Race 2014 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix - Page 5

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Mar 2014, 11:58 (Ref:3378936)

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Originally Posted by canamman

That was one of the best qualifying sessions I have ever seen.
Did you hear the crowd cheer when Vettle got knocked out in Q2?

I am warming up to the new exhaust note. I did hear a tire lock up
on TV. That is kinda cool.

Looks like I missed an entertaining session, I'll have to watch the rerun on the BBC.

**bella** · 15 Mar 2014, 12:24 (Ref:3378942)

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Originally Posted by Born Racer

Excellent jobs by Magnussen and Kvyat too.

Any pronunciation tips on the latter, incidentally?

pronounce it 'fiat' as in the car, with a silent kind of k at the beginning to turn the f noise into more of a soft k. sounds a bit like 'viat'

if anyone had any doubts about magnussen...

deano2 · 15 Mar 2014, 12:35 (Ref:3378946)

Ricardo was brilliant today and showed maturity well beyond his years... Great atmosphere and buzz at the track

aki13 · 15 Mar 2014, 12:39 (Ref:3378948)

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Originally Posted by jsTrecu

As others have pointed out, the lack of downforce can be seen with drivers having to fight their cars through the whole corner. It was great to watch and I think it's a good thing.
Also, the sound of the engines in my opinion is fine, and we could hear the tyres a lot more, which is another good thing.

Overall I like this new F1 so far, more than I thought I would.

My views exactly. The work the drivers are doing this year looks brilliant. Although I am sure it will level off as the teams upgrade and the drivers get used to it.

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Originally Posted by gomick

Was quite a roar wasn't it - lets hope Ricciardo can get the Red Bull of the line unlike Webber, otherwise Vettel will be infront of him by turn 1

Amazing reaction and its so great to hear other noises. I thought the cars were to quiet, but its great hearing the other elements in F1.

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Originally Posted by fourWheelDrift

So many people complained it would not be as loud (though frankly I was fine with that) but what I really enjoyed was how much more of other sounds you could hear, the sound of locked up tyres, and the sounds from the crowd.

Yep. Agree 100%

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Originally Posted by bella

pronounce it 'fiat' as in the car, with a silent kind of k at the beginning to turn the f noise into more of a soft k. sounds a bit like 'viat'

if anyone had any doubts about magnussen...

Who thought we would ever see a Fiat in F1.

321Go · 15 Mar 2014, 12:56 (Ref:3378950)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Looks like I missed an entertaining session, I'll have to watch the rerun on the BBC.

You did bjohnsmith. Well worth watching.

Agree canamman. One of the best qualifying sessions for a few years.

Some mixed up names up top that you'd have never expected. Kvyat really showed some talent. K-Mag too. Great to see some new names up there, even if the weather played a part in it. But that's when the talented drivers shine.

And I will eat humble pie. I was one of those that had written RBR off for the start of the season. They've got form! Well at least Ricciardo showed what the car is capable of.

Vettel struggled. So is it too early to agree with what most of the drivers have been saying? Vettel wins in a good car, but cannot muscle a bad car to the front? Going on todays performance, I think Alonso, Hamilton and Co might have been correct.

Cannot wait for tomorrow's race!

**bella** · 15 Mar 2014, 13:06 (Ref:3378955)

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Originally Posted by aki13

Who thought we would ever see a Fiat in F1.

and a fast one at that

i haven't seen or heard any footage of new f1 yet, so i'm really looking forward to seeing it in the bbc highlights programme this afternoon.

kvyat was always capable of producing some seriously silly pace, but he wasn't always very good at actual racecraft. it seems he's been learning that in gp3 so i'm really looking forward to how he brings it to jev, who is the master of racing the nuts off a car. ricciardo usually over-qualifies so i'd expect him to drop back a bit in normal racing conditions.

lbr, we won't see lewis for dust tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by 321Go

Vettel struggled. So is it too early to agree with what most of the drivers have been saying? Vettel wins in a good car, but cannot muscle a bad car to the front? Going on todays performance, I think Alonso, Hamilton and Co might have been correct.

yeah, i agree. i'm not sure he's the same kind of driving talent as the hamiltons and the alonsos. i don't doubt his ability to get a great finish out of it, but his ultimate pace in a car that isn't to his liking doesn't seem quite there compared to guys like ricciardo and the hamilton and alonso like you mention.

Knowlesy · 15 Mar 2014, 13:07 (Ref:3378956)

Vettel will be hurt with the loss of trick diffusers. But he'll still be fine and today he had an engine hiccup which didn't help, even if it was an error that messed his lap up.

321Go · 15 Mar 2014, 13:49 (Ref:3378973)

A little controversy(??). There are reports that Charlie Whiting has said the RB10's nose camera has been "cleared" to race, but since there is not a rear facing camera as the rules require, he will be looking at the issue again very soon.

So does this mean the RB10, as it is now, is illegal? If there's no rear facing camera as the rules say there must be, wouldn't that make the RB10 illegal?

