2011 Australian Grand Prix

[Terronium-12]

Edit: Jesus Christ, Speed. Nobody cares about Cars 2!

I seriously thought the announcement was to do with Senna's movie.

 

[zdawood89]

Great season opener.
A lot of close battles throughout the race.

I just wish the F1.com live timing app worked.
Disappointing they did not account for so much traffic.

 

[Mike Rotch]

One stop for Perez is amazing. Either he is a master of looking after rubber, or that Sauber is a very sorted chassis.

 

[vinny32]

Great season opener.
A lot of close battles throughout the race.

I just wish the F1.com live timing app worked.
Disappointing they did not account for so much traffic.

It seems to work fine for the fastest lap, but not for the actual positions.

 

[Bram Turismo]

I don't think Petrov knew where to park his Renault.

Or perhaps the turn was a bit too sharp?

 

[CarolinaBlue704]

Great drive by Petrov and Perez. Congrats to Vettel.

It's a shame what happened to Kubica. Renault seems to have a very good car.

 

[Terronium-12]

One stop for Perez is amazing. Either he is a master of looking after rubber, or that Sauber is a very sorted chassis.

Why not both?

Shame Hulkenberg doesn't have a seat this year. Had a bit of an ego trip, he did....

 

[zdawood89]

So who here (on the East coast) will watch the Malaysian GP live at 4am?

I may.

 

[vinny32]

So who here (on the East coast) will watch the Malaysian GP live at 4am?

I may.

Possibly. I might just catch up as soon as I get up. I stayed up tonight, but 4-6 is just insane for a Sunday.

 

[Terronium-12]

So who here (on the East coast) will watch the Malaysian GP live at 4am?

I may.

I'll be up. Won't be the first time I've caught a race at 3 in the morning...

...definitely won't be the last either.

 

[astrosdude91]

For you guys, that's just getting up early. Go to bed round 9pm Saturday, and you should be alright.

 

[Cano]

I knew Perez was a good driver, I've foloowed trough his careers at GP3 and 2, but I am amazed by his first result, and above all by how smoothly he drove in one freaking set of tires. Looks like it's time to follow F1 again.

 

[Muzaffar]

Oh what a race... what a race! Congrats Vettel on the dominating win, but the drive of the day has to go to Petrov and Perez. Both did incredibly well to finish where they are (Petrov in 3rd, and Perez in 7th on his debut!) as well as the Lotus name being on the podium after a long period of time. Sadly it can't be said for the Mercedes GP team and Team Lotus...

Oh, and I can't wait for the Malaysian GP to come by in 2 weeks time!

 

[Crash]

I seriously thought the announcement was to do with Senna's movie.

Speed's coverage was rubbish with all the interruptions and commercials.

 

[formulac]

Great season opener.
A lot of close battles throughout the race.

I just wish the F1.com live timing app worked.
Disappointing they did not account for so much traffic.

F1 app worked fine here. I'm using a Droid btw.

 

[astrosdude91]

Speed's coverage was rubbish with all the interruptions and commercials.

So what else is new?

 

[CarolinaBlue704]

So who here (on the East coast) will watch the Malaysian GP live at 4am?

I may.

I will. I haven't missed a live race since I started watching F1 2 years ago. 👍

 

[Akmuq]

For you guys, that's just getting up early. Go to bed round 9pm Saturday, and you should be alright.

It's coming up to 9AM here. I haven't slept since after qualifying yesterday. Spent all night on facebook.

 

[Terronium-12]

So what else is new?

Unfortunately, this.

 

[Omnis]

Also, this whole DRS thing is a bunch of bull.

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Webber just confirmed that his (and I assume Vettel's) car was not running KERS.

 

[Rossticles]

Speed's coverage was rubbish with all the interruptions and commercials.

That did seem like quite a few more commercials than normal. Especially so for a program that airs from 12:30-3am........locally that is.

I'm also really tired of seeing this sportsmanship basketball commercial. I don't need commercials to teach me good values.

 

[astrosdude91]

I hate how Bob Varsha says Melbourne.

Mel-burn.

Edit: That Alex guy on the basketball team is such a douche.

 

[Harley45]

Red Bull didn't have the KERS System fitted for the Race

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Mel-burn.

Exactly how every Australian pronounces Melbourne.

 

[Terronium-12]

Also, this whole DRS thing is a bunch of bull.

What makes you say that?

 

[astrosdude91]

Exactly how every Australian pronounces Melbourne.

Nevermind then. I say Mel-born. That's how I've always heard.

Sorry Bob.

 

[Rossticles]

Lewis rolled his eyes after that first question to Vettel.

 

[Terronium-12]

Edit: That Alex guy on the basketball team is such a douche.

Who on Earth are you talking about?

 

[zdawood89]

Also, this whole DRS thing is a bunch of bull.

There were some battles it came in handy for the trailing driver.
It also highlighted the need to conserve KERS for the straight if you are the leading driver.

Nice dynamic play. Interesting to watch. Exactly what Bernie wanted.