The Offical F1 Thread #2

[CJW93]

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:( Sadly the old F1 thread died at the end of the 2009 season. However the 2010 season is the most antisipated season in a long time with some Germany guy returning who aparently was fast in the past (can't remember his name), Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton at Mclaren, Fernado Alonso finally joining the red of Ferrari, 4 new teams, Bruno Senna finally making his debut, a new change in regulations, one new event and the return of the Canadian Gp. It is exciting. So far here, is the currently confrimed driver line ups for the up coming season that kicks off in the desert of Bahrain on the 12th March.

Ferrari -- Massa & Alonso
McLaren -- Button & Hamilton
Renault -- Kubica
Mercedes GP -- Rosberg & Schumacher
Red Bull -- Vettel & Webber
Torro Rosso --Buemi & Alguersari
Williams -- Barrichello & Hulkenberg
Force India -- Sutil & Luizzi
Campos Meta -- Senna
USF1 -- Lopez
Manor -- Glock & Di Grassi
Lotus -- Trulli & Kovalainen
Sauber -- Kobayashi & De La Rosa

So bascially have the 2010 F1 season news in here

[COLOR=Red]Thread stuck by Syko2006 (Forum Moderator) with permission from Oli (Assistant Forum Manager). :)

[CJW93]

Ferrari this morning launched their 2010 challenger the F10

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/ferrari.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/ferrari2.jpg

Williams this moring ran a shake down of their 2010 challenger called the FW32. The shakedown took place at Silverstone. The car did not have the 2010 livery but shows a radical new design for the new season. Nico Hulkenberg was at the wheel

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/1264694745.jpg

[The Professor]

Idk why but I find the shape of that williams gorgeous, looks so much more sleek than last year's cars and the ferrari

[Black_Apalachi]

Schumacher is gonna fail me thinks. Everyone should just save themselves a lot of money, give up now and just say McLaren has won :P.

What was the new rule introduced this season? Can they not refuel or something? ^o)

[Bun]

it's going to be a really interesting season. admittedly i'm not a F1 guru, but it's up there with my favourite sports so i'm looking forward to it. :)

[The Professor]

Schumacher is gonna fail me thinks. Everyone should just save themselves a lot of money, give up now and just say McLaren has won :P.

What was the new rule introduced this season? Can they not refuel or something? ^o)

You think the Mercedes won't be good enough or Schumacher is just past it?

I'm gonna bet on it being between Lewis and Schumacher for the championship with vettel, webber, jenson, alonso and massa all in contention for 3rd place.

[CJW93]

I am going for Hamilton to win the championship, but I am biased :P I love the front and the rear of that Williams.
Mclaren launch tomorrow at 11am. Pretty excited (H)

[N!ck]

This will be an awesome season.


Schumacher FTW :P.

[adaym]

still got those god awful spoilers.

[Black_Apalachi]

You think the Mercedes won't be good enough or Schumacher is just past it?

I'm gonna bet on it being between Lewis and Schumacher for the championship with vettel, webber, jenson, alonso and massa all in contention for 3rd place.

I just don't think he'll be as good as the young guns. Got nothing to base an opinion of Mercedes on. Gonna be a bit weird having two Mercedes teams, effectively.

[iAdam]

I may watch the first race if the new rules have been introuced, if not, meh.

[Titch]

Got tickets for Valencia this year, may go to more if i can get time off work.

Come on Lewis and Jenson!

[CJW93]

Mclaren launched their car today. Ill post pics after I have had my lunch ;)

[The Professor]

Lol Titch valencia? Why did you get tickets for that race, theres no overtaking at all! Must have been cheap.

McLaren's new car is disgusting on all fronts.

[CJW93]

The front wing seems identical to the Bmw winf of 2009 that looked like an ironing board

[xxMATTGxx]

http://i49.tinypic.com/2ywwwpe.jpg

I don't think it looks bad to be honest, quite nice IMO. :P

[Titch]

Lol Titch valencia? Why did you get tickets for that race, theres no overtaking at all! Must have been cheap.

McLaren's new car is disgusting on all fronts.

We own a few villas just south (calpe, about 10 mins from beindorm) so means i cn take a weeks holiday over there and pop along to f1 at weekend. Also got VIP tickets for McLaren garage :)

[Black_Apalachi]

The way the back of that McLaren is level with the spoiler reminds me of the BMW last year which I thought looked cool. I'd like to see a pic of the McLaren vs the Mercedes though, could be interesting.

