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Author Topic: Australian Grand Prix Thread  (Read 3100 times)

guest3164

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Australian Grand Prix Thread
« on: March 15, 2019, 02:01:04 PM »
So, we have our on site reporter in the form of Robem, which is good.  I am expecting first hand information about the goings on!  So, F1 2019 is now officially 'go go go'.  FP1 and FP2 have taken place.  Here are the timings:

FP1
POS   DRIVER   CAR   TIME   GAP   LAPS
1   Lewis Hamilton   Mercedes   1m23.599s   -   26
2   Sebastian Vettel   Ferrari   1m23.637s   0.038s   18
3   Charles Leclerc   Ferrari   1m23.673s   0.074s   18
4   Max Verstappen   Red Bull/Honda   1m23.792s   0.193s   22
5   Valtteri Bottas   Mercedes   1m23.866s   0.267s   30
6   Kimi Raikkonen   Alfa Romeo/Ferrari   1m24.816s   1.217s   18
7   Daniil Kvyat   Toro Rosso/Honda   1m24.832s   1.233s   30
8   Pierre Gasly   Red Bull/Honda   1m24.932s   1.333s   23
9   Kevin Magnussen   Haas/Ferrari   1m24.934s   1.335s   24
10   Nico Hulkenberg   Renault   1m25.015s   1.416s   11
11   Antonio Giovinazzi   Alfa Romeo/Ferrari   1m25.166s   1.567s   23
12   Romain Grosjean   Haas/Ferrari   1m25.224s   1.625s   18
13   Alexander Albon   Toro Rosso/Honda   1m25.230s   1.631s   21
14   Carlos Sainz   McLaren/Renault   1m25.285s   1.686s   19
15   Lance Stroll   Racing Point/Mercedes   1m25.288s   1.689s   26
16   Sergio Perez   Racing Point/Mercedes   1m25.498s   1.899s   21
17   Daniel Ricciardo   Renault   1m25.634s   2.035s   16
18   Lando Norris   McLaren/Renault   1m25.966s   2.367s   31
19   Robert Kubica   Williams/Mercedes   1m27.914s   4.315s   25
20   George Russell   Williams/Mercedes   1m28.740s   5.141s   25

FP2
POS   DRIVER   CAR   TIME   GAP   LAPS
1   Lewis Hamilton   Mercedes   1m22.600s   -   33
2   Valtteri Bottas   Mercedes   1m22.648s   0.048s   33
3   Max Verstappen   Red Bull/Honda   1m23.400s   0.800s   33
4   Pierre Gasly   Red Bull/Honda   1m23.442s   0.842s   31
5   Sebastian Vettel   Ferrari   1m23.473s   0.873s   35
6   Kimi Raikkonen   Alfa Romeo/Ferrari   1m23.572s   0.972s   40
7   Nico Hulkenberg   Renault   1m23.574s   0.974s   37
8   Daniel Ricciardo   Renault   1m23.644s   1.044s   31
9   Charles Leclerc   Ferrari   1m23.754s   1.154s   35
10   Romain Grosjean   Haas/Ferrari   1m23.814s   1.214s   37
11   Daniil Kvyat   Toro Rosso/Honda   1m23.933s   1.333s   36
12   Kevin Magnussen   Haas/Ferrari   1m23.988s   1.388s   27
13   Lance Stroll   Racing Point/Mercedes   1m24.011s   1.411s   38
14   Carlos Sainz   McLaren/Renault   1m24.133s   1.533s   26
15   Antonio Giovinazzi   Alfa Romeo/Ferrari   1m24.293s   1.693s   37
16   Sergio Perez   Racing Point/Mercedes   1m24.401s   1.801s   34
17   Alexander Albon   Toro Rosso/Honda   1m24.675s   2.075s   40
18   Lando Norris   McLaren/Renault   1m24.733s   2.133s   26
19   George Russell   Williams/Mercedes   1m26.453s   3.853s   32
20   Robert Kubica   Williams/Mercedes   1m26.655s   4.055s   33


Apologies for the poor formatting, but I hope it is not too ugly to get the information from.  Mercedes have shown up and are back on top.  But are Ferrari sandbagging?  And what about Red Bull?  Apparently Honda have already had to reassure everyone that an issue with Gasly's unit is not major.  Ricciardo had seatbelt issues, so wasn't flying today.  Williams were obviously not just sandbagging, but loading the car with concrete.  They are supposedly avoiding the kerbs to avoid damaging the car. 

Still a long way to go this weekend, but at least the action is back!



Offline cosworth151

Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #1 on: March 15, 2019, 02:48:44 PM »
The season is finally here! It's good to see Kimi up toward the sharp end. I think he might surprise some people Sunday. I've still got my fingers crossed for Haas.

