Australian Grand Prix 2016, Melbourne - Race 1/21

[Tweaker]

From that video, am I right in thinking that the 1 medium tyre is just there to spice things up in the race, with most drivers ignoring it because they wont have any data on it as they only have 1?

 

[Ryan-3]

Im calling a merc 1,2.

Whoa.

Vettel 3rd, then it's between Raikonnen/The Williams Two/Hulkenberg. I just threw Hulk in there more as hope. Probably more Toro Rosso two to be fair.

 

[Skeeter]

From that video, am I right in thinking that the 1 medium tyre is just there to spice things up in the race, with most drivers ignoring it because they wont have any data on it as they only have 1?

It's there because Pirelli mandated a set. Expect most people with 1 set to use it in P1.

 

[this_is_gav]

From that video, am I right in thinking that the 1 medium tyre is just there to spice things up in the race, with most drivers ignoring it because they wont have any data on it as they only have 1?

It could be worth a punt from someone wanting to go extra long here or extra short (in some other races).

I'm sure it will be used to effect from time to time, but expect the big teams to be very conservative (soft and super-soft in Albert Park). This is for chancers, hoping to luck into some points (Manor obviously stand out given their choice).

 

[Skeeter]

The allocations are going to be different for every race. There won't always be 1 random Medium thrown into the mix.

 

[this_is_gav]

The allocations are going to be different for every race. There won't always be 1 random Medium thrown into the mix.

I know. What I mean is that there'll usually be a consensus on the optimum and the 2nd choice and there'll be one that's considered a wildcard tyre.

 

[Skeeter]

True. Pirelli seem keen to pick one each of the 3 as their pick, so it seems like there will always been an odd ball, or maybe just useless wasted tyre.

There's nothing to stop Pirelli choosing 3 of the same compound as their pick (which they may well do at Monaco).

 

[utajoker]

woo. working saturday morning but will be up for the race.

 

[BlizzardX]

Beautiful. I'll be able to kick back with a nice cold beer after dinner

 

[Freakbro]

I'll probably record it and watch it at a sensible hour

 

[Wizzfizz]

Say it every year that I'll stay up for these early morning races, but always fall asleep just as the race starts

 

[XeNoN89]

I'm probably going to just series link the races this year so I can fast forward all the boring parts, which if anything like last year was most of it

 

[Kris_90]

I'll be up at 5 to watch it

 

[Irish_Tom]

\0/ Wahoooooo!

Thanks Simmy, I've been waiting for your thread.

I'll be up too!

 

[Type_R]

I am on nights so hopefully it will not be busy...get to watch it on my Sky Sports App!

 

[413x]

Probably just go for the highlights this time round.
I got up last year, tempted to this year as it's first race, but I kind of know it's gonna be a merc romp

But there is that small iota of hope Ferrari or someone might get in.
Not sure.. The opener will dictate my interest for the year I'm feeling. Which did get to highlights on iplayer last year at the end

 

[MooMoo444]

5am race start, so preshow is like 3am ye?

 

[Shimmy]

5am race start, so preshow is like 3am ye?

Looks like 3.30am, but Skysports website hasn't been updated yet.

 

[Housey]

Guess I will tune in as it's the first race of the season and try and get a feel for what the year holds. Be nice to see a new team/name/driver taking it to the old names, but I fear it will be a Mercedes/Ferrari year with the Silver cars still holding an edge.

 

[Kevin Clark]

Tyre selections....