Poll: Official 2023 Australian Grand Prix Race Thread - Albert Park, Melbourne - Race 3/23

[imtoooldforthis]

Melbourne is quite high on the list of 'traditional' tracks that consistently provide forgettable races

 

[Scam]

4 DRS zones. Four. Christ on a frickin' bike.

My enthusiasm for getting up early just tanked.

I've said time and time again it since the regs changed. If cars can now follow and race more closely there is literally no point in DRS anymore. Do away with it and we'll then see who the best racers are.

This year, since it means the RBs get +17mph on everyone during DRS, well, yeah... what's the point

 

[chrismscotland]

A little hard to read practice with the wet P2 session but Red Bull look on top in the dry again, full expecting a similar Red Bull, Aston, Ferrari, Mercedes order at the front this weekend

 

[Mr Jack]

A little hard to read practice with the wet P2 session but Red Bull look on top in the dry again, full expecting a similar Red Bull, Aston, Ferrari, Mercedes order at the front this weekend

Pity the rain came today rather than for the Quali or Race.

 

[chrismscotland]

Pity the rain came today rather than for the Quali or Race.

True - some forecast has Sat potentially wet but looking at a few different sources it seems to be all over the place!

 

[Mr Jack]

Looks like there's still rain around

 

[Mr Jack]

Checo is in the kitty litter! Red flag!

 

[mattx4]

Perez is still rattled from the last race

 

[.:MBK:.]

Tease us with a close one then pulls that out...shame

 

[SDK^]

Amazing to see Merc bridging the gap to move ahead of the AM‘s
Looked like LH got held up on the entry into the last corner to start his final lap. Good result though !

 

[SoliD]

Surprisingly interesting qualifying, hopefully the tyres can provide some differing wear and strategies tomorrow. Red bull look super strong but they've clearly got some underlying issues with the reliability, hopefully the 3 behind verstappen can put the pressure on.

 

[chrismscotland]

Reliability aside the win is going to be dull tomorrow for Max, be an interesting squabble behind him though - interesting to see if Merc have decent race v the Aston which has already proven itself very good in race trim.
What happened to Ferrari, they look like they're going backwards!

 

[Mr Jack]

What happened to Ferrari, they look like they're going backwards!

Merc and RB have bought updates here, Aston and Ferrari haven't.

 

[Mesai]

I need a P2 for Alonso - that'll be my weekend sorted.

 

[uscool]

Could be exciting race behind Max , Ferrari going backwards

 

[Mr Jack]

Piastri's been reprimanded for a stuff-up related to practice starts in free practice. 1st point on his license to add to a disappointing home weekend for him.

 

[cuke2u]

Conditions and the track flattered the performance of several cars today. Might be very different tomorrow...

 

[Quartz]

Looks like tomorrow's race could be a corker.

 

[UTmaniac]

Thought it was an April Fool when I read Mercs 2 and 3... How things change!

 

[Jono8]

Quite enjoyed that qualy. Much closer than I thought.

Interesting that Merc are only a couple of tenths off RB. If Perez was there, at least one of the Mercs might have beaten him .Fairly promising.

Ferrari going backwards.

Amazing from Albon - really impressive so far this season.

Pretty rookie error from Perez to make, especially in Q1.


I have no doubt Max will sail off into the sunset and win, but the battle for the rest of the podium should be good.