2014 Formula One Australian Grand Prix

[vee10]

Not trying to be Mr negative here as for now the sound has been my biggest problem, but there isnt much happening out there. Its the same issues as before. Cars cant get past unless they are out of position or new rubber. And looks like a German is going to win. For all the time, money and energy thats gone into the new regs, you are still relying on rain or people out of position to provide the action. Well done Mr Todt.

 

[Jax Humanhater]

As the season progresses, drivers will be locking up less.

The rear of these cars is especially delicate.

 

[Chris Brand]

Surprised the Lotus are both still running!! It's a miracle! Hamilton was running on 5 cylinders only apparently and Vettel had a ERS problem. Looks like these new ERS systems are causing a LOT of problems.

Edit: Spoke to soon, see you Maldonado.

 

[Jax Humanhater]

Kimi is locking up like crazy.

EDIT: There is so little room between the cars and pit personnel.

 

[Jax Humanhater]

COME ON, ROSBERG!!!

 

[Salut Gilles]

The back light flashes when they brake? That's also new this year, right?

 

[Chris Brand]

The back light flashes when they brake? That's also new this year, right?

I don't understand why you're so bent over a light flashing when there are cars dropping out left, right and center?

 

[Jax Humanhater]

Magnussen has a bright future.

So does Ricciardo.

 

[Salut Gilles]

I don't understand why you're so bent over a light flashing when there are cars dropping out left, right and center?

I don't understand what you're trying to say, but it doesn't bother me. It's just a surprise to me. I thought the back lights were only used when it rains. Anyway, it seems it's only Toro Rosso and Force India so far. I have not seen it on other cars yet.

 

[S4Sonny]

Fantastic season opener, ecstatic for Ricciardo with a solid 2nd!

Well done to the McLaren boys as well

 

[Ray Lexes]

Magnussen next Hamilton :b

 

[vee10]

Fantastic season opener, ecstatic for Ricciardo with a solid 2nd!

Well done to the McLaren boys as well

Do you really feel that was a fantastic race? Why? Some good results for particular drivers but i fail to see where any drama or tension was. For instance Magnussen was quicker than Ricciardo but had to fuel save rather than go for it, that isnt what you want is it?

 

[Jax Humanhater]

Rosberg displayed Schumacher-like dominance today.

Hopefully, Mercedes will have a one-two next race.

 

[Chris Brand]

Do you really feel that was a fantastic race? Why? Some good results for particular drivers but i fail to see where any drama or tension was. For instance Magnussen was quicker than Ricciardo but had to fuel save rather than go for it, that isnt what you want is it?

First two laps were crazy. After that not much different from 2013, except instead of saving tyres its saving fuel.

 

[Salut Gilles]

First two laps were crazy. After that not much different from 2013, except instead of saving tyres its saving fuel.

Remember, it's Albert Park, not Monza, or Spa, or Red Bull Ring. Be patient.

 

[Chris Brand]

Remember, it's Albert Park, not Monza, or Spa, or Red Bull Ring. Be patient.

I can remember when every formula 1 race was exciting, not just a select few jewels on the calendar. I say bring back the V10s and refuelling!!

 

[Salut Gilles]

Not going to happen. They're going green...er. There's no going back, and tbh, I think it wasn't bad for a first round. Teams will now have a better look at the data, and seek to better their machines.

 

[Dux]

My expectations fulfilled, Rosberg won. Vettel DNF was a possibility but not to really to go that way.

Awkward moment it is, that Ricciardo wins his first podium after 3 or more seasons while Magnussen wins podium on his first GP ever. No real feel of the power of F1 car for the period of the whole race of experience going that long, experience that one Champion like Button has etc and was not enough to beat him. All those things that perhaps in the past would be crucial today are more or less like in a video game. It's funny and it makes like its no big deal at all.

In the past podium on first race to happen would've been impossible today it's like you only need to find a good team and thats it

 

[Chris Brand]

Not going to happen. They're going green...er. There's no going back, and tbh, I think it wasn't bad for a first round. Teams will now have a better look at the data, and seek to better their machines.

So long as Ecclestone is in charge of F1 nothing will happen, but soon as they replace him with someone who cares about racing over money we'll see F1 make a comeback. If not, F1 is on the path to death;

 

[Salut Gilles]

Well, there's nothing better than being at the right place at the right time, sometimes. And I think that's what happened for the rookies there.

Youngsters can adapt to new environments quicker than veterans.

I liked Bottas a lot, especially after he lost that wheel!