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The Official Not606 Australian GP Chat + Predictions 2013!!!

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by EternalMSC, Mar 4, 2013.

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Somebody Sandbagging???

Poll closed Mar 14, 2013.

  1. Sebastian Vettel - A Master on His Bull, Unstoppable Again?

    14 vote(s)
    35.0%

  2. Mark Webber - Same Machinery Though Time is Running Out

    1 vote(s)
    2.5%

  3. Jenson Button - Likes it Round Albert Park

    7 vote(s)
    17.5%

  4. Sergio Perez - Serious Contender

    2 vote(s)
    5.0%

  5. Fernando Alonso - 4th Time Lucky?

    7 vote(s)
    17.5%

  6. Felipe Massa - Getting Back to 2008 Spec?

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  7. Kimi Raikkonen - I like Sleeping

    2 vote(s)
    5.0%

  8. Romain Grosjean - I Didn't See Him I Promise

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  9. Nico Rosberg - About to be Destroyed?

    1 vote(s)
    2.5%

  10. Lewis Hamilton - A new Start?

    6 vote(s)
    15.0%

  11. Nico Hulkenberg - Remember Brazil Last Year?

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  12. Esteban Gutierrez - An Apt Replacement for Kamui?

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  13. Paul Di Resta - (Beat Vettel) Remember That.

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  14. Adrian Sutil - (GBH)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%

  15. Pastor Maldonado - (Changed His Ways?)

    0 vote(s)
    0.0%
Multiple votes are allowed.
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  1. Kyle?

    Kyle? New Member

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    Why was my comment deleted? I did nothing wrong. You know my views on LH, you normally are nice to me. I see the newboys are getting favouritism.
     
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  2. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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  3. JonnyBaws

    JonnyBaws Well-Known Member

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    I can still see it, page 2, you said you'd like Hamilton to lap the field ;)
     
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  4. leucadendron54

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    Completely agree Kahn F1HR, i absolutely hate button and Vettel but woudn't wish them to crash....bit strong that kyle:emoticon-0173-middl

    Hamilton the most entertaining driver to watch
     
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  5. Kyle?

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    Only if he was 4 laps down <ok>
     
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  6. JonnyBaws

    JonnyBaws Well-Known Member

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    Ahh... must read the small print <doh>
     
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  7. DHCanary

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    Correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't they romp to the WCC and pick up the WDC too, and that's after starting with a car that was below their high standards? Personally I think Red Bull are looking very strong, but I like close competition so I'd prefer to be proved wrong.
     
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  8. Kahn F1HR

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    True DHCanary but they didn't dominate thats for certain. I can't see any team dominating its to close between the cars and the regs are stable , don't get me wrong they will obviously be competitve but i think the tyres have them worried abit judging by vettel's comments i guess the situation might rectify itself in melbourne due to higher temps but its a gut feelng of mine man.
     
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  9. Delete Me

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    Well Ferrari were pushing just as hard as Red Bull until the end and they look ok for the new season. Got a new chassis, new rear diffuser, new front/rear wing, DRD in the pipeline. Not looking too bad for RBR, that and it seems they have got around the new flexing rules again this year which is an added bonus.

    The tyres are the big talking point for any setup problems which is what RBR and every other team is concerned or stressed about at this point, was the same last year when it seemed only Sauber and Lotus understood them properly at the start.
     
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  10. Delete Me

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    I don't think I heard them say they had trouble with any upgrades, just that the tyres didn't give them the chance to give a real estimate on them. RBR were hoping to tick more boxes but the tyres slowed them down over the two best days they all got. To be honest RBR were one of the slower teams to get to grip with last years tyres, Lotus 1st, Ferrari 2nd, McLaren 3rd, RBR 4th who were just understanding the tyres fully at Singapore!
     
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  11. Forza Bianchi

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    Not going to bother with Alonso's comments - he says it to make himself look good.
     
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  12. Forza Bianchi

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    Well with the PDRS and front wing, they tested it and then it wasn't used for the rest of the test, so I'm assuming those parts didn't work properly. Also AMuS have some quotes:


     
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  13. Paco Montoya

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    Gone for Jenson as he seems to go well around here, hope Alonso wins though
     
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  14. The Iceman

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    I have confidence that they will sort the car out before Australia. Pretty weird to question reliability after last season, but I agree it could be a worry.

    I've asked my Dad about the Honeywell deal. Apparently it's stalling because of the years worth of unlimited magnum ice creams written in to the contract....




    As for the arguing, my god chill out. I honestly don't see how some people enjoy the sport the way they post on here. I thought we were all fans, let's enjoy it. <ok>
     
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  15. Smithers

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    Dont you just love the hate word - NOT!

    You criticise a poster for a tongue in cheek remark and then say you hate Button and Vettle - LOL.
     
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  16. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    Gone for Lewis. :D I'm hoping for a sprinkle of rain though
     
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  17. Smithers

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    Good call on the weather - everyone is working on the basis of a balls out dry race with tyre deg!
     
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  18. Delete Me

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  19. SgtBhaji

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    Lewis Hamilton once stole Kyles underwear from the washing line and made them his lucky pants, and as a kid, his parents wouldn't let him have a dog. He was only permitted to keep a weevil... and that had a manky leg. Poor Kyle. :(
     
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  20. shogs

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    Where is the poll option for Kylie Minogue? :biggrin:

    I'm hoping Jenson can get his fourth Australian GP win but I can't see past Vettel, I really hope his domination comes to a stop this season. I've voted with my heart!
     
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