F1 - Melbourne.. Predictions??

[Alex H]

Originally Posted by SHY

Here in Norway there's these options now:

-Viasat Premium package (expensive). Shown on Viasat Motor.

How about TV4?

That´s just it, only on Viasat motors. Tv6 used to broadcast it but now its only avalible on Viasat motors (same operator). They think they will sell more boxes but I dont think its going to work. People belive its each mans right to watch F1...just like the eurovision song contest, DOH! Yeahh, right!

[johnboy]

iam predicting
1st raikkonen
2nd vettel
3rd kubica
out of the brits i think button will finish higher than hamilton

[Nick Goodall]

I have to say i think Kubica could be on for a good result, as will Alonso but it's at least really exciting this year as nobody really knows!

I have no doubt that Ferrari and Mclaren will both still be quick, but they won't have the dominance they've had previously - i think Toyota, BMW, Williams, Renault, Brawn will have made huge progress on the big 2. I'm not sure where Red Bull will find themselves after this diffuser row - i've heard their car has a different suspension set-up and they won't be able to change their car to match the others?

[rich_cree]

Originally Posted by Nick Goodall

I have to say i think Kubica could be on for a good result, as will Alonso but it's at least really exciting this year as nobody really knows!

I have no doubt that Ferrari and Mclaren will both still be quick, but they won't have the dominance they've had previously - i think Toyota, BMW, Williams, Renault, Brawn will have made huge progress on the big 2. I'm not sure where Red Bull will find themselves after this diffuser row - i've heard their car has a different suspension set-up and they won't be able to change their car to match the others?

don't worry about it

[RudeTony]

Jesus lads - is there no one out there British anymore......??!!!

Lewis will win and I think deserves to as well.
Everyone is against him because he is pure talent.

McLaren only 5 miles away from my home and Marinellos Ferrari less than 6 miles away.....

Fed up with Red - come on Lewis....

[rich_cree]

Originally Posted by RudeTony

Jesus lads - is there no one out there British anymore......??!!!

Lewis will win and I think deserves to as well.
Everyone is against him because he is pure talent.

McLaren only 5 miles away from my home and Marinellos Ferrari less than 6 miles away.....

Fed up with Red - come on Lewis....

Is this Tony E? How you doing fella? Long time no see!

[Southwell]

The thing people forget, or choose not to acknowledge is that Lewis won the championship over the Ferrari's and his car wasn't as consistant as theirs. His talent does seem to overcome cars weaknesses, but as always in F1 you have to be in a pretty good car to be front running, no matter how good a driver you are. Ill be rooting for Lewis and Jenson. My favourite non English driver is Nico, don't know why.

[Agt26]

I reckon it will be kubica or Alonso in qualifiying as from what i've heard the mclaren have been having quite a few teething problems though hopefully they have or are on there way sorting them out.

The Race, who knows

[RudeTony]

Your right....McLaren do seem to have some problems but I also think that all the teams seem to be hiding something.....so many changes on the rules this year it's near a new start for all of them for sure....

Come on Lewis

[budgio]

Whats the weather forecast out there?
I know Melbourne has had heavy rain recently.The best races are always when rain is involved
It,ll probably be scorchio though

[telboy]

Should be interesting if it rains, with the way the cars don't seem to handle in the wet.


I predict, Lots of unusual drivers up front. A big pile up at the first turn (with all those inexperienced drivers up front) and all the old hands will end up at the front again through pure luck.

I think 1-Raikonen, 2-Button, 3-Webber.

I don't think I'll be doing the all nighter, but will try and keep up for the practice sessions on bbc interactive on the saturday morning at 1:30.


Come on the brits!!!!

[paulc]

jenson button to win !!

[Southwell]

Just watched the practice session and it could be quite interesting. The tyres are graining quite a lot and lots of mistakes are happening, should make the race fun!

[SHY]

Sounds promising!

Williams seem to be on the pace!

[xjr14]

Well rain on sunday seems to be not happening, if you believe the forecasts.

