2015 F1 Thread

[KLN]

managed to not get sunburnt on friday, watched FP3 from the GP Advantaged bar yesterday. perfect weather for Qualifying, and now today going to freeze our bum's off!
OK Giddee up!

 

[serfty]

managed to not get sunburnt on friday, watched FP3 from the GP Advantaged bar yesterday. perfect weather for Qualifying, and now today going to freeze our bum's off!
OK Giddee up!

Now the cloud cover has burnt off, it's still 17° (but increasing) but watch out for sunburn ...

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDV60901/IDV60901.95936.shtml

 

[kelvedon]

5 cars out before the race even starts. Who's going to be the Bradbury?

 

[JessicaTam]

5 cars out before the race even starts. Who's going to be the Bradbury?

Hmmm. Make that 6!

 

[kelvedon]

I reckon even Mclaren will score a point now

 

[JessicaTam]

I reckon even Mclaren will score a point now

With only 11 cars on the track, only one driver won't!

 

[meloz]

I have just updated the F1 app.

And the additional cost for the live timing and other goodies? $33.99! Sorry Bernie, but 'No deal'.

Timing on the F-1 site was available over the weekend for nil charge however the new format is a let down on past years.

Meloz

 

[NFF]

McLaren Honda has a lot of catching up to do. Did anyone see the new Honda NSX in Melbourne ?

 

[serfty]

Timing on the F-1 site was available over the weekend for nil charge however the new format is a let down on past years.

Meloz

Agreed ... they have gone the broad frame .. tablet type touch screen ... more suited to those without real computers. ..

 

[Gold Member]

What a boring race! Not that I expected it to be close though...

BTW, did anyone do the Qantas Club at the GP? Was Accor running it and ensuring RSA??? :shock:

 

[KLN]

thanks Serfty!
wasn't long in the sun, but it was pretty warm, not long before the sun was behind us, and then it was very fresh in Fangio. however, i was prepared as usual.

 

[thommo9]

McLaren Honda has a lot of catching up to do. Did anyone see the new Honda NSX in Melbourne ?

The new NSX was a lovely looking machine. Walked into the Honda tent on the Thursday and it was covered up, came back on the Sunday and have a good look.

As others have said, not the most entertaining race to view with so many failing to start. Was good to see the support from Aussie fans for RBR and Dan. I think RBR would do very well from the sale of their merchandise. Heard most items were sold out by Sunday morning.

 

[Bali Belly]

I had to work on Sunday at one of our local wineries but my brother in-law contacted me to say that he had organised a corporate ticket for me as they have visiting rights

 

[whatmeworry]

2 for 1 general admission tickets for next year.
2016 General Admission Ticket Offer | 2015 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix

 

[KLN]

sorry, still won't be booking GA. will continue in Fangio, and book in May as usual, consequently then have access to GP Gold/Silver Advantage Bar. Seeing though noise is not so much of a factor, sometimes it's better to sit in here and not get sunburnt or drowned. you still have the noise going past, but access to the screens, the bar, comfy chair. i like my Start/Finish line seats. perfect podium view (well as long as Lewis is NOT on it)

 

[JessicaTam]

What? No comment on the KUL race?

I have just got home and watched the recording. A good race with the Mercedes having found their match this year, methinks.

 

[moa999]

Was stoking hot, so think Ferrari's tyre advantage came to the fore, expect it to be back to Mercedes next race.

Red Bull were atrocious. Max for Torro Rosso was awesome. Nice Williams battle at the end

 

[coolkid101]

Was stoking hot, so think Ferrari's tyre advantage came to the fore, expect it to be back to Mercedes next race.

Red Bull were atrocious. Max for Torro Rosso was awesome. Nice Williams battle at the end

+1
getting F1 points at 17 years old. most boys would still be trying to impress girls racing go-karts.

 

[coolkid101]

What? No comment on the KUL race?

I have just got home and watched the recording. A good race with the Mercedes having found their match this year, methinks.

too early to tell? Mercedes cars still look superior to the Ferraris. Ferrari had a better game plan... 1 less pit stop... the tyre change for Hamilton stuffed him up as well.
Depends on how the next race goes methinks. If Mercedes gets their act together they should hold off everyone else... the car's too good.
Damn F1 is getting pretty predictable again... almost like the end of the Schumacher years.. they changed it a little and it got good, now its predictable again.

 

[KLN]

Can't wait to get home during the week to watch a replay now.
Nothing like being there, but really want to see what i missed. the circuit commentary died about a third of the way thru, so it was a bit difficult to follow unless you had a screen, which i didn't. Sat in the Tower, love seeing them come around that last corner! @Sepang!
now the race is over, time for shopping and pool!