2009 F1 predictions

[fpv_gtho]

what I meant is that despite the lack of downforce, the slicks would offer an higher coefficient of friction (or simply grip), so the two factors could balance themselves.

Only to a certain extent. Especially above something like 200-250km/h, youre working almost purely on aero grip. You could probably run 70's era slicks and see only a marginal difference.

Its widely expected next year places like Monaco, Hungary etc will be faster but Monza, Spa, Silverstone and other high speed tracks will be slower.