As for my predictions: I had a quick look at the stint sheets from todays sessions. http://fialive.fiacommunications.com...es/timing.aspx

I don`t see Williams at the top tomorrow, would be nice, but it`s not happening. Also Rosberg seems NEVER to deliver when a weekend / grid position looks promising!
Brawn will be up front, best longruns, seem to manage the tires best.
Ferrari will be in the mix at the top I think, but i suspect at least one of them to DNF.
Toyota, well also in the top group just behind the Brawns, seeam to be reliable and managing the tires well. ...and with Jarno the "Ueber-Qualifier" they should start at a good position.
Renault? Fernando beating up the car like hell, I have no idea where to place them! Fernando the best currently active driver will somehow overdrive the cars problems, Piquet struggeling as always.
McLaren, well no sandbagging, what was said during the last 2 weeks seems to be right, points impossible without a crazy race.
FroceIndia should be at the back.
RedBull / TorroRosso...tz it should be my favourite team, but the things Dr. Helmut Marko was telling the press this week, well truly unproffessional. If you think the diffusor three run illegal floor and you want to protest, then pick your words carefully as Dr. Mario Theissen or the Ferrari guys have done. Two good drivers, Vettel still with a big ??? their have always been drivers who shined in not-so-good cars (Alesi / Fisichella / Herbert sometimes /Frentzen ....), so we have to see if he can lead a team. Webber is good, but no leader or world champion. Hopefully without points, aa eagerly as I want neweys cars to win, but well everything is overshadowed for me. Besides that long-rungs are not as good as they should be and reliability can always be a problem for them.
...oh forgot BMW: They don`t show any pace fridays, but what Kubica had to tell his engineer on the radio seems to be a handful. No challenger for the win, no prob for me, don`t like the team, Heidfeld is the most overrated driver since Ralf Schumacher, and I hope they pay for their arrogance of 2008. Remember, Kubica was in the tilte fight a very long time, but stupid BMW were not willing to develop for that fight. They had their win in Canada, concentrated on the 2009 car and on helping poor little Heidfeld to learn to drive again. Never ever let a title chance slip away that easily, even if you think you can win it next year. As it turns out, they don`t have the Ueber-Car, KERS is not worth enough lap time wise, the car is eating up the tires and does not handle well. Only Heidfeld running KERS.
KERS cars should be both Ferraris, both Macs, both Renaults and Heidfeld. Should be interesting as Anthony Davidson (Brawn) said calculations say those teams could gain up to 2 rows (!!)on the start using KERS.

[SlowOne]

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Originally Posted by DCM

well, there will be a little race... then a procession, lots of controversy and, dare I add, some deflated ego's from pre-season testing results.

I do think McLaren have sandbagged, Brawn have run underweight to gain attention and attract sponsors, Alonso will be up there, somewhere... a red car.

Oh, and all cars will look really odd, like they are filming head on shots, with a Fish Eye lense.... haha

Originally Posted by SHY

Alonso baby!!!

Massa second, Barrichello third...

It's good Hamilton has a pussycat doll right now I think... they'll need more time to get up to speed...

Originally Posted by johnboy

iam predicting
1st raikkonen
2nd vettel
3rd kubica
out of the brits i think button will finish higher than hamilton

Originally Posted by Nick Goodall

I have to say i think Kubica could be on for a good result, as will Alonso but it's at least really exciting this year as nobody really knows!

I have no doubt that Ferrari and Mclaren will both still be quick, but they won't have the dominance they've had previously - i think Toyota, BMW, Williams, Renault, Brawn will have made huge progress on the big 2. I'm not sure where Red Bull will find themselves after this diffuser row - i've heard their car has a different suspension set-up and they won't be able to change their car to match the others?

Originally Posted by RudeTony

Jesus lads - is there no one out there British anymore......??!!!

Lewis will win and I think deserves to as well.
Everyone is against him because he is pure talent.

McLaren only 5 miles away from my home and Marinellos Ferrari less than 6 miles away.....

Fed up with Red - come on Lewis....

Originally Posted by telboy

Should be interesting if it rains, with the way the cars don't seem to handle in the wet.


I predict, Lots of unusual drivers up front. A big pile up at the first turn (with all those inexperienced drivers up front) and all the old hands will end up at the front again through pure luck.

I think 1-Raikonen, 2-Button, 3-Webber.

I don't think I'll be doing the all nighter, but will try and keep up for the practice sessions on bbc interactive on the saturday morning at 1:30.


Come on the brits!!!!

...and here's the person who might know!!

Originally Posted by paulc

jenson button to win !!

[paulc]

lol new i should have gone to the bookies

[losixxx]

Brawn were 150/1 to win in OZ before the Barcelona test session...and 750/1 for a 1-2

[paulc]

bollox that made me feel better not

[OldTimer]

Hamilton promoted to third, as Trulli passed when the SC was out, and Vettel given a 10 place grid penalty for next weekend for not pulling off the track when instructed to do so. A eventful race bring on Malaysia

Rich your guys looked strong