It Begins !!!!!!!! (2004 launches)

[Mark Webber]

Finally it begins! but saying that its been a quick off season

Launch dates

2004 launch dates:
BMW Williams FW26: 5 January (Valencia)
Sauber-Petronas C23: 12 January (Salzburg)
Toyota TF104: 17 January (Cologne)
Jaguar R5: 18 January (Barcelona)
Renault R24: 29 January (Palermo)

Ferrari has yet to announce an official launch date for its new car but the rumoured date is 26 January. BAR and Jordan will introduce their new cars in February while Minardi did not announce a date for the launch of the PS04.

and don't forget Rally kicks of soon

[neilap]

Thanks, its makes the season seem a little closer. Or, at least that things are still progressing no matter how dead they seem.

[freud]

Thanks, Webber. I am in Madrid during the first week of January and who knows.. my be I'll drop by Valencia ;

[TSR]

Lucky you freud, oh well at least the WRC starts at the end of Jan, plus with the F1 Launches things are starting to move. Bring On 04.

[Jordi]

Thanks Mark!

[Mark Webber]

my pleasure guys

[Inigo Montoya]

The new Bar is to be presented on Feb. 1, in Barcellona.

[climb]

Good job Mark!
The next few weeks will be rich of comparison matter to debate.

[neilap]

... and for the 5 people who care the BAR Honda 006, will launch on February 01.

[Damon]

I can think of Jenson, Dave and Taku, who are the other 2??

[Inigo Montoya]

Originally posted by neilap
... and for the 5 people who care the BAR Honda 006, will launch on February 01.

Darn echo in here...

[neilap]

Originally posted by Inigo Montoya
Darn echo in here...

Oops!! I read that before too but for some reason still posted it. Is that senility sinking in?

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[Mark Webber]

Originally posted by Damon
I can think of Jenson, Dave and Taku, who are the other 2??

[Skam85]

Ant and Webber....to see what he's up against if hes gona continue his rivalry with JB

[Inigo Montoya]

New Jordan to be presented Feb 4 at Silverstone. Will it run with Russian colours

[Knowlesy]

Ferrari unveiled 26th of January, it's confirmed.

[DaveOrama]

JB obviously thinks a great deal of the new BAR and can't wait for the launch, because he reckons the team can be third this year.

In his words - "Third would be mega, and I do think it's possible,"

Wish I was on his drugs, it would make the wait unitl Melbourne go a bit quicker.

[Mark Webber]

3rd for BAR ! look there is a pig in the sky

[Damon]

Jens reckons contructors 3rd is on the cards . He thinks they suddenly beat either McLaren, Ferrari or Williams? . Mr Button, you've taken your team loyalty a little to far here.

[Mark Webber]

what is it with lead drivers from BAR and running there mouth . Don't get me get wrong I like Button but geez his being doing some gum flapping of late

[Mark Webber]

we have a big week ahead of us with 3 cars in 7 days

[deeks6]

Originally posted by Damon
Jens reckons contructors 3rd is on the cards . He thinks they suddenly beat either McLaren, Ferrari or Williams? . Mr Button, you've taken your team loyalty a little to far here.

Well, there just might be another FISA/FOCA type war (circa 1980) and Ferrari and Renault will pull out of all GP's. That means he only has to beat the Jags and Toyotas and Saubers...

Hmm, still think its a tall order...

[Mark Webber]

does anyone time the Sauber launch is tomorrow?

[Knowlesy]

Well if you thought Jensons prediction of third in the championship was bad, he's now saying they can win races next year.

Pass the ear muffs please..........

[Mr V]

Originally posted by neilap
... and for the 5 people who care the BAR Honda 006, will launch on February 01.

Originally posted by Damon
I can think of Jenson, Dave and Taku, who are the other 2??

Jacques and Craig?

I'm sure they will be watching with special interest! (even if they don't say so publicly )