Australia F1 2011
27 March 2011, 08:43 AM
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Slightly concerning with Hamiltons plate. Button must be really frustrated but at least it shows that McLaren are competitive though which is a major relief.
27 March 2011, 09:15 AM
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I was up for it, an hour early (bloody clocks!) not as much overtaking as I had hoped to see with the new wing and Kers though but still a worthwhile watch 
27 March 2011, 09:22 AM
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Average race - the DRS seemed to only work for Jenson.
PS Should this not be in Sport
I don't actually care btw, but as I like to see all Apple trheads moved to Computer Related and given my username I thought I had better play fair
PS Should this not be in Sport
I don't actually care btw, but as I like to see all Apple trheads moved to Computer Related and given my username I thought I had better play fair
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27 March 2011, 10:05 AM
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Sky+ is a wonderful thing for these early races. Come down and skip the build-up, watch the first lap or two to get the running order then fast forward to bits of "interest" and watch the end in real time....
I think we have our early season contenders anyway.
Good drive by that Mex. in 7th!
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I think we have our early season contenders anyway.Good drive by that Mex. in 7th!
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27 March 2011, 01:48 PM
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Did anyone else notice that it only took DC 19 laps to show his Red Bull bias? Brundle suggested that Buemi should be penalised for leaving the track to over take Sutil, as Button was for leaving the track to pass Massa.
As soon as Brundle suggested that Vettel should be looked at for passing Button at the same corner, DC was straight to his defence, saying it was completely different.
As soon as Brundle suggested that Vettel should be looked at for passing Button at the same corner, DC was straight to his defence, saying it was completely different.
27 March 2011, 02:17 PM
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27 March 2011, 05:09 PM
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Now disqualified.
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...1/3/11874.html
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlin...1/3/11874.html
27 March 2011, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by F1 Stewards
Following post-race checks, the Melbourne stewards decided that both Sauber C30s were in breach of technical rules 3.10.1* and 3.10.2**, in relation to their rear wings. The team plan to appeal the decision.
"This is not a very surprising and disappointing result," commented James Key, Saubers technical director. "It appears that there is a question over the top surface of the uppermost rear wing element, this area is not the working surface of the component and therefore relatively unimportant to its function.
The ruling means Ferraris Felipe Massa moves up to seventh.
"This is not a very surprising and disappointing result," commented James Key, Saubers technical director. "It appears that there is a question over the top surface of the uppermost rear wing element, this area is not the working surface of the component and therefore relatively unimportant to its function.
The ruling means Ferraris Felipe Massa moves up to seventh.
** Having any component on your car that provides a performance benefit over a Ferrari or one of their drivers.
27 March 2011, 08:03 PM
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Takes a shine off the lad only doing 1 stop. Although I doubt this issue had anything to do with it.
28 March 2011, 05:18 PM
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It's been a while now so he must be clear of the dreaded FIA rule interpretations
Gutted for Sauber
..but you gotta get your car legal before racing it.
McLaren must be laughing in their boots after that performance... Even with Red Bull not having KERS... with both Lewis and Button's constant race pace looking mighty impressive... yes Vettel went off like a stabbed rat...but his tyres were history way before Hamilton's...and I'm sure McLaren could have kept Lewis out longer on his 1st stint, but elected to play safe and bag 2nd with a mind to pressurise the German in the latter stages... pity the undertray board broke...
Red Bull's greatest plus last year was their ability to make the tyres perform longer... it seams that advantage has now been lost..
here's to an entertaining 2011
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..but you gotta get your car legal before racing it.McLaren must be laughing in their boots after that performance... Even with Red Bull not having KERS... with both Lewis and Button's constant race pace looking mighty impressive... yes Vettel went off like a stabbed rat...but his tyres were history way before Hamilton's...and I'm sure McLaren could have kept Lewis out longer on his 1st stint, but elected to play safe and bag 2nd with a mind to pressurise the German in the latter stages... pity the undertray board broke...
Red Bull's greatest plus last year was their ability to make the tyres perform longer... it seams that advantage has now been lost..
here's to an entertaining 2011
28 March 2011, 08:23 PM
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Thank God it's back.
Not an Epic first race but it's food for thought.
The tyres look promising. The rear wing seems to do little to aid overtaking. Why not just reduce the aero on the cars by 50% so the cars behind can travel closer.
There is still way too much tech in the cars. Yes, it's the pinical (sp?) of motorsport but did i hear correctly that the Ferrari (i think it was) has 7 paddles behind the steering wheel not to mention the wacky amount of settings available on the front of the steering wheel. Gear change, radio and a drink should be all they require.
Malaysia next - not one of my faves but at least it's not Bahrain
Not an Epic first race but it's food for thought.
The tyres look promising. The rear wing seems to do little to aid overtaking. Why not just reduce the aero on the cars by 50% so the cars behind can travel closer.
There is still way too much tech in the cars. Yes, it's the pinical (sp?) of motorsport but did i hear correctly that the Ferrari (i think it was) has 7 paddles behind the steering wheel not to mention the wacky amount of settings available on the front of the steering wheel. Gear change, radio and a drink should be all they require.
Malaysia next - not one of my faves but at least it's not Bahrain
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