F1 Thread

[Daniel 7]

McLaren are good at in season development, so if it isn't right now (which might be the case, but I can't see them being horrifically off it like in 2009) then I expect they'll close the gap by the time the European season kicks off.

Interesting to see Nico up in 3rd - Gary Anderson has been trumpeting Mercedes since the first testing sessions and tipped Nico to win this race. I thought he was talking out of his arse.

[RichC]

with regards Button, if the car is perfect he's a great driver if its not he struggles, nowhere near the talent of Hamilton IMO

It will be an interesting race, with the Mercs having to retire in practice we didn't see the best of them and Ferrari I am sure haven't shown their hand quite yet & Lotus, well dark horses for me still not sure what to expect

[Pedenj]

Agree on McLaren - for the last 10 years I'd say they've been the strongest team for in season development. Just need to hope they don't lose too much ground in the early part of the season.

Yeah, Hamilton can win with a car that's not quite on song as he takes more risks and goes for it. On the flipside it means he has a lot more close calls and crashes.

Yeah, Gary Anderson has really been backing the Merc's so will be very interesting to see.

[G]

The problem McLaren have this year is the sea change in regs for next year. Its taking a lot of time and resources to get things right for next season for all the teams,if they have to divert any of that in order to sort out this years car it could be a problem for next season too.

[Gaz]

Only just seen that Qualification has been postponed until tomorrow morning because of the rain, they managed to get through Q1 but then Q2 got suspended due to the weather

Busy morning for everyone tomorrow, if someone bins it off the track or has a problem in Qualifying its going to leave the teams with a lot of work to do in a short space of time

[G]

Another McLaren balls up as Vettel continues where he left off last year. Just over a second faster then the two Ferrari's!

Good to see Hamilton get it together and get it on the second row beside his mate Felipe .

Should be a good race.

[RichC]

great win from Kimi, thought Lotus were going to be dark horses but didn't expect them to be so good! Good for the championship as it looks like both them and Ferrari will offer a fight to Red Bull. McLaren 9th & 11th

[G]

Just finished watching it, interesting season ahead

[Daniel 7]

Kimi is going to be a player this season! He has it all really - speed, ability to conserve tyres, race intelligence. The Lotus looks swift too.

Interesting race - have to say I enjoyed the McLaren balls up - they really have to make some changes.

And the Ozzies booing Vettel, bit crap really innit? Haha

[G]

Yeah I've seen that a few times in these new podium interviews,crowds booing Vettel,happened a couple of times last year too.

Don't know why,seems a nice chap

[Daniel 7]

They're booing him because of Webber aren't they..

Bit small minded, Webber just isn't anywhere near Seb's standard and was never likely to be.

[G]

They're booing him because of Webber aren't they..

Bit small minded, Webber just isn't anywhere near Seb's standard and was never likely to be.

Never occurred to me that

He has been booed elsewhere though,ridiculously small time

[RichC]

He's a number 2 driver, a good one but not someone to lead one of the top teams in F1 IMO.

Think Lotus are going to be serious players this season and I fancy we'll see more from Mercedes as well as the season develops.

[Daniel 7]

Talking of number 2 drivers, how frustrating must it be to be a Massa fan? Awesome at the start, outpacing Nando and then just faded away as per usual...

He made the mistake by staying out, if he had come in when he was supposed to, he might have been a bit more in touch.

[RichC]

Massa just doesn't get th rub does he, looked like Ferrari were willing to let him race Alonso today as well but a silly judgement call left him scooting around safe in 4th but not in a position to challenge the top 3.

Alonso must love having him there, mentally beaten before they step into the car.