Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Live Race Banter Thread [SPOILERS]
Mar 29, 2010 | 04:48 PM
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Mar 29, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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Unlike Bahrain, This race showed how human Ferrari is. Alonso was pretty much untouchable after Vettel's engine troubles, setting fastest laps despite being 7+ seconds ahead of his 2nd placed teammate. In Austrailia, He fought well, but his car(even more for Massa's) was no match for RBR and McLaren imo.
I wonder if this is just a sign of whats to come?
I wonder if this is just a sign of whats to come?
Mar 29, 2010 | 05:26 PM
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But in the last 10 years Ferrari has won 5 times at Albert Park (2000-2002, 2004 and 2007) , while McLaren has only won three times (2003, 2008 and 2010).
Mar 29, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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Here's one for poor old Kimi:
In his 5 years at McLaren technical failures accounted for 38% of his DNFs
Mar 29, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Mar 29, 2010 | 08:38 PM
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Say what you will about Alonso but yesterday's performance was epic he came back from dead last and both the Mclaren's and The RBR's were faster and he finished 4th.
Button is the luckiest Mother F*&%ker on earth the decision to switch to slicks was at the perfect time
Button is the luckiest Mother F*&%ker on earth the decision to switch to slicks was at the perfect time
The way Freddie weaved his way through was pretty damn impressive. He really made Massa look like a lower division driver with how smooth he was cutting his way through traffic. Alonso has settled in quickly with Ferrari and that is the best thing that could happen for he and Ferrari.
Jenson made the ultimate gamble. One lap earlier and he could've had egg on his face. A few laps later and he would probably have finished 10th.
Mar 29, 2010 | 08:40 PM
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But what about Massa's freakin' start! He went from 8th to 2nd.
Mar 29, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Massa was a beast off the line. No doubt.
Mar 29, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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He got off the line like a bat out of hell. Had he fared the same as Freddie in turn 1, he certainly wouldn't have been able to cut through like Freddie did.
He is probably the weakest driver in the top 4 teams, right there with Jenson.
He is probably the weakest driver in the top 4 teams, right there with Jenson.
Mar 30, 2010 | 12:21 AM
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IMO (and this is tough to say) Only Alonso, Hamilton and Vettel are WDC material. I hope Massa proves me wrong because he's got character and a true gentlemen. Plus if Fellipe is on he's unstoppable.
Dana since 2005 when Brawn left Ferrari, this has been the best result at Melbourne and in the past 5 years the McMercs were always faster at Albert Park
Dana since 2005 when Brawn left Ferrari, this has been the best result at Melbourne and in the past 5 years the McMercs were always faster at Albert Park
