I have a suspicion the red bull haters are going to be disappointed.


That is assuming any of the Renault engines can make it a full race.

 

I don't think there was a question that the RB10 was going to be quick, I think Button in Bahrain had Vettel pass him on a long sweeper and he was surprised at how quick it actually was. Like you said, it's mostly the reliability of the Renault unit that most people are doubtful about. It was interesting to see how much steering input Vettel was having to put in from some of the on-boards last night, will be interesting to see how they do in the race.

I can probably be put in the RB haters category (more of a dislike), mostly because I find domination boring (regardless of what team is dominating). It'll be interesting to see if they struggle at the beginning of this year, but I have a feeling that by summer break they'll probably be doing very well again.

Very excited for qualy tonight.

 

DANIEL RICCIARDO!!!

Also, Seb seems to have inherited the curse of Webber.

What a sweet quali!

 

Really interesting watching them manage these torque monsters in the wet!

Pole Lap:

 

Wow--what a difference. I agree w/ team Force India owner Moglia when he stated that 'we need the sound back', while he was standing right by the track by a pit-board section.

REALLY disappointed in the sound--they sound kinda like Indy cars now...

I was fortunate enough to see some races live in the glory V10 days & the NOISE was GLORIOUS--RIP...

The GOOD news is that the drivers really need to DRIVE these things w/ the lower downforce & power delivery. Manhandling is mandatory.

AND... Because of that--we're seeing ****** in the Red Bull armor--FINALLY! Sorry, but I revel in watching Vettel struggle. With the new cars, his magic powers have been stripped. Hat's off to young Daniel in his debut.

As much as I hate to admit it, Hamilton is THE fastest driver in the sport--but he seems to have issues w/ focusing the entire race. Team Merc will be a contender this year.

All that being said--FORZA Ferrari & Alonso!!!

 

You're not alone... you heard the crowd erupt when Vettel crossed the line in P12?

 

Yep, and Weber was the loudest! lol

 

This .

 

Disappointed that drivers have to test during races due to the GIA's ridiculous rules.

 

Happy to see a rbr on the podium , but clearly nico rosberg had it wrapped vettel style

 

Well, that sucks for Riccardio.

 

Indeed..

 

They sound like 4G63's out there I bet in person it has more of pleasing grunt

Maybe if they had open O2 dumps it would sound better

All in all, amazing technology that has leveled the field

 

Wow... RBR actually got caught cheating? They're losing their touch lol

 

Going to be a weird F1 race season for sure