[Ajthedragon]

http://i49.tinypic.com/2ywwwpe.jpg

I don't think it looks bad to be honest, quite nice IMO. :P

I love it, makes the Ferrari look like a piece of ****. :D

[CJW93]

We own a few villas just south (calpe, about 10 mins from beindorm) so means i cn take a weeks holiday over there and pop along to f1 at weekend. Also got VIP tickets for McLaren garage :)

Son of a ***** :D

[Titch]

Son of a ***** :D

cost a bomb though lol

[CJW93]

Ahh I'm still jealous (H)

[CJW93]

Sauber and Renault launch tomorrow at Valencia ahead of the first test that starts Monday. Exciting times . Hopefully Sauber have the blue red and yellow livery that they had in the 2000's

[CJW93]

Renault launch at 4:30 aparently, no word on Sauber yet

[CJW93]

Sauber have launched with pretty much a white car with abit of blue :@

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/sauber.jpg

[CJW93]

The sight of the new Reanult made my eyes bleed. I will post pics tomorrow. Torro Rosso, Williams and Mercedes offically launch tomorrow.

[StefanWolves]

Odds on McLaren 1-2 or the Title?

[Black_Apalachi]

Once all the cars have been unveiled, does the F1 site or something show them all together?

[CJW93]

Few images from day 1 of pre season testing. Torro Rosso, Mercedes Gp and Williams lauched today.

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/untitled.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/williams.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/tororosso.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/sauber-1.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/renault.jpg

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/merc.jpg

Today's times:
Pos Driver Team Time Laps 1. Massa Ferrari (B) 1:12.574 102 2. de la Rosa BMW Sauber-Ferrari (B) 1:12.784 74 3. M.Schumacher Mercedes GP (B) 1:12.947 40 4. Rosberg Mercedes GP (B) 1:13.543 39 5. Paffett McLaren-Mercedes (B) 1:13.846 86 6. Barrichello Williams-Cosworth (B) 1:14.449 75 7. Buemi Toro Rosso-Ferrari (B) 1:14.762 18 8. Kubica Renault (B) 1:15.000 69

[Black_Apalachi]

Hang on, are Williams back in the mix??

[CJW93]

I hope they are, hopefully Hulkenberg and learn alot from Barichello

[CJW93]

Lewis Hamilton will drive the McLaren tomorrow, also I think Jenson button may be running the car in the Afternoon, could be wrong though

[The Professor]

Sauber's pace ftw, i'm having a bet on a kobayashi podium in bahrain. Not liking Ferrari's pace though, they seem a brawn distance ahead of everyone else atm, I know its early days but still :(

[CJW93]

Virgin to have a shake down tomorrow at Silverstone

[CJW93]

No images of Virgin shakedown, however the car is the Cheryl Cole of F1 cars

[Titch]

No images of Virgin shakedown, however the car is the Cheryl Cole of F1 cars

tbh i think its an ugly car :S

[CJW93]

It is once of the nicest cars i have ever seen, I just hope it's quick

[Black_Apalachi]

Who the hell drives for Virgin? Is Branson not sponsoring Braun any more? Also in the OP list; are some constructors only displayed with one driver because the other is unknown or are some teams only going to use one car? (sounds like a stupid question but yeah)

[Titch]

Who the hell drives for Virgin? Is Branson not sponsoring Braun any more? Also in the OP list; are some constructors only displayed with one driver because the other is unknown or are some teams only going to use one car? (sounds like a stupid question but yeah)

A1) Timo Glock and Lucas di Grassi

A2) There is no brawn anymore......

A3) Yes, yet to be confirmed drivers are left blank.

[Orangeesh]

cant wait to see what schumacher can do, He won't be useless but I dont think he will be as good as he once was.

[Jam]

Shame for Heidfeld not getting a drive, hopefully he'll get Schumi's whenever he goes. As for the VR-001, its ugly as hell but it will be the best of the new teams.

[CJW93]

Please that Heidfeld is the reserve at Mercedes, Schmi won't last long I don't think so that will out him in contention for a seat at Merecedes in 2011.

[Black_Apalachi]

A1) Timo Glock and Lucas di Grassi

A2) There is no brawn anymore......

A3) Yes, yet to be confirmed drivers are left blank.

