on when Toro Rosso are likely to get their STR4?
- dank
Any news on when Toro Rosso are likely to get their STR4?
- dank
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: growler (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 19:50
I think Buemi's comments were probably STR related - so expect them to have the car just before Melbourne - probably for the last test. Not sure whether Buemi had it wrong, or was just misquoted/understood by the journalist.
@ DutchCruijff - the story is confirmation taht there is no delay - everything still going according to original plan.
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@ DutchCruijff - the story is confirmation taht there is no delay - everything still going according to original plan.
www.racingbulls.net
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Supersleeper (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 20:06
Good news.
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Whitey*~@ (IP Logged)
Date: 05/01/2009 22:26
Yep good news, i would say Buemi was just misquoted/understood.
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Jock 2009 (IP Logged)
Date: 06/01/2009 01:20
God I hate Summer. No football and no racing. Roll on MARCHHHHH!!!!
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: LoudHoward (IP Logged)
Date: 06/01/2009 08:37
Pft this sucks, why aren't they pushing the launch back to maximise the deisgn time?!? Thats how you make big leaps up the grid, which is what we need.
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: growler (IP Logged)
Date: 06/01/2009 09:57
lmao
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Duffer (IP Logged)
Date: 06/01/2009 12:56
Can't wait to see all the cars this Jan and their ugliness.
I can puke at all the contenders, but by the time we have an RB5 it wall all look normal.
That's the plan.
I can puke at all the contenders, but by the time we have an RB5 it wall all look normal.
That's the plan.
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: f1man (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2009 07:37
the bull won't be any good, it will be midfield again, please let me eat humble pie , please, hahah but i won't cause will will pretty much suck but i am really interested and can't wait for someone , massa hehe to beat the golden boy at albert park in a couple of months
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: ...trollie (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2009 07:41
Actually, after staring at the '09ish BMW, last years cars look very outdated to me now,..so I already love the look of these new retro modern cars.
btw,..the first time I saw that Williams with the '09 spoiler (spoiler) it actually hurt my eyes like the picture aspect was wrong,..like it should have been 16:9 instead of 4:3,..just like Aussie racing cars!
btw,..the first time I saw that Williams with the '09 spoiler (spoiler) it actually hurt my eyes like the picture aspect was wrong,..like it should have been 16:9 instead of 4:3,..just like Aussie racing cars!
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: LoudHoward (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2009 13:07
The cars that look more modern than the new breed of cars look outdated? *scratches chin*
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Keppel (IP Logged)
Date: 07/01/2009 13:38
add to that list, 12th January - Ferrari! Next week is going to be alot of fun. Snooker Masters, loads of F1 car unveilings, a week off Uni for revision purposes. Ahh, such is life.
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: djOS (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 00:23
If only they could have left the actual wing widths alone they'd be the best looking F1 cars ever! 
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Duffer (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 02:33
Nah, that high back wing was going to look ridiculous no matter what the width of the wing!
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: ...trollie (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 09:08
The cars that look more modern than the new breed of cars look outdated? *scratches chin*
yeah,..modern in a flared jeans sort of way.
Put it this way,..next time you see an anvil its gonna look soooooo 2008.
yeah,..modern in a flared jeans sort of way.
Put it this way,..next time you see an anvil its gonna look soooooo 2008.
Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: LoudHoward (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 11:17
Except the anvil isn't banned in '09 
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Re: 9th February Debut for RB5
Posted by: Duffer (IP Logged)
Date: 08/01/2009 11:34
When I see an anvil I think 1450's...
Now that's retro!
Now that's retro!