Australian Grand Prix 2014, Melbourne - Race 1/19

the1gooner · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:52

Think it safe to say now that Rosberg will win if no car problems.

As for everyone behind him it anyone's for the taking.

drunkenmaster · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:53

The_Abyss said:
Interesting how early the DRS closes - there's some serious coasting into the corners going on.

It may be fuel saving for some teams while others don't think they need it, are say Ferrari doing it more than anyone while Merc/Renault think fuel isn't a problem now?

But for other teams I think the very twitching brake by wire, well we just saw Kimi lock up, hurt the tyres and drop 1-2 seconds just for one mistake. I presume coasting in and braking from a lower speed helps certain cars with the worst brake by wire issues manage that. TR's brake by wire was a problem all through practice so I could see them coasting as much to manage that as fuel.

deuse · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:55

robbiemc said:
I'm pleased to see hardly any marbles on track this year.

Not that many going round that's why

Irish_Tom · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:56

Flibster said:
If you want sector times and other useful things like that, you need a premium subscription to the F1 App.

I have but it's still wrong.

Currently telling me Massa is still in 9th but with no times and Kvyat isn't on there at all…

Yesterday after quali it had Vettel's name next to Hamilton's data among other errors.

Not great for the premium 'official' app.

Flibster · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:56

Rosberg will get prime tyres for the next stint and is in the safety car window.

Flibster · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:57

Ericsson told to stop due to oil pressure.

Flibster · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:59

Irish_Tom said:
I have but it's still wrong.

Currently telling me Massa is still in 9th but with no times and Kvyat isn't on there at all…

Yesterday after quali it had Vettel's name next to Hamilton's data among other errors.

Not great for the premium 'official' app.

It certainly is a bit iffy at the moment.

utajoker · 16 Mar 2014 at 06:59

they do sound like they are doing a lot of coasting before braking.

Flibster · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:00

And there goes Maldonado.

Pit radio

Stop the car stop the car stop the car stop the car. We have a failed MGU-H so stop the car.

Irish_Tom · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:00

Loldanado!

Jono8 · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:00

Another one bites the dust.

Flibster · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:03

Button has a nose job.

Front jack snapped a bit off.

Or given what these noses look like... circumcision...

drunkenmaster · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:03

The jack man circumcised the Mclaren...... lol

Irish_Tom · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:04

Never good when your tip falls off!

drunkenmaster · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:06

Is the sound on Bottas's car, the car scraping along the floor down the start finish straight?

the1gooner · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:08

Well done Alonso there, quietly going about his business. Maybe a podium finish if things go well.

JRS · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:09

drunkenmaster said:
Is the sound on Bottas's car, the car scraping along the floor down the start finish straight?

Seems like it.

Jono8 · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:10

What is with the whistle as the cars come into the pits?

Irish_Tom · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:11

Loving the tyre screech as they pull away from the pits.

Jono8 · 16 Mar 2014 at 07:11

That merc has a massive LCD screen on the steering wheel!