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh. Thanks ;)

[StefanWolves]

Schumi won't be able to take it... I'm sorry to see him come back, he should of stayed in retirement.

Looks as though, already, testing has proven that Hamilton is outshining Button.

[Black_Apalachi]

What's his brother Ralphy up to these days? Bring him back too!

[CJW93]

Lotus fired up their engine tonight, having a shakedown on Tuesday

[Jam]

What's his brother Ralphy up to these days? Bring him back too!

He doesn't want to return to F1, I'm sure one of the new teams asked him.

[CJW93]

Anyone know if any cinemas are showing F1 this season? I want the whole race in Hd!

[Black_Apalachi]

Ah OK.


Anyone know if any cinemas are showing F1 this season? I want the whole race in Hd!

Whaaaaat! I could no way sit in a cinema chair for a whole grand prix!!! Sofa with easy access to (free) snacks, drinks and facilities ftw tbh

[StefanWolves]

Will the BBC be broadcasting the F1 in HD this year or not?

[Jam]

No, I don't think the race (the FIA's camera's) is filmed in HD so its upto Bernie & Co. to get it not the BBC.

Force India's 2010 car was launched today;

http://i45.tinypic.com/2vcevpv.png

[CJW93]

I hate their livery so much :(

[Jordy]

What's his brother Ralphy up to these days? Bring him back too!He's in DTM atm, not doing very well at it either. Mercedes gave him one of their best cars while far better drivers end up in older cars as a result.

As for High Definition it's still not being done, I suspect it's too expensive although I think Formula 1 would be the ultimate sport in HD, it'd be far more noticeable than the likes of Football and Rugby in HD. The best way to watch it is at home with laptop(s) so you can get the live leaderboard and live lap time graphs (Formula1.com).

US F1 and the new Spanish team will just flop, neither of them are taking it seriously or investing much at all. They still haven't sorted their drivers. I wonder if US F1 will even get off the ground tbh.

I can see Lotus definitely being up there, it seems to be going very well for them and Virgin shall do okay I expect although I'm still a bit unsure about them.

[CJW93]

I want Campos to suvive just so Senna can make his debut. First image of Lotus F1 taken today at Silverstone

http://i490.photobucket.com/albums/rr262/Charlie5757/lotus.jpg

[Black_Apalachi]

Is Virgin just what Braun was or a completely new team?

[CJW93]

virgin took over Mannor Gp( new entrant) and Merecedes took over most of Brawn and renamed the team Mercedes Gp

[Jam]

virgin took over Mannor Gp( new entrant) and Merecedes took over most of Brawn and renamed the team Mercedes Gp

I'm not sure, I think it still is Manor's, Virgin only own 20% of it but were allowed to rename/brand the team.

And that Lotus looks very nice, proberly the best livery.

Campos and USF1 are destined to fail so hopefully Stefan GP will be allowed to race instead.

EDIT: Or not...



FIA president Jean Todt has confirmed that teams may sit out three races in 2010 without penalty.

Bernie Ecclestone recently said that teams could skip opening races if necessary – mainly in reference to USF1 and Campos who are both struggling to be ready in time for the start of the F1 2010 season.

[StefanWolves]

Stefan GP?

[Jam]

Yeah some Serbian team, they got rejected from the new team slots but continued to make a car (which they have) and they've already shipped their stuff to Bahrain hoping one of the other teams wouldn't make it.

[CJW93]

Stefan Gp have bascially bought the Toyota F1 team

[Jordy]

Yeah Stefan at every opportunity are trying to get in, presumably they have some drivers lined up too (Apparently Ralf Schumacher and Nakajima)

Seems like the promises from Jean Todt and Bernie Eccleston aren't true (As ever!).

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81382

Kick out US F1 and bring in StefanGP :D

[StefanWolves]

omg im so cool i may have an f1 team named after me

i win

[CJW93]

Lotus launch tomorrow. Yay?

[CJW93]

Lotus launch at 5

[brandon]

Love the new Lotus car.

[CJW93]

Hamilton sets the fastest time of the test. Means nothing but YES!!!!

[CJW93]

My 2010 McLaren shirt arrived today. nice one :)

[Jordy]

aha very nice, I think I might wait out for a Virgin Racing T-Shirt, their colour scheme of black + red will make an awesome t-shirt I reckon.

[CJW93]

Virginm sounds nice, I think that Lotus will have a nice one too.

