The Official 2019 Australian Grand Prix Thread **SPOILERS**
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TheDeuce said:
HustleRussell said:
TheDeuce said:
I'm just not so convinced the car in pole will be orange.
I mean 'red'*
Me neither I mean 'red'*
I think (and hope!) they are going to be right on top of each other come Saturday / Sunday
This is traditionally a Hamilton circuit but for the sake of an exciting season I really hope Ferrari have the pace advantage early on in view of what we are reading about Mercedes having more headroom for development.
I wouldn't mind a repeat of 2018 with Ferrari having the stronger car at the start. I really want a closely contested season. I find the notion that Mercedes have such a big advantage as people are deducing from P2 times a galling prospect!
Hopefully everyone ran a fairly standard Friday practice program, with Ferrari running a higher fuel load than Mercedes, so that come Q3 we still have an exciting shoot-out for pole
HustleRussell said:
There definitely isn't anywhere near eight tenths separating them in my opinion
I think (and hope!) they are going to be right on top of each other come Saturday / Sunday
This is traditionally a Hamilton circuit but for the sake of an exciting season I really hope Ferrari have the pace advantage early on in view of what we are reading about Mercedes having more headroom for development.
I wouldn't mind a repeat of 2018 with Ferrari having the stronger car at the start. I really want a closely contested season. I find the notion that Mercedes have such a big advantage as people are deducing from P2 times a galling prospect!
Hopefully everyone ran a fairly standard Friday practice program, with Ferrari running a higher fuel load than Mercedes, so that come Q3 we still have an exciting shoot-out for pole
I don't really have any particular team loyalty, I just like battles on track - so I feel broadly the same. However it plays out, I'm hopeful it will be very tight between the top teams.I think (and hope!) they are going to be right on top of each other come Saturday / Sunday
This is traditionally a Hamilton circuit but for the sake of an exciting season I really hope Ferrari have the pace advantage early on in view of what we are reading about Mercedes having more headroom for development.
I wouldn't mind a repeat of 2018 with Ferrari having the stronger car at the start. I really want a closely contested season. I find the notion that Mercedes have such a big advantage as people are deducing from P2 times a galling prospect!
Hopefully everyone ran a fairly standard Friday practice program, with Ferrari running a higher fuel load than Mercedes, so that come Q3 we still have an exciting shoot-out for pole
I'm definitely a fan of the sport rather than a fan of a certain team or driver. Although I definitely like some teams and drivers more than others..
I’m on site here in Melbourne, been to loads of events and met loads of interesting people so far, amazing place. I’ve got loads of pics and videos from yesterday and I’m in the paddock all day today. The conversations we had yesterday suggest Ferrari are surprised.
One thing I did see that upset me was seeing Claire Williams very very distressed.
One thing I did see that upset me was seeing Claire Williams very very distressed.
Looking forward to the start of the season tomorrow. I will be up bright and early for qualifying.
Lots of changes to look forward to and hopefully a decent opener, setting the scene for the rest of the first half.
Sorry to hear Claire williams was quite distressed, hopefully Williams sees some brightness but that cannot be a pleasant pit to be in just now.
Excited for Sauber\Alfa Romeo this year though.
Lots of changes to look forward to and hopefully a decent opener, setting the scene for the rest of the first half.
Sorry to hear Claire williams was quite distressed, hopefully Williams sees some brightness but that cannot be a pleasant pit to be in just now.
Excited for Sauber\Alfa Romeo this year though.
I can get sandbagging in pre-season, there’s plenty of time for development, changes etc, but at this stage of the game? Doesn’t make much sense to me I’m afraid.
I think the Fezza is quicker than this showing, but also suspect Merc always was a little bit better than preseason indicated for one reason or another.
I think the Fezza is quicker than this showing, but also suspect Merc always was a little bit better than preseason indicated for one reason or another.
Derek Smith said:
Jasandjules said:
I can't see Ferrari sandbagging by nearly 1 second but we will see. The other thing people don't seem to consider is Merc may be too.........
We want no depressing thoughts like that, thank you very much.patmahe said:
5678 said:
seymourski said:
Thats a good read. I think I just about followed it! We should get more like that as fans.
rich1231 said:
One thing I did see that upset me was seeing Claire Williams very very distressed.
I hate that. See the Williams thread for my wider views - but in short she does not deserve to feel that way. This wasn't a job she undertook, it was an unworkable situation she inherited.She's absolutely not team principal material but you can see how much she cares. Of course she cares.
HurryUpAndWait said:
patmahe said:
5678 said:
seymourski said:
Thats a good read. I think I just about followed it! We should get more like that as fans.
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