F1 2011

[Stratman]

Haven't seen a thread on this year's F1 so I thought I'd bravely get one up and running.

The big surprise has to be McLaren. Their leap of faith in making untested alterations after testing has certainly paid off. I also can't help wondering how much Vettel shredded his tyres to go 0.8s quicker than Hamilton. I wouldn't be at all surprised if McLaren's race pace were to be closer to that of the fizzypopmobile.

The variable rear wing looks like an accident waiting to happen, and a serious one at that. The first time one sticks up will cause a huge smash.

At least we're spared Bernie's sprinlkers for now. Why stop there Bernie? Go the whole hog and have the clown's mouth and the windmill as well.

 

[pamrit]

Looking forward to the new season and now in HD

 

[LTD]

Interesting rumour on the go about the Mini-KERS system that Red Bull are allegedly using to get a fast start.

Will the gamble pay off ?

 

[Stratman]

Don't they have to start the race with no energy stored?

 

[wemorgan]

The cold tyres seem to be catching some drivers out. Not a great advertisement for P-Zero

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[Cabe]

"Our" team (My company is a sponsor of Virgin Marussia) managed to scrape the last places.

Auspicious start it ain't.

 

[wemorgan]

I thought the Hispania cars were last. Or because they are outside the 107% rule therefore not starting tomorrow?

 

[Cabe]

Outside the 107% last time I checked they weren't "invited back" to play.

 

[BlackC55]

Really looking forward to the race tomorrow. I expect a Red Bull win but watch Button as he is quick round there.

 

[Dryce]

The variable rear wing looks like an accident waiting to happen, and a serious one at that. The first time one sticks up will cause a huge smash.

I concur.

My feeling watching qualifying is that we'll see the championship affected by the injury of a top driver.

 

[FinnAussie]

Looking forward to the race too, heading to the track in few minutes :bannana:

 

[Dryce]

Really looking forward to the race tomorrow. I expect a Red Bull win but watch Button as he is quick round there.

Saw the interview with Christian Horner after qualy and was left with no doubt that they are a single driver team.

OTOH listening to Martin Whitmarsh it's obvious McLaren are a two driver team.

 

[Nibbo]

Looking forward to the race too, heading to the track in few minutes :bannana:

Not jealous at all... have fun.

I've just lost an hour!

 

[Fizzer]

Not jealous at all... have fun.

I've just lost an hour!

I've just gained an hour! :bannana:We put clocks back last weekend in Florida. So just caught up again.
Still got to wait until 02.30 for the gp
Doh! obviously that should be clocks forward

 

[The Boss]

im excited for this season.. T minus 2hrs 35 minutes..

im staying up!

 

[Cabe]

Aaaand we are on the parade lap, GO GO GO!

 

[Aoraki]

Looking forward to the new season and now in HD

Was on BBC HD but not in HD

 

[Mactech]

Was on BBC HD but not in HD

It was on mine! One of the best things about it this year!
Still a bit confused about whether it was a Russian, Renault or Lotus in 3rd place

 

[Cabe]

All three

 

[pamrit]

Was on BBC HD but not in HD

HD on mine