[Jordy]

US F1 wants to miss the first four races:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81616

Plus they still need an extra driver and a spare driver. The driver they've already got is meant to be absolutely terrible too.

These loonies have failed to take it seriously, kick them out and get Stefan in!

[CJW93]

USF1 are a complete joke, at least Campos looked to be saved

[xxMATTGxx]

Be a shame for the USF1 to miss out, would of been good to see what happened to them during the season. Can't wait for F1 to start, not long now! :D

[StefanWolves]

Stuff the yankies, get Stefan in! woooo

[Jordy]

Stuff the yankies, get Stefan in! woooolol the joys of having an F1 team named after you :P

I still have loads of "Jordan" mechanise from when they were running, I've got three caps just saying 'Jordan' on.

[Catzsy]

lol the joys of having an F1 team named after you :P

I still have loads of "Jordan" mechanise from when they were running, I've got three caps just saying 'Jordan' on.

Jordan were a wonderful team. My dad even did a tribute video for them called 'Yellow Baby'. Memories! :D

[Orangeesh]

Hamilton sets the fastest time of the test. Means nothing but YES!!!!

means everything but YES!!!

[CJW93]

Baraclona test this week. 16 days until first practice! :D

[CJW93]

Virgin once again, crashed

[Jordy]

Hmm to conclude the last few weeks then. McLaren seems to be doing the best and is probably the best car. Ferrari & Red Bull are also meant to be good but not quite as good. Mercedes needs improvements says Rosberg and Schumacher, some work there it seems, Brawn has even claimed it's going to be a "Super Hard" season for them.

Virgin & Lotus quite far off the pace and the Virgin seems very unreliable so far, quite a few problems to say the least.

Campos has apparently secured funding now while things keep getting worse for US F1 and Stefan is still pushing hard for a grid place.

[StefanWolves]

wooo go stefan and mclaren

[CJW93]

What a difference a year makes. Hamilton win in Bahrain sounds nice to me :)

[CJW93]

Campos or HTR will launch their livery today along with their second driver :)

[CJW93]

Thsi time next week we would know who starts the first race on pole, one week to go :)

[Catzsy]

Just watched the Jenson Button show again repeated from last season on BBC. Can't wait. Qualifying on 10.10 am 13th March.

[Suspective]

I watched that at the end of last season. But its exciting times, only a week to go!

I am looking forward to watching the British Grand Prix at Silverstone in a few months :P

[CJW93]

This time next week Hamilton will be leading the championship :P

[Suspective]

McLaren really have a dream team :P

[xxMATTGxx]

Can't wait for the season to start, hopefully McLaren will be amazing. :)

[CJW93]

I hope that Button plays second fiddle to Hamilton, it was always going to happen

[Geraint]

Button isn't even that good. He just had the best car.

which can be said for alot but you know what i mean.

[CJW93]

Button is crap imo, Hamilton will dominate him this year

[Catzsy]

Button isn't even that good. He just had the best car.

which can be said for alot but you know what i mean.


Button is crap imo, Hamilton will dominate him this year

Lets wait and see! Barrichello also had the best car. Jenson is an underestimated driver and whilst Lewis is a very talented driver he has his flaws. Hard on the tyres whilst Jenson is a very smooth driver. I also remember somebody saying he wouldn't win the world championship :P Really looking to forward to it though.

[Jordy]

I have to agree with the remarks about Button. He was just lucky last year that all the other cars weren't much good, there were also some excellent race strategies by Ross Brawn. There were some moves by him which made him better than the average driver, but he's certainly no legend.

I still maintain that McLaren should of gone for Raikonnen instead.

[CJW93]

We are edging ever closer

[CJW93]

Here we are then, only hours to go until pratice 1 :D

[Catzsy]

Here we are then, only hours to go until pratice 1 :D

Is it on TV or streamed anywhere?

[StefanWolves]

It will be live on the BBC Red Button and on the BBC website.

[CJW93]

I will be late for first lesson tomorrow, and try and miss 2 lessons to watch p2. P1 starts at 7am

[StefanWolves]

Haha I'll try and get up for them. :P

[CJW93]

I'm up and ready to go, McLaren shirt aswel. I'm excited :D

[xxMATTGxx]

Earlier today:

http://i41.tinypic.com/90626p.png

[CJW93]

Very pleased with Hamilton finishing 6th and 2nd. I really feel sorry for Hrt with their car being a dog

[Geraint]

since when have force india's been that fast :O

[CJW93]

All winter they have looked strong, I'm pleased for them. Anyone hassard a guess for who will be on pole come Sunday?

