Lucky guy, I've still got 2 weeks and about a million assignments to hand in. Will miss the practice sessions but will still get up for Qualifying and the race I can't miss the first race of the season just because of work.
It has gone really quick for me (first year at Uni). Bloody Uni in general will go quick I reckon... Only 2 years left. Might do a work placement (sandwich year) so it is easier to get employed after.
Once again, an entertaining read here in not606! I've just time enough to share a few thoughts before the lights go out; but first, I'd also like to extend a warm welcome to new and enthusiastic members. â Hi !! So, just one week to go now, eh? Well, it's probably a bit early for more than a guess at how events in Melbourne will pan out; but I'll offer a few thoughts in random order. I do not believe Red Bull have shown their hand but this is not likely to be their strongest event. Even so, the car may still be good enough to win! I expect them to be more in command as the season progresses through high-downforce circuits but in the mean time, Melbourne could present a realistic opportunity for others to steal a march. Something I'd really like to see is a good performance from Webber at his home Grand Prix but rarely do politics help everyone in equal measure. Massa seems his usual pre-season, upbeat and optimistic self but we should bear in mind Ferrari's philosophy was essentially used as a Red Bull blueprint (see above). Despite his unfailing (and very admirable) enthusiasm I cannot see him out-racing Alonso over a season, even if he gets the chance. Speaking of Alonso, I've found his recent, negative comments to be at odds with what I've seen of the car â which I see as a not-so-subtle attempt to wrong-foot his opponents right from the word 'GO!' Lotus ought logically to be my next mention but they appear to have a few spanners still left in the works. However, I believe it is a fundamentally quick car which may have more than an engine in common with Red Bull. Räikkönen has just the right sort of mentality for this team and now that he's properly re-established himself, he could have one of his best seasons ever. Grosjean is quick but unlike his team-mate is not a potential World Drivers' Champ, in my opinion. McLaren appear true to tradition in producing what appears to be a good car which will need to get better! When I saw the car unveiled, I predicted understeer and Button was scratching his head with this unbalanced beast in testing, so he may struggle with set up for quite a while; but I do not see Perez beating him over the season. That said, Melbourne is a circuit JB can drive very well indeed. If he suddenly finds this car's sweet-spot (unlikely in my view), he might do a 'JB' by driving off into the sunset. Then again, this circuit is definitely one where Perez could leave others open-mouthed at how far he goes before stopping! Mercedes. Hmm. You know what? Rosberg and Hamilton may have one of their best opportunities at this very first race. Their obvious lack of downforce will present less of a problem here and tyre degradation should not be a major concern on Albert Park's surface. I also think it will be interesting to see whether Hamilton's presence may provoke a rethink in Mercedes' 2012 qualifying strategy!- - -o0o- - - I'm also interested in what will be happening all the way back through the grid. Personally, I'd love to see a resurgent Williams. Of course, looks aren't everything but this car is pretty pretty! Actually, there are a lot of good lookers this season. The Ferrari is a beauty and so 'together' as a sensitive package. McLaren is a sculpture (especially aft of the cockpit) but unfortunately its front end seems a little detached. Lotus looks fabulous too and even Sauber have produced something attractive! But there is one car that truly stands out from all the rest. No, I'm not speaking of the Neweymobile; I'm speaking of the unspeakable â the Caterham at the other end of the grid!
Thanks Manny. I just have a funny feeling that the real Massa will return this season, based on how confident he seems at the moment.
Is there a table for how many times each person predicts the winner correctly? Methinks there should be.
Yeah there is normally one formed after the race finishes. And is carried on through the season on every race thread mate. Then there is a winner!!!