Still no word on any protests - as there were reports during pre season testing saying the McLaren rear suspension might be protested, and the lack of a turbo cover on the Ferrari might be protested by Mercedes and Renault.

**Bononi** · 15 Mar 2014, 13:54 (Ref:3378975)

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Originally Posted by Knowlesy

Vettel will be hurt with the loss of trick diffusers. But he'll still be fine and today he had an engine hiccup which didn't help, even if it was an error that messed his lap up.

Indeed...

kurski · 15 Mar 2014, 14:47 (Ref:3379024)

JJ Lehto said that Fernando Alonso is able to utilize the benefit of poor car better than his current team-mate. Lehto does not believe that Ferrari favoring Alonso.

Mike Harte · 15 Mar 2014, 14:52 (Ref:3379030)

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Originally Posted by 321Go

Still no word on any protests - as there were reports during pre season testing saying the McLaren rear suspension might be protested, and the lack of a turbo cover on the Ferrari might be protested by Mercedes and Renault.

I believe that McLaren's aerodynamic rear suspension has now been officially approved, whilst at Ferrari, the the matter of the turbine protection was resolved by them having to incorporate one in their final version of the power plant that was homologated a fortnight or so ago. In other words, they bowed to the pressure that they would be protested, and probably successfully so they capitulated.

jsTrecu · 15 Mar 2014, 14:55 (Ref:3379039)

Vettel had software issues confirmed Renault, affecting both power and drivability.

But what a fantastic start for the season, the conditions made it closer and Ricciardo, Kvyat and Magnussen were all impressive.
Very happy for Ricciardo to do it at his home circuit on his first race with RBR, must be an unbelievable feeling.

And surprised with RBR's pace, but I think the goal will still be finishing in the points.

Ferrari was 1.5s off Merc and 1.2s off RBR, I think. Not sure if they messed up with tyre selection in Q3, I hope it was something like that.

Marbot · 15 Mar 2014, 14:59 (Ref:3379055)

That was a pretty awesome Q3, and the cars look so much faster this season.

Nice to see them all going for it. Well done Ricciardo.

JeremySmith · 15 Mar 2014, 15:06 (Ref:3379071)

The best qualifying session I have seen in years !

TheNo1F1Fan · 15 Mar 2014, 15:12 (Ref:3379085)

The most epic thing that Ricciardo was looking for.

Tucky · 15 Mar 2014, 16:10 (Ref:3379131)

That was the best qualifying session I've seen in a hell of a long time! Ricciardo and Magnussen really showed they deserves their seats today.

Shame for Bottas already having a 5 place grid penalty before the first race of the season

TheNo1F1Fan · 15 Mar 2014, 16:30 (Ref:3379152)

Alonso is getting in good form: http://www.racedepartment.com/good-f...milton-top-oz/

Moneyseeker · 15 Mar 2014, 18:12 (Ref:3379323)

Looking at the revised grid, how does Gutierrez with his penalty end up behind Maldonado who didn't event set a time?

CTD · 15 Mar 2014, 18:53 (Ref:3379376)

Can someone help with what channel and what time the race is shown in the USA? (Im on a trip to Chicago)

TheNo1F1Fan · 15 Mar 2014, 19:40 (Ref:3379453)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Can someone help with what channel and what time the race is shown in the USA? (Im on a trip to Chicago)

It will start at 23:00, UTC-6 time. Denmark will air live at 6:00 UTC+1.

CTD · 15 Mar 2014, 19:52 (Ref:3379478)

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Originally Posted by TheNo1F1Fan

It will start at 23:00, UTC-6 time. Denmark will air live at 6:00 UTC+1.

Thank you, but I really needed the channel

**bjohnsonsmith** · 15 Mar 2014, 19:54 (Ref:3379481)

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Originally Posted by CTD

Can someone help with what channel and what time the race is shown in the USA? (Im on a trip to Chicago)

The Australian Grand Prix will be shown Sunday, March 16, 1:30 a.m. ET or Eastern Time, live on NBCSN and NBC Sports Live Extra. Chicago is in the Central Time timezone or CT, which is an hour behind Eastern Time.

Tucky · 15 Mar 2014, 20:33 (Ref:3379583)

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Originally Posted by Moneyseeker

Looking at the revised grid, how does Gutierrez with his penalty end up behind Maldonado who didn't event set a time?

He isn't. The revised grid I'm looking at shows Maldonado last.

Also with all the focus at the front of the grid, I completely missed Chilton outqualifying Bianchi. It might be just a one off but who knows, Chilton might end up having the upper hand on Bianchi this season.

Moneyseeker · 15 Mar 2014, 20:34 (Ref:3379587)

Ah, Autosport showing him last in their final grid.

aki13 · 15 Mar 2014, 21:46 (Ref:3379683)

Not long now.

I reckon it could be quite a race for all sorts of reasons. Hope we are not disappointed.

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