Australian Grand Prix 2011, Albert Park Circuit - Race 1/19

Valentino · 27 Mar 2011 at 03:14

Do I stay up for 3 hours, or do I got to sleep for a few wake up in time, or do I sleep until midday and watch it on iPlayer with lunch?

deko · 27 Mar 2011 at 04:33

I'm finding it easy to stay up tonight, I struggled through last night then slept until about 3ish today so I'm wide awake just now, just watching the V8 Supercar races to get me in the mood.

sunama · 27 Mar 2011 at 04:43

FrankJH said:
He [Vettel] was in a better car for nigh on 3/4 of the season maybe even more, the fact that Vettel was "learning" is an excuse imo

It's not an excuse.

In 2009, Vettel was not as good a driver as he was in the latter half of the 2010 season.

In 2009, Vettel simply wasn't as good as Button. He had the flat speed, but was severely lacking in pretty much all other areas. In the latter half of 2010, Vettel was an improved driver and I believe that at this point in time, would outscore Button (just about), in an identical car, across a full season.

sunama · 27 Mar 2011 at 04:44

Emlyn_Dewar said:
Only a few hours until Alonso wins the first race of 2011.
You heard it here first.

I, too am hoping for a better performance by Ferrari.

Reading Alonso's comments, he feels that the Ferrari is a much better car than what qualifying has showed today.

utajoker · 27 Mar 2011 at 05:07

Why is f1 not starting?

Seems the tv guide has not adjusted for the extra hour :/

Fr0dders · 27 Mar 2011 at 05:11

doesnt start till 6am.

Valentino · 27 Mar 2011 at 05:46

Ok, how do i watch this live with no tv?

According to this
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_one_london/watchlive
the F1 isn't showing. Is this just a case of them not having the schedule up to date or does this 'watch live' service stop at a certain time?

I really don't want to miss the Fleetwood Mac opening scene!

deuse · 27 Mar 2011 at 05:56

Valentino said:
Ok, how do i watch this live with no tv?

According to this
http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/tv/bbc_one_london/watchlive
the F1 isn't showing. Is this just a case of them not having the schedule up to date or does this 'watch live' service stop at a certain time?

I really don't want to miss the Fleetwood Mac opening scene!

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/9436948.stm

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:02

Ugh.... I'm not young anymore...

Merlin5 · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:02

It's starting.

I thought it was 5am now and forgot the clocks went forward.

Masterdog · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:04

Morning all

Coffee's on.

Hastarius · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:04

Hope we get to see some more Brundle and Tanja hilarity this season

Glaucus · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:12

good morning, croissants are in the oven. Even come down stairs to watch in hd, didnt bother with quali.

Masterdog · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:15

Hmm, Vettel just made me laugh. Didn't think that would happen this early in the morning.

knip · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:17

Morning people!

I just rumaged around and found my HD lead, and have retuned the telly for watching it. Not sure I needed to see Eddies shirt in HD though :eek:

Someone bring me a cuppa, I cant get up again, the dog is looking cross enough that i've woken him up at this time!

Fergie · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:18

"Couldn't find the button..."

You have to admire the cockyness.

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:19

Couldn't be bothered to wait for the espresso machine to warm up this morning. Gone for the aeropress instead today.

Still.... Ugh.

Flibster · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:29

Oh god... Top gear test track.

POWER!!!

Ooooh... MP4-12C in McLaren orange. *dribble*

knip · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:30

"Dotted with ornaments taken from Martin Brundles house!"

Glaucus · 27 Mar 2011 at 06:32

I take it i cant have hd and r5l comentry.