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The Official 2014 Australian GP Chat and Predictions

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by EternalMSC, Mar 5, 2014.

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2014 Turbo Revolution. All Change? Maybe?

Poll closed Mar 14, 2014.

  1. Sebastian Vettel

    2 vote(s)
    4.2%

  2. Daniel Ricciardo

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  3. Kimi Raikkonen

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%

  4. Fernando Alonso

    5 vote(s)
    10.4%

  5. Kevin Magnussen

    2 vote(s)
    4.2%

  6. Jenson Button

    3 vote(s)
    6.3%

  7. Lewis Hamilton

    22 vote(s)
    45.8%

  8. Nico Rosberg

    12 vote(s)
    25.0%

  9. Romain Grosjean

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  10. Pastor Maldonado

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  11. Other (Oh yes...many will click here)

    1 vote(s)
    2.1%
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  1. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    It's Here... Where Power Meets Glory
    F1 2014
    OFFICIAL NOT606 AUSTRALIAN GP CHAT AND PREDICTIONS

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    TYRE ALLOCATIONS: SOFT + MEDIUM
    TV TIMES (UK):
    14th FP1: 01:30
    14th FP2: 05:30
    15th SP3: 03:00
    15th Q: 06:00 (NEW QUALIFYING TYRE FORMAT TO BARE IN MIND)
    16th ARMAGEDDON: 06:00

    58 Laps.
    Latest Winner: Kimi Raikkonen 2013
    Latest Pole Position: Sebastian Vettel 2013 1:27:407
    Most Wins: MSC (Get Well Soon)
    Most Wins (Team): Mclaren F1


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    EternalMSC, Mar 5, 2014
  2. Forza Bianchi

    Forza Bianchi Well-Known Member

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    I've voted for Massa.

    My current thinking is that Mercedes will take pole with Ferrari just behind and Williams best of the rest. Mercedes have a reliable engine but they caused a lot of red flags in testing and I'm not convinced they will dominate like some people think. Ferrari also caused a few red flags and there are rumours they weren't able to run full power ERS in testing. I suspect Ferrari and Mercedes will either fail to finish, or will have to slow down and manage problems. A rejuvenated Massa can take advantage and win.
     
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  3. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Now that would be fantastic Forza, but a bit too dreamlike in my opinion. He is rejuvenated we can all see that, but there is a quiet little Finn in the same car...
     
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  4. JonnyBaws

    JonnyBaws Well-Known Member

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    Would love to see Williams/Massa take a win..
    But think, if the Mercs can make it to the end, then its between Hamilton and Rosberg, not sure which one just yet, so will vote nearer the time..

    #f1isnearlyback
     
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  5. di Fredsta!

    di Fredsta! Well-Known Member

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    Rosberg for me, I think Hamilton will just not like having to look after his car, get pissed off and crash or something similar! Hoping it'll be close but the Mercs look too good.
     
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  6. Julius Caesar

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    I think the Mercedes looks like the fastest and most reliable car, which makes Hamilton the most logical choice. In reality though if reliability is what we're expecting then it could be anyone of about 10 drivers, which is pretty exciting.
     
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  7. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    Hard to believe it's this time already....
     
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  8. PROMETHEUS

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    I think Ferrari have been sandbagging in final testing and FA is a better qualifier than KR
     
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  9. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    I can still remember the 2012 season finish in Brazil, keep thinking that was the last season for some reason. Maybe because 2013 was so dull that it hasn't been memorized in my head.
    Anyhow the winter hibernation period has just flown past.
     
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  10. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Will be between the Mercedes boys, Williams, Raikkonen or Magnussen for me. I will select closer to the time.
     
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    EternalMSC, Mar 5, 2014

  11. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat Active Member

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    Thursday next week I'll be waiting with excitement for the clock to strike 1:30! :D
     
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    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat, Mar 5, 2014
  12. Han Shot First

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    Can't see beyond Hamilton, Merc won't let Rosberg win, Williams were clearly running light so aren't as good as people think.
     
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    Han Shot First, Mar 5, 2014
  13. 51LV3R8RR04

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    Thanks for taking over, Rosberg for me and he'll show you why if he is as good as I expect him to be.
     
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    51LV3R8RR04, Mar 5, 2014
  14. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat Active Member

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    If Mercedes are on for a 1-2 in the race with around 10 laps to go it doesn't matter who is leading, I doubt they'll let them race each other.
     
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    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat, Mar 5, 2014
  15. EternalMSC

    EternalMSC Well-Known Member

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    Just seems though that this car, and this car only was manufactured to win the 2014 title.
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    EternalMSC, Mar 5, 2014
  16. 51LV3R8RR04

    51LV3R8RR04 Well-Known Member

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    They said the same with Vettel and Webber in 2010.
     
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    51LV3R8RR04, Mar 5, 2014
  17. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat Active Member

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    But this isn't Red Bull...
     
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    Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat, Mar 5, 2014
  18. 51LV3R8RR04

    51LV3R8RR04 Well-Known Member

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    What I'm trying to say is I don't think the team have an option on the matter this year if the car is that good so it doesn't matter if they're Red Bull or not, last season they knew Vettel was going to win the title this year it's their time and only one can be the WDC. There will be tears, that I'm certain of because there is no way the drivers are going to allow their team mate to win a race when the WDC is on the line and that guy is in front of them because it will cost them. If either driver does obey a team order they would of deserved to lose the world title in my opinion as they don't have the ruthless will to win.

    These drivers have been waiting their whole life to have a chance at the world title and in the process of always winning and beating their team mates. I doubt Toto, Lauda or Lowe is going have a chance in hell to control that urge and I bet they all know it. It's going to be war in Mercedes and the longer it drags out the larger the chance somebody like Vettel, Kimi, Button or Alonso could sneak it in instead.

    Like I said before, I heard the same said about Vettel and Webber before Turkey then it all changed.
     
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    51LV3R8RR04, Mar 5, 2014
  19. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Ha ha. Look at those funny looking nose cones on the cars in the OP
     
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    El_Bando, Mar 5, 2014
  20. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    Also will you be joining in the not606 championship this year Manny?
     
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    El_Bando, Mar 6, 2014
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