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F1 News & Discussions => General F1 Discussion => Topic started by: guest3164 on March 15, 2019, 02:01:04 PM
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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!
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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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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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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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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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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 :)