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by **Mr Revhead** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 3:42 pm

Time for a new thread me thinks....

Who's the fav this year?
The German wonder boy?
The dastardly Spanaird?
That Aussie bloke?
The Shoe?

Will Bahrain happen?
http://www.stuff.co.nz/world/middle-eas ... protesters

by **thornz** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:00 pm

Would like to see a McLaren get back to the front with Hamilton taking the fight to the bulls and Ferrari and hopeufly getting another title.

Alonso can piss off and sulk some more, would be great to see Massa actualy hussle him this year consistently, instead of being trounced like he was lasy season.

Vettell will be even better this year though, with teh weight of his first world title gone, I think he will be improved. Still have doubts though if he can win without the fastest car, as we know, his overtaking skills leave a lot to be desired. Webber will be always just that fraction of a second slower than Vetell as usual, but still go well.

Kobayashi, well he is a driving god, so expect much the same from the past two seasons, my fav driver to support these days.

by **Sideros** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 4:17 pm

I'm looking forward to Massa stepping up as Thornz said. Sick of Alonso and his wingy attitude.

Loving the new Mercedes car so hope it wins just on that point haha. Schumacher will always be my prefered driver when he is racing but somehow I don't see it for him this year, or ever again for that matter.

by **thornz** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 5:04 pm

Thats a good idea for a question!

Will Schumacher ever win a race again?

and

Will this be his last year in F1?

I say no he wont win one, and yes this will be his last year.

by **JustinSpiderholden** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:19 pm

Here hopeing Mclaren fail as I don't like them, Alonso dies in a fire, Aussie Mark gives up and goes off to adventure sport

I really jsut want Sauber to do well and Kobi to keep showing everyone its easy to pass

by **callum** » Thu Feb 17, 2011 6:30 pm

My predictions*

Alonso wins title
Redbull wins constructors
Shumi wins one race
Neither lotus team does any good

*Not based on anything really, just would make an interesting season.

by **OllieS** » Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:32 pm

As much as I hate to admit it, I think from the testing that has happened so far (yes I know you can't take much from it but whatever), Ferrari is going to be a force this year, seems like they are putting down consistently fast times and also haven't had much in the way of reliability problems. Also, with the Ferrari standpoint on team orders it can only help Alonso towards the drivers championship.

Best outcome for me would be for McLaren to reign supreme again. Haven't seen much out of the new car yet, though some of the stuff that has been seen so far is pretty sweet. I am hoping it won't be unreliable like some of the 'agressive' McLarens of the past. Also, with the new tyre situation it could also be interesting to see what happens with Button at the start of the season. Never hurts to be able to stretch a set of tyres and he is pretty damn good at it.

Red bull, of course will also be a contender for both championships, with a Newey car and Vettel you can't do much wrong.

Biggest disapointment so far is definitely the Kubica incident, would have been good to see him in what also looked to be a quick car.

Agree that more of Kobayashi is always a good thing, nothing like a few dicey overtakes to pique the interest levels.

I am hoping for another down to the wire season like the last with the new rules making for some good racing (not a fixed order parade) as the top driver's (Vettel, Alonso, Hamilton, possibly Schumacher) compete amongst each other. I guess we won't know how they really stack up untill qualifying in Bahrain, if it goes ahead...

by **Adamal** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 2:32 am

Hasn't been any news on the Kob lately. Can't wait to see how he goes this season. Sauber have more financial backing to better develop their car this year, so he should really bring out the best.

Got him as a friend on Facebook, so always chipping in and giving my support

by **Sideros** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 8:34 am

Adamal wrote:Got him as a friend on Facebook, so always chipping in and giving my support

Poor him! But I have always liked his driving style. As said above he takes chances and it increases interest so much.

by **Scrunty** » Sat Feb 19, 2011 10:47 am

All I'm hoping for is a good season of interesting-to-watch races.. finding it hard to pick who my $50 goes on for the tab.
So close with Alonso last year

by **Mr Revhead** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:39 am

Well you have more time to decide now. Season starts in Melbourne now

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/motorsport ... -cancelled

by **Mr Ree** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 1:31 pm

I wa quietly crossing my fingers that this wouldnt happen, but it is the best decision to make. Its not worth putting anyone in danger just to keep tv stations and fans happy.

And on a positive note, Melbourne put on an amazing 4 day show and it is a far better start to the season that a race in the middle east with no support races, and virtually no fans in the stands apart from the rich and famous oil tycoons.

The fans that attend Melbourne make that event what it is, and it deserves to be the season opener. I wish I could afford to go again this year.

Once the teams go to Catalunya for the last test, we will see a HUGE amount of new bodywork and new parts fitted to the cars, that all the teams have been keeping hidden for as long as possble to avoid other teams having time to mimic them before the first race.

All the aerodynamicists will be locked in rooms trying to integrate other teams ideas from the first tests into their own chassis' and I wouldnt be at all surprised to see cars testing out other teams earlier test innovations like the sidepod exits for the exhausts or different intakes for the radiators etc.

Either way its going to be a hell of a year, with the new tyres, adjustable rear wing, Kers, no f-duct, double diffuser or blown diffuser...so many variables will ensure exciting racing.

Bring it

by **2jayzgte** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 3:38 pm

I see the teams are worried alot about tires last thing I saw.With the new Pirelli's they are'nt really sure how long these tires can hold together.I see Ferrari are seing as much as 2-3 seconds in drop-off when doing there long runs.But I guess this is to be expected with a new tire.

by **JustinSpiderholden** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 7:06 pm

Damn I feel for the Lewis Hamilton fans, there boy will be doing 5-6 pitstop's a race the way he chews his tyres ups

by **Mr Ree** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 8:29 pm

Yes Lewis will be spending alot more time this year paying attention to Jensons steering trace telemetry.

The pirellis will definitely favour a smooth steering input.

Lucky for montoya he is in nascar haha

by **Mr Revhead** » Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:01 pm

I really wish they could arrange things so we can see the drivers RACE.

by **Mr Ree** » Fri Feb 25, 2011 9:30 am

Wow doesnt the new Williams livery remind you of the days of old when they ran Rothmans colours?

I wonder how Rubens will feel, hopping into a car that will surely remind him of the car Ayrton died in 17 years ago?

Their low hung gearbox and suspension is a point of difference compared to the other teams, especially the angle of the half shafts.

28 days to go

by **Adamal** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 6:11 am

http://www.planetf1.com/news/3213/67835 ... ton-s-car-

by **Mr Revhead** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 7:46 am

Well Alsonso is a dishonest scumbag, but I can't believe he would be dumb enough to do that.

by **Mr Ree** » Mon Feb 28, 2011 8:31 pm

He is a sulking little so and so and I have never been happier than when he tripped at the final hurdle last year and failed to win his potential 3rd title.

I hope Massa keeps him honest this year.

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