[Jordy]

If I'm being honest, I do hope it is Sutil. He is a phenomenal driver and I have been saying it for 2 years now, I hope he is a big player this season.

I think it'll be between him, Hamilton and Alonso. Could be very interesting :)

[CJW93]

I want Hamilton but you can't rule out either Ferrari, if Sutil gets in Q3 I will be pleased

[xxMATTGxx]

Bahrain GP Grid:
1 Vettel; 2 Massa; 3 Alonso; 4 Hamilton; 5 Rosberg; 6 Webber; 7 Schumacher; 8 Button; 9 Kubica; 10 Sutil

[CJW93]

4th isn't bad, glad that Button is down in 8th :D

[Catzsy]

4th isn't bad, glad that Button is down in 8th :D

Aww:( that's mean. He is new to the car/team and as he is a smooth driver so should look after his tyres he could improve in the rankings tomorrow. I was surprised that Red Bull continued their momentum so well and very pleased to see Force India (Sutil) doing. Ferrari look a force to be reckoned with in the early season.

[CJW93]

I really thought waking up this monring thatHamilton would be on pole

[CJW93]

Know that Kimi isn't around Sutil will score tomorrow :D

[StefanWolves]

Wow McLaren looked slow...

[Jam]

Anyone got P3 or Quali taped? I missed about 10 minutes from the start of both.

[xxMATTGxx]

Anyone got P3 or Quali taped? I missed about 10 minutes from the start of both.

Should be able to find it all on BBC iPlayer.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/

[CJW93]

I'm recording every qualifying and race via windows media centre and buring onto a dvd. Should have a good collection come the end of the year

[Callum.]

Can't wait to see Vettel win tomorrow.

[CJW93]

I'm going for a Massa win tomorrow, Red Bull are hard on their tyers and have a reliabilty issue. Hopefully Hamilton takes the win still :P But I don't mind Vettel. Would be nice for Massa to win after the horrific Hungary crash

[Jam]

I'm recording every qualifying and race via windows media centre and buring onto a dvd. Should have a good collection come the end of the year

What I'm trying to do, just practice aswell and on a DVD Recorder.

[Orangeesh]

Button is crap imo, Hamilton will dominate him this year

All F1 drivers are pretty good.... people seem to think Button is the best because he won the championship last year... they must of forgotten about his Honda days... he was always in the middle coming 14th/15th/16th. That Brawn GP car was the best car out of all them last year and way ahead of Mclaren and Ferrari.

This year I think it will be different I mean look... Schumacher.. a guy whos been out for 3 years and in a brand new car is ahead of Button in qualifying... thats saying something.

[Callum.]

Vettel could have done without that.

[StefanWolves]

Wow Lewis is 4th and is faster than all the cars in front of him by 2 seconds a lap!

COME ON LEWIS!!

[xxMATTGxx]

WOOO for Lewis for being 3rd. Well done to both Ferrari's! :D

http://c0578022.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/406_Bahrain_GP_Lewis_No_Win.jpg

[xxMATTGxx]

Formula 1 drivers are set to continue a boycott about a decision to not give their personal physios grid access before the start of grands prix.

The build-up to the first race of the season in Bahrain was struck by a bizarre protest agreed amongst drivers for them to leave the grid and stand in the pitlane or garages so they could be with their physios.

A leading driver, who wished to remain anonymous, told AUTOSPORT that they were angry that F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone had refused to give grid access to their physios. The drivers have told him that they need their physios with them to ensure they are in perfect physical shape for the race.

It is believed Ecclestone has told the drivers that he believes there are too many people on the grid, and that if they want their physios there then it is up to the teams to sort them a pass - something that is not easy with outfits already having strict number limits for staff.

With the protest having gone ahead in Bahrain, the source said that the plan of action would likely continue for the next race in Australia too unless the physio's access to the grid is sorted.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82154

I did wonder about this.

[Catzsy]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82154

I did wonder about this.

This seems absolutely barmy to me when the drivers need them. They ought to get rid of some of the liggers there instead.

