2013 Australian GP - Albert Park

[ecapox]

The Ferrari is fast. Happy to see Kimi win. I really like him. He is a "just let me race" guy and I think F1 needs more of that instead of the PR robots.

[myurr]

I know it didn't quite work out, but still a good showing from Force India. Everyone was writing them off in comparison to the other mid field runners, particularly in their traditional scrap vs Sauber, but they had really good pace in the race today.

[raymondu999]

Taking a look at the long runs - Alonso's peak pace isn't the best, but his pace is damn well the most consistent IMO. Plotting it out produces a beautiful curve without bumps. Raikkonen's stint pace seems to be the quickest.

I'd like a moment to go ahem

[Forza]

RACE - live timing

[ringo]

lotus looking like the best car. Mercedes looking a bit sluggish.
Car seems to ride well and preserve the tyre, but i don't think they are getting grip out of them.
Sounds cliche but yep, it needs more downforce.

Not a bad result coming fifth with the ferrari and redbull basically being equally fast. Lotus looking very nifty as well.

I think the car will fare better on higher open throttle tracks.

If merc are going to win this year, it's maybe at china, monza, spa, canada maybe and monaco.
Trusting Lewis keeps it on a knife edge. Gotta admit though, it's an uphill battle for this car to be a frequent podium visitor.

[Darknight]

"I told you that the car is good"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kimi is awesome

[OppositeLock]

=D> A great race. Congratulations to Kimi Raikkonen. Good showing by Mercedes GP but they still have some work to do. I'm glad that there looks to be at least a three-way fight for the titles. =D>

[NathanOlder]

Taking a look at the long runs - Alonso's peak pace isn't the best, but his pace is damn well the most consistent IMO. Plotting it out produces a beautiful curve without bumps. Raikkonen's stint pace seems to be the quickest.

I'd like a moment to go ahem

But his stints were not the fastest, The fact he made 1 less stop meant he was able to win. Very good from Lotus, Ferrari

Mercedes did well, Red Bull looked quick at times.

Mclaren poor,

Roll on Malaysia!

[Traction]

"I told you that the car is good"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Kimi is awesome

And he has no dandruff...

[Donuts]

Yeah! "Understanding the tyres is everything". Lotus F1 Team did their homework!

[hendrix]

Lotus and Ferrari have less tyre degradation than RBR IMO. So race will be a great fight.

I quote my self, jeje. =D>

[zeph]

Yeah! "Understanding the tyres is everything". Lotus F1 Team did their homework!

Yup, looks like they got 'em figured out.

[ringo]

Yes, best race pace.
The Lotus and redbull are up there as well. I guess the first race of the season the strategy will warp things a bit, as the teams familarize themselves with the tyres, but ferrari do seem to be able to hang onto redbull. It's very drivable as well, as felipe is no complaining or spinning out as he usually does.

[Joie de vivre]

Just one funny observation: 3 world champions

1st: Kimi (1 title)
2nd: Alonso (2 titles)
3rd: Vettel (3 titles)

[Donuts]

Just wait untill we'll hit some higher temperatures circuits! Lotus really excelled on those last year. Still, qualifying is worrying, although the E20 was'nt particulary good in wet conditions.