Bahrain Qualifying.

[Chris Borg]

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/formula-1/bahrain-grand-prix/2010/qualifying.html

My pole prediction was way off.

[cosworth151]

You and me too, Chris. I think this may be one of the hardest seasons to pick in a long time.


...and that's a good thing! 

[Chris Borg]

Can you imagine what it will be like tomorrow.....I am so exited. I missed Qualifying as I was working.

[Andy B]

I said all along it was going to be hard to decide who was strong till first qualy but the race is another game who has the race pace?

[Scott]

Went with my gut for pole, maybe I should stick with it for my race picks!
  

[stealthhaggis]

Well done Seb, great start.

RB's And Ferraris are the ones to beat so far, be interesting to see whether the RB's have cured their tyre munching issues in the race tomorow. Can't wait! McLarens are very slow by comparison, MGP seems about same pace. Force India is quick and so is Renault, well in Kubicas hands anyway. What about Chandhok eh? What a level headed calm guy, first lap in the car ever and its in front of millions too. Well played that lad only a second and a half of his team mate who at least had a few more laps.

McLarens are supposedly suffering from Downforce issues again, lets see if they can solve that issue quicker this time than they did last season. Did anyone else think Schumacher looked a little shocked to be outpaced by Nico? Still, he's rusty and will only get better I'm sure.

[John S]

Darn it Seb couldn't you and Luscious Liz have just wandered onto the run off a little, you just had to spoil mine and Massa's day. Still Felippe gave Ferd a shock.

[Jericoke]

It's going to be interesting.  Last season the cars had to qualify on race fuel... so how they finished was how they were going to start.

Now... with the cars qualifying light, and starting heavy it's going to be different.  Some cars will run better heavy, and some will run better light.  If it was up to me, I'd make the car run better heavy, so as to build an early lead, even if that means not going for pole.

What I'm trying to say, is that the cars in 6 to 10 might have a greater advantage than ever.

(Or maybe not!!  That's what I love about this time of year!)

[FW14B]

A really interesting quali session.  No surprises in the first few departures after Q1, but the 2nd Quali could have seen so many people get knocked out.  Disappointed for the Williams bunch but I think we can score points.  Vettle pulled out all the stops to get pole.  The race should be fascinating. 

[SennaMan]

It's going to be interesting.  Last season the cars had to qualify on race fuel... so how they finished was how they were going to start.

Now... with the cars qualifying light, and starting heavy it's going to be different.  Some cars will run better heavy, and some will run better light.  If it was up to me, I'd make the car run better heavy, so as to build an early lead, even if that means not going for pole.

What I'm trying to say, is that the cars in 6 to 10 might have a greater advantage than ever.

(Or maybe not!!  That's what I love about this time of year!)

yeah, well put Jeri.

I am confused but fascinated to see how the race pans out. As you suggest, qualifying position may not be a true indicator of race finishing position as in past years.

Bring it on!

[Scott]

Anyone know if Stefan's gear showed up in Bahrain or not?  Just curious...

[Chris Borg]

This has to be the most exiting season ever, Can`t wait till tomorrow. Roll on race day.

[david1275]

I done my pole pick with the heart and not the head to be honest. Wasn't far wrong but................Massa is quick!!! 

[lkjohnson1950]

I'm interested in Louis v Jenson. Jens is supposed to be very good at tire management and Louis is famous for being hard on his tires, I can't wait to see if Jens really has better race pace.

Lonny

[Chris Borg]

Good Morning All,

Found some nice pics...Re:Bahrian on an Italian Site that is the equivalent to the BBC.

 Click on the icon opposite slide show for full screen. hope you guys like them.

 http://www.raisport.rai.it/dl/RaiTV/programmi/media/ContentItem-cc39c8e2-0bff-4110-9381-0d793512b5cd-raisport.html

Hope it works this time.