[CJW93]

Very pleased with 3rd today, but Ferrari and Vettel were just on fire

[Jordy]

Red Bulls seemed rather unreliable as ever, they need to sort that early on otherwise they're going to jeopardise any chance of having the title. Sutil continues to be unlucky, it's almost ridiculous the amount of accidents he has when he does well.

Excellent drive by Hamilton and Alonso too.

Overall though I thought it was an average race, it wasn't boring but it wasn't exciting either, perhaps it's a reflection of the track but these rule changes haven't exactly transformed the sport straight away. Only time will tell.

[CJW93]

I really don't like the new section of the track. Cant wait for Albert Park, I think it is a fantastic track and the season should always start there

[Jordy]

I really don't like the new section of the track. Cant wait for Albert Park, I think it is a fantastic track and the season should always start thereI'm yet to watch a grand prix there I'm sad to admit. While I am an avid Formula 1 fan, sleep always remains my priority in life :P

Oh the new teams were even worse than I expected, Hispania were just crap all over, they couldn't even do a proper pitstop. I think they're going to be a bit of a joke team who don't take it seriously (Much like US F1). Virgin were no better, their unreliability continued from the practises. Lotus however did finish the grand prix, but were still far off the pace.

[xxMATTGxx]

I'm yet to watch a grand prix there I'm sad to admit. While I am an avid Formula 1 fan, sleep always remains my priority in life :P

Oh the new teams were even worse than I expected, Hispania were just crap all over, they couldn't even do a proper pitstop. I think they're going to be a bit of a joke team who don't take it seriously (Much like US F1). Virgin were no better, their unreliability continued from the practises. Lotus however did finish the grand prix, but were still far off the pace.

Haha, I shall be up for it if I can. Shouldn't have a problem considering the time I was awake this morning. Yeah bit of a shame regarding the new teams but we will see how they go on throughout the season. :)

[CJW93]

I work my sleeping patten around F1 :D Pleased Lotus actually got to the finsih

[StefanWolves]

I have to admit I slept through more than half of the race, forgot to set my alarm for 12. :P

[Jordy]

I have to admit I slept through more than half of the race, forgot to set my alarm for 12. :PHmm I remember starting to watch the first Valencia grand prix and falling to sleep cause it's such a terrible track, and bare in mind I very rarely fall to sleep in the middle of the day. The second Valencia grand prix I just moaned for the entire race, and I somewhat felt better about it. This year I'm on holiday for it though, my Dad being the F1 nerd that he is, ensured he missed the worst grand prix :P

[Black_Apalachi]

I have to admit I slept through more than half of the race, forgot to set my alarm for 12. :P

I slept through it all but had it on Sky+ :P Wasn't the most exciting race I've ever seen though.

[CJW93]

Hmm I remember starting to watch the first Valencia grand prix and falling to sleep cause it's such a terrible track, and bare in mind I very rarely fall to sleep in the middle of the day. The second Valencia grand prix I just moaned for the entire race, and I somewhat felt better about it. This year I'm on holiday for it though, my Dad being the F1 nerd that he is, ensured he missed the worst grand prix :P


Your dad is a good man

[CJW93]

Australia next weekend :)

[Titch]

Australia next weekend :)

i wonder who's going and flys to Australia wensday???? :D:D:D::D:D:DD:D::::D:DD:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:

[CJW93]

Lol not me :( going Valencia too?

[Titch]

Lol not me :( going Valencia too?

Yuuuuuuuuup, and going abu dahbi, silverstone, barcelona and maby monoaco if i cn get tickets and time off work.

[Black_Apalachi]

**** next one is at about 7am!

[CJW93]

Lucky **** rain this weekend aparently

[Catzsy]

Qualifying starts at 5am Saturday morning.

[CJW93]

Pratice at 1 am and 5 on the friday, same weekend as Wresltemania. I am having some mad weekend :P

[Catzsy]

Pratice at 1 am and 5 on the friday, same weekend as Wresltemania. I am having some mad weekend :P

Phew that will mean a lot of duvet time in front of the TV and computer!

[CJW93]

Friday morning F1 x2
Saturday morning F1 x 2
Sunday F1, football match at 8, wrestlemania till 4am
college at 10 'till 4 then a football match at 8

i am going to be ****** :P

[Catzsy]

Friday morning F1 x2
Saturday morning F1 x 2
Sunday F1, football match at 8, wrestlemania till 4am
college at 10 'till 4 then a football match at 8

i am going to be ****** :P


Yes but what a blast! :D

[Titch]

gotta be up in 5 hours to leave for da airport mannnn :(

[CJW93]

wth you ended that sentance with a :( i would be going crazy right now, your so lucky

[Titch]

wth you ended that sentance with a :( i would be going crazy right now, your so lucky

I just really really hate flying, have to have sleeping tablets for flight and ****, so sorta dreading it.

