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16th May 2009, 13:32 #1
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Zero to hero teams?
Which teams in the past replicate Brawn/Honda from being on the wrong side of the grid one year to being front runners the year after?
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16th May 2009, 14:31 #2
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interesting question.
one that I can think of: Ferrari: 1980 and '81: Pretty useless (apart from villeneuve in jarama and monaco) to 82: Constructors champions. nice turn aroundCongratulations Sebastian Vettel. Champion of the season of seasons.
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16th May 2009, 17:18 #3Originally Posted by wedge
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16th May 2009, 20:56 #4
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Toleman when it became Benetton in 1986 or is that cheating?
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16th May 2009, 22:07 #5
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Ferrari in 1961 (The 1960 Italian GP win doesn't really count because of the boycott)
BRM in 1962 - 7 points in 1961 and Drivers' and Constructors' champions in 1962Duncan Rollo
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17th May 2009, 01:17 #6
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Originally Posted by UltimateDanGTRThe world according to Taki Inoue: https://mobile.twitter.com/takiinoue/st ... 7249326080
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17th May 2009, 08:11 #7
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Originally Posted by wedgeCongratulations Sebastian Vettel. Champion of the season of seasons.
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17th May 2009, 09:56 #8Originally Posted by Soperfan
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17th May 2009, 21:06 #9
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i do remember Fabis pole but besides that the team did little in 1985 on Pirelli? tyres.
if i remember Brabham also switched to Pirellis in 1985 and had an awful season.
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Originally Posted by wedgeWhen in doubt, run in circles, scream and shout
First leg he will be thinking in Portuguese championship. Then he can go for WRC2.
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