[formula 1] The Australian Grand Prix

2009-03-27 11:56:01

#1

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6729|Amsterdam‫

We are beginning again

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THE AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX
Practice 1    Fri 12:30-14:00
Practice 2    Fri 16:30-18:00
Practice 3    Sat 14:00-15:00
Qualifying    Sat 17:00-18:00
The Race    Sun 17:00-19:00 (AUS times)

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practice 1 and 2

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results Qualifying

Brawn is going for the win

cant wait

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2009-03-27 11:57:34

#2

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6904|London, England

Oh McLaren.....what have you got yourself into

2009-03-27 11:58:19

#3

FatherTed: xD; +3,936|6784|so randum

heard hamilton was blaming car problems.

Small hourglass island
Always raining and foggy
Use an umbrella

2009-03-27 11:59:16

#4

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6729|Amsterdam‫

updated the OP with a map of the track

2009-03-27 12:01:34

#5

Bell: Frosties > Cornflakes; +362|6833|UK

FatherTed wrote:
heard hamilton was blaming car problems.

Wasnt it something about not being able to see? I lol'd, only just finding that out are we!?

Really happy to see the likes of williams and toyota up there.

Am still predicting half the field being taken out on the first corner (cause of those front wings) but meh.

2009-03-27 12:02:07

#6

Snake: Missing, Presumed Dead; +1,046|6849|England

Nakajima is that high up the board? Holy hell.

This could be one different season compared to all others: potentially a non-ferrari and non-mclaren winner this year...

If those times are anything to go by, we could be looking at Williams/Red Bull/Brawn/Toyota.

2009-03-27 12:05:33

#7

Mekstizzle: WALKER; +3,611|6904|London, England

Snake wrote:
Nakajima is that high up the board? Holy hell.

This could be one different season compared to all others: potentially a non-ferrari and non-mclaren winner this year...

If those times are anything to go by, we could be looking at Williams/Red Bull/Brawn/Toyota.

I was about to say that, this season could be awesome in that sense. With the massive rule changes, almost a clearing of the slate, it's no surprise that the other teams are pulling through now

Also, Here's another good visual article describing the changes:

http://www.f1technical.net/features/11878

2009-03-27 12:09:30

#8

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6729|Amsterdam‫

Mekstizzle wrote:
Snake wrote:
Nakajima is that high up the board? Holy hell.

This could be one different season compared to all others: potentially a non-ferrari and non-mclaren winner this year...

If those times are anything to go by, we could be looking at Williams/Red Bull/Brawn/Toyota.
I was about to say that, this season could be awesome in that sense. With the massive rule changes, almost a clearing of the slate, it's no surprise that the other teams are pulling through now

Also, Here's another good visual article describing the changes:

http://www.f1technical.net/features/11878

that is a nice site

2009-03-27 12:11:31

#9

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6729|Amsterdam‫

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the special diffuser

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2009-03-27 13:06:12

#10

Kez: Member; +778|5987|London, UK

I could forsee a Brawn 1-2 coming up in their first ever race. They are just that good.

McLaren are apparantly getting new pieces by the Spanish Grand Prix on 10th May. Thats quite a long time and a lot of potential points lost for Hamilton and McLaren. I predict that after the Spanish Grand Prix McLaren's season will begin.

I'd like to see Barrichello make a charge on the title this year, would be fitting for a man of such experience in Formula 1 to earn something finally for his patience and dedication. He would be my preferred choice should Hamilton not make as much of an impact this year.

What are your guys top 8 predictions?

Mine would be:
1. Barrichello (Brawn-Mercedes)
2. Button (Brawn-Mercedes)
3. Rosberg (Williams)
4. Trulli (Toyota)
5. Alonso (Renault)
6. Nakajima (Williams)
7. Fisichella (Force India)
8. Raikonnen (Ferrari)

Of course I'm still rooting for Lewis but until the MP4-24 gets a major boost they're going to go nowhere. I'm still fucking excited 110%, the idea of 2008's bottom ten fighting it out this weekend is so unpredictable really

2009-03-27 13:32:59

#11

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7016|St. Andrews / Oslo

Definately getting up at 8AM for the race on Sunday, will probably look for a re-run of the Q, cba to get up at 7.

And I haven't seen any of them race in their new cars, so I don't want to predict anything (yaya, pussy etc). Maybe after Quali

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2009-03-27 13:39:47

#12

Kez: Member; +778|5987|London, UK

Kovalainen had a decent Practice 1 by his standards. At one stage he was on top of the entire pack, so something must be ticking well in his car. I wouldn't bet against him getting some points this weekend.

2009-03-27 13:45:30

#13

Sidsnot: Banned; +93|5846|Stoke, England

Red Bull are a German team how fuckin queer is that

2009-03-27 14:50:48

#14

Little BaBy JESUS: m8; +394|6432|'straya

Sidsnot wrote:
Red Bull are a German team how fuckin queer is that

and australian

2009-03-27 15:41:57

#15

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7016|St. Andrews / Oslo

Just watched the last 20 minutes of practice one and according to the commentator, the only teams using KERS this week-end are Ferrari and McLaren, as well as Heidfeld.

Alonso had some grip problems. Also, the difference between the soft and hard tire types seem to be bigger compared to last year. Other than that I didn't get much out of it. But holy shit, it was wierd watching the new cars race!

2009-03-27 15:43:45

#16

kylef: Gone; +1,352|6777|N. Ireland

Looking forward to this season - can't wait

2009-03-27 15:47:09

#17

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6729|Amsterdam‫

BMW don't disappoint me!!!

2009-03-27 15:57:09

#18

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7016|St. Andrews / Oslo

wierd, I'm pretty certain Kimi was in second after practice 1. Did Nakajima put in a last lap after everyone else/get a time fixed or something?

Also, guys, don't put too much in training times. I have a feeling Williams went for a low-gass set-up, trying to have a good Qualifying round (I think it works that way, not sure... meh)

Damn Williams and their dodgy diffusers....

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2009-03-27 16:12:04

#19

lxcpikiman: imbad @ bf2; +70|6879|Toronto-Canada

I've always like Jarno Trulli since he was in with renault, unfortunately they gave him the "not-so great" great car, so he got stuck behind Alonso.

he's one of my fav driver right now.

2009-03-27 16:31:14

#20

Finray: Hup! Dos, Tres, Cuatro; +2,629|6072|Catherine Black

Official F1 thread?

2009-03-27 21:11:56

#21

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|6965|Disaster Free Zone

Much better track imo.

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2009-03-27 23:24:57

#22

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6729|Amsterdam‫

1:25.006. In q1. Woah. Brawn Is pwn

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2009-03-27 23:49:11

#23

DrunkFace: Germans did 911; +427|6965|Disaster Free Zone

Q2
2 Brawn cars only ones in the 1.24s, 3 tenths faster then anyone else.

Hamilton drive train broken and starts in P15
Kovalainen starts 14
The 2 Ferrari 9 and 10.

Hooray for the 'top' teams sucking.

2009-03-28 00:02:51

#24

menzo: ̏̏̏̏̏̏̏̏&#; +616|6729|Amsterdam‫

Brawn. p1 and 2

2009-03-28 00:10:03

#25

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|7016|St. Andrews / Oslo

wow, epic qualifying.

Tomorrow shall be interesting.

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