[Catzsy]

I just really really hate flying, have to have sleeping tablets for flight and ****, so sorta dreading it.

I am sure most of us are very envious. Have a great time! :D

[CJW93]

If you don't like flying I wouldn't mind taking your place :)

[CJW93]

A bit of rain will spice it up :D

[Jam]

Anyone staying up thursday/friday for P1 at 1am and P2 at 6?

[CJW93]

Yeah I shall be :)

[iAdam]

Have to say, I did enjoy the race more than last seasons. Not getting up for this weekends races though, I'm on holiday.

[Titch]

TIS NOT MENT TO RAIN TILL MONDAY :)

\Ttime to go beach xpx

[leah]

I still can't believe Schumachers back

[Black_Apalachi]

I still can't believe Schumachers back

He better make it exciting. I'm expecting him to be a disappointment though

[Catzsy]

Hamilton and Button top on times:

http://sport.aol.co.uk/hamilton-and-button-top-the-timesheets/article/20100326051134193306128

[CJW93]

McLaren are looking very strong :)

[Catzsy]

McLaren are looking very strong :)

Goody, Goody. Will be on here after the qualifying.

[Titch]

looks at weather, fun times this will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting readdy to go track, just had ma fryy up :) want to get there intime for pratice 3

[xxMATTGxx]

I shall be up for the qualifying tomorrow morning. (hopefully) :P

[Catzsy]

looks at weather, fun times this will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting readdy to go track, just had ma fryy up :) want to get there intime for pratice 3

Is it raining?

[Scania]

looks at weather, fun times this will be!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Getting readdy to go track, just had ma fryy up :) want to get there intime for pratice 3

There's nothing wrong with the weather. It's cloudy just now. You do know you're trying to make us think you are in Melbourne for F1, yet your IP is matching the UK.


Is it raining?

No :)

[CJW93]

Anyone watching practice? :)

[Jam]

Yep, got an hour to waste now til' BBC1 starts, think the Classic F1 might still be on the red button.

[Blinger1]

There's nothing wrong with the weather. It's cloudy just now. You do know you're trying to make us think you are in Melbourne for F1, yet your IP is matching the UK.
I'm in melbourne and its fine outside. Shorts and t-shirt weather.

[xxMATTGxx]

Dam, Lewis is out of qualifying, done quite badly IMO. Jenson is in P4. Although it's not over yet! :]

[xxMATTGxx]

http://i39.tinypic.com/orovmr.png

[Catzsy]

Yes unfortunate about Lewis. Think being stitched up by Webber who reported him to the police last night didn't help.
Jenson did okay. it's a long race tomorrow though so I wouldn't write Lewis off and the Red Bull's reliability has to be in question particularly as both Vettel and Webber ride their engines and tyres hard. Off to bed now! :D

[CJW93]

All I can say is the Vettel was flying, the good thing for Hamilton is the fact that he can chose what tyres he ueses, also lat year he started at the back and came home in 4th (still got disqulaified) but drove well

[Jordy]

I thought that was dismal qualifying, it practically mirrored last weeks and there was never any doubt that Red Bull wouldn't get pole, Webber made various errors when trying for first so Vettel got it quite easily. Disappointing by Hamilton (Apparently he's under a lot of stress atm, split from his manager (dad), split from his girlfriend and his car has been impounded in Australia) but an excellent drive by Button. I honestly thought the whole thing was a waste of my time :(

[CJW93]

Hamilton is back with his Mrs

[Catzsy]

All I can say is the Vettel was flying, the good thing for Hamilton is the fact that he can chose what tyres he ueses, also lat year he started at the back and came home in 4th (still got disqulaified) but drove well

Yes if the car is reliable I think he will be gone for a good lead at the start. He is hard on the engine and tyres though and the curbs here are a bit unforgiving especially of you go slightly off-line.
Can't see Lewis not making a valiant effort and can as you say choose his tyre strategy. Alonso will be contend with though and I wouldn't dismiss Jenson either. Webber? Well he could end up taking anybody out at the start then it really will be a free for all.




