2014 Australian Grand Prix - Melbourne

[Hail22]

We start with a clean sheet of paper for 2014, new engine regulations, slight aero modifications and a few new faces / team lineups for what seems to be an enthralling season of Formula 1.

Without further delay, let us walk through the Melbourne Grand Prix for 2014 (Please note - some stills and video may be from 2012 / 2013).

Official Grand Prix website:

http://www.grandprix.com.au/

Track layout:



Building the Albert Park circuit in a fast 2 minute video (2013):

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJY5delMQmQ[/youtube]

Onboard video of the Albert Park circuit via Fernando Alonso' camera pod:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fn8LujO4J8[/youtube]


Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix 2014 Drivers message to fans:

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOGDLV4_mPc[/youtube]

[raymondu999]

Waaaay too early mate

[hollus]

Why? Isn't it after the last race is over? Months overdue!

[oT v1]

could be a chance of rain, but definitely a relatively 'cool' race. FRI/SAT look sunny



*http://www.worldweatheronline.com/Melbo ... spx?day=20

[godlameroso]

My weather sources also indicate a good chance of rain for the event, although it won't be particularly heavy rain. I'm thinking a damp Friday, and overcast for both Saturday and Sunday.

[Racer X]

I predict all Mercedes engines on the podium...

[bill shoe]

I predict all Mercedes engines on the podium...

You've got to be kidding, that's about as risky as predicting all Pirelli tires on the podium.

Excited for the season to start anyway. Come on Australia!!

[NAPI10]

I have a strong feeling , even Marussia or Caterham has a chance to score some points in first race.

[krisfx]

I predict all Mercedes engines on the podium...

You've got to be kidding, that's about as risky as predicting all Pirelli tires on the podium.

Excited for the season to start anyway. Come on Australia!!

It's okay, mate. I'm predicting an all F1 car podium, so fingers crossed!

In November I predicted ALO-HAM-RAI in any order on Twitter, so I hope to get at least one of those guys on there.

[Glyn]

I predict all Mercedes engines on the podium...

I predict Max Chilton to win.

[gray41]

Is it wrong that I can't wait to get up through the night to watch practice?

[mikeerfol]

Nope, same here

[Blackout]

I predict all Mercedes engines on the podium...

8 cars on the podium? I don't know if that's possible.

[CBeck113]

I predict all Mercedes engines on the podium...

8 cars on the podium? I don't know if that's possible.

It is with Maldonado on the grid

[FrukostScones]

Rain predicted for race sunday atm.

Turbo-pwer in the rain with sh*t Pirelli rain tyres will lead to one long safetycar phase and or many crashes.

I hope it will be dry.