Australian GP 2011 - Albert Park, 24-27 March

[n_anirudh]

Dint find a thread for the 1st race.

Circuit map:


I would like to discuss about the corners where DRS is activated, etc. Fellow members can post pics from the event.

Thanks, delete/merge is a similar topic is opened

[Giblet]

No new graphic yet on the Allianz site, keeping with tradition I guess. Andrew, someone beat you to a race thread start. Get your butt in gear!

[n_anirudh]

http://www.grandprix.com.au/event/circuit-map

Shows the circuit map. The V8 paddock has been moved alongside the F1 cars.
It used to be alongside the Autograph stage in previous years.
We'll know only on Thursday about the changes.

Here is Bernie saying Australia is important as Monaco
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89963

Why isnt the DRS activated along the straight lading to turn 3 with corners 1,2 being the start of timing?? Most action happens in Turn 3.

For people who are attending, I'd suggest Turns 3/4 or 14/15 to be closest to the action.

Also there is a Mark Webber demo run along the Bolte bridge this Saturday.

[raymondu999]

I thought they were having DRS zones on the pit straight, T2-T3, and T 12-13?

[creedbratton]

Going on Friday and Saturday this year, going to spend friday down at turn 3(where most problems happen on friday). Can't wait to hear the FEE

[n_anirudh]

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/03/f ... g-reality/

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/03/f ... g-rulings/

JA's take on DRS

Turn 3/4 is interesting, as HK, PDL both stopped trackside last year..

[andrew]

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No new graphic yet on the Allianz site, keeping with tradition I guess. Andrew, someone beat you to a race thread start. Get your butt in gear!

I was just thinking that it was that time of year again and behold I have been gazumped!

Here's the details anyway using last years lap graphic:
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Circuit information
Lap data
Lap length 5.303km (3.295 miles)
Race laps 58
Race distance 307.574km (191.118 miles)
Lap record* 1’24.125 (226.934 kph) by Michael Schumacher, 2004
Fastest lap 1’23.919 (227.491 kph) by Sebastian Vettel, 2010
Maximum speed 303 kph (188.275 mph)
Car performance
Full throttle 69%
Tyre wear Medium
Brake wear Medium/Hard
Downforce level 8/10
Gear changes per lap
Fuel use per lap 2.503kg
Strategy
Pit lane time loss 17.9 seconds
2011 prime tyre**: Hard (2010: Hard)
2011 option tyre**: Soft (2010: Soft)

[raymondu999]

I wonder if the pole time would be more/less than last year's, given the new tyres, lack of any f-duct (though last year's pole car didn't have the f-duct anyways) and lack of the slotted floor (aka DDD)

[mach11]

Finally, its like something that has not been in my life for the past 4 months...

Cant wait... the season is going to be challenging for everyone...

Bring it on!!!!!!

[godlameroso]

Pole will be in the low 1:26's

[raymondu999]

You seem rather certain. How do you figure?

[n_anirudh]

Sadly, Albert Park has been to scene of some horrific crashes and also the death of a marshal in 2001
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItC4s1WDAbU[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3jIMoZu ... detailpage[/youtube]

[FrukostScones]

my weather-channel predicts rain on friday and saturday....

[raymondu999]

I think we'd get better forecasts next week

[King Six]

Anyone know what compounds Pirelli are bringing to Australia? I'm guessing Hard and Soft?

EDIT: Nevermind, it's Hard/Soft. So Silver/Yellow tyres.

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/02/16/p ... our-races/

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Vettel did the fastest lap ever on this circuit during his Q3/Pole run last year. Infact I think quite alot of the Red Bull's pole times broke circuit records. Usually from the F2004.

I doubt the cars will be anywhere near Vettel's Q3 time with the RB6. A few seconds off.

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My OCD is kicking in, I already got annoyed at Autosport for being gay with their lack of continuity. The title needs to be exactly like this:

Australian GP 2011 - Albert Park