One note: I might not make the Chat Room for the race. I've been having problems with internet connection. My laptop did a major barf too last week but I've got it fired back up again. (ALWAYS  do your backups! It saved me!) Hope to have things back up by Bahrain.
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Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #2 on: March 15, 2019, 04:24:01 PM »
On question of concrete laden Williams does anyone think they may be allowed to ride the kerbs in the actual race, or are things so tight for fly aways that new parts are rationed.
If so bet they're praying that the 107% rule might save them from actually running the race in OZ.  :D
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Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2019, 06:05:28 PM »
I get the feeling John that both Williams cars will have to retire mid way through the race for 'technical' reasons.  Ie, to save the car and keep mileage low on the engines as it is just not worth working them too hard if the car is having to drive cautiously.

Offline Calman

Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2019, 07:24:51 PM »
Always meant to ask folks ... do you do "Anti-Spoilers" on this forum, as I typically watch a race a few hours after the actual live event.  I make a habit of avoiding any news/sport related TV/Internet sources, prior to sitting down and watching any given Qualy/Race.

Best Regards,
Cal :)
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Offline Jericoke

Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2019, 07:35:43 PM »
Always meant to ask folks ... do you do "Anti-Spoilers" on this forum, as I typically watch a race a few hours after the actual live event.  I make a habit of avoiding any news/sport related TV/Internet sources, prior to sitting down and watching any given Qualy/Race.

Best Regards,
Cal :)

We will discuss the races, but usually just under the headline 'Heroes and Zeroes', unless something truly spectacular, or absolutely dreadful happens.  Subject headlines are rarely 'So and So wins the Whatever Grand Prix!'

Personally, if I have to watch the race on a delay (which I will do this weekend) I stay away from GP sites until I've had a chance to watch.

Offline Calman

Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2019, 07:41:54 PM »
Thanks for the heads up Jericoke!

I'll likely play it safe until I've watched the Qualy/Race.   

I once helped a newcomer to the valley lift a new BBQ from his vehicle into the house.   The usual "how ya doing mate!" ... weather, what you been up to, bla bla bla .... then he said "Did you see the race today? ... great win for Lewis!!" .... I nearly dropped his BBQ.

Best Regards,
Cal :)
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Offline cosworth151

Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #7 on: March 16, 2019, 02:11:20 PM »
If you do watch an F1 race live, drop by the Chat Room. Many of us our usually there for the races. I think you'll enjoy the conversation.
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Offline Calman

Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2019, 10:59:14 PM »
If you do watch an F1 race live, drop by the Chat Room. Many of us our usually there for the races. I think you'll enjoy the conversation.
I rarely watch a race live .... typically a few hours later (depending on time difference to local event, it could be later that night, or at later in the day 'my Sunday night').  So, unfortunately, the chat room option doesn't work for me.

Best Regards,
Cal :)
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Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #9 on: March 18, 2019, 09:51:07 AM »
Dad found out who got pole because the TV catch-up facility didn't set up properly, launching him into the last 15 minutes of the broadcast instead of the beginning :( (ironically, I'd already seen Twitter because I hadn't anticipated getting to see qualifying, so had I been able to set the catch-up, nobody would have cared).
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Offline Calman

Re: Australian Grand Prix Thread
« Reply #10 on: March 18, 2019, 04:05:32 PM »
If it wasn't for the mid pack battles, it would unfortunately have been a pretty boring race.  Put it this way, if you were watching the Sky F1 coverage, how much did you see Bottas, Max or Kimi ... very little compared with some Hamilton, Ferrari and LOTS of Toro Rosso, HAAS and Racing Point.

Personally, I am very happy to see Bottas win, as it sets the tone for Hamilton not punching his card for future team order calls, while Ferrari go the opposite direction with an uncompetitive car and an early hint of team orders, favouring Vettel when there are currently no points on the table - a shocker, if that's a sign of things to come.

Of course, a really poor outcome for Danny Ric, messy day in the pits for Haas, more headaches for Williams, although that kind of masks Kubica's limitations with such a poorly running car (unfortunately). 

Gasly needs to improve, as Danny Ric would have sailed past a Toro Rosso last season.  I think that's all that leaves a lasting impression from Melbourne??

As for the broadcast itself, still hate these driver photos flashing up, Crofty made a few commentary blunders along the way (he needs thicker glasses to identify Kubica's front wing for a start).  I don't like this new podium approach, as suddenly Lewis & Max disappear and Mark Webber is left interviewing Bottas (feels empty).

Anyway, that's my initial thoughts on the opening race of the 2019 campaign!

Best Regards,
Cal :) 

 
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