I thought that was dismal qualifying, it practically mirrored last weeks and there was never any doubt that Red Bull wouldn't get pole, Webber made various errors when trying for first so Vettel got it quite easily. Disappointing by Hamilton (Apparently he's under a lot of stress atm, split from his manager (dad), split from his girlfriend and his car has been impounded in Australia) but an excellent drive by Button. I honestly thought the whole thing was a waste of my time :(

I agree - the new rules are dire!

[CJW93]

I liked the peice Eddie Jordan did about the new rules and the state of F1, he really seemed pissed off

[Catzsy]

I liked the peice Eddie Jordan did about the new rules and the state of F1, he really seemed pissed off

Yes he certainly calls a spade a spade and he is right I think. =]

[CJW93]

That's what I like about him, he shows passion

[CJW93]

Kubicia to wipe everyone in front of him out the race at turn one. Hamilton win, Chandhok to be on the podium with Heiki. Bruno Senna to finish and Schumacher to stop moaning about being held up by slower cars. Thats my race prediction ;)

[Catzsy]

Kubicia to wipe everyone in front of him out the race at turn one. Hamilton win, Chandhok to be on the podium with Heiki. Bruno Senna to finish and Schumacher to stop moaning about being held up by slower cars. Thats my race prediction ;)

LOL about Kubicia! Should be a good race - looks like the weather could mix things up. Shame it's so early but hopefully enjoyable!

[Blinger1]

It will.

http://www.bom.gov.au/products/IDR023.loop.shtml#skip

I am hoping it rains about five laps in.
edit: oh look, you can see my town there!!

[Blinger1]

mkay it started and a little slip up on the first corner (Button and alonso). Schumacher has gone into the pits because of a damaged front wing (on the left). One car is already out i believe, a BTR ?

[xxMATTGxx]

This race is bloody amazing. COME ON LEWIS! :D

[xxMATTGxx]

Red Bull annoy me so much, bloody Webber. What does he think he is playing at? ;/ Button has won. Well done to him and the McLaren team and also well done to Lewis who has had a great race, just a shame about that issue with Webber. ;/

[=Lizzy]

I loved it. But seriously that final crash Ruined it for Hamiltion BUTTON won yay :)

[Catzsy]

Great strategy by Jenson - excellent call for the change of tyres and managed them really well! Much better race than last week. Lewis did well to come back from being taken out but I do think he needs to manage his tyres better with the new rules. Whether the new rules are good is debatable but Lewis said his tyres has gone off and then blamed the team for bringing him in:S Great points for Maclaren though. What on earth happened to Michael Shumacher? The car can't be that bad as Rosberg got a good result.

[xxMATTGxx]

Great strategy by Jenson - excellent call for the change of tyres and managed them really well! Much better race than last week. Lewis did well to come back from being taken out but I do think he needs to manage his tyres better with the new rules. Whether the new rules are good is debatable but Lewis said his tyres has gone off and then blamed the team for bringing him in:S Great points for Maclaren though. What on earth happened to Michael Shumacher? The car can't be that bad as Rosberg got a good result.

I think he blamed them because they brought him in the wrong time. Depends how bad they were then and if he could of kept his 3rd or get passed the Renault for it to be a McLaren 1 and 2. But he did well this race since he started at 11. I'm not sure about the rules still but it was a muich better race and more overtaking and excitement there was then the first race of the season. We will just see how it goes! :P


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4468737549_e25c86a1b9.jpg


The first lap incident which took out Nico Hulkenberg, Kamui Kobayashi & Sebastien Buemi was caused by Kobayashis front wing falling off, he then ploughed into the back of the Toro Rosso ripping off the rear wind and engine cover.

[Catzsy]

I think he blamed them because they brought him in the wrong time. Depends how bad they were then and if he could of kept his 3rd or get passed the Renault for it to be a McLaren 1 and 2. But he did well this race since he started at 11. I'm not sure about the rules still but it was a muich better race and more overtaking and excitement there was then the first race of the season. We will just see how it goes! :P


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2716/4468737549_e25c86a1b9.jpg

He did well I agree however he definitely radio'd in to tell them his tyres were off - it was on the radio transmission.
It was Jenson's call to change the tyres so he was right on the day. :P Lewis is too good a driver though not to win a race very soon. Maclaren are very lucky to have two such talented and dedicated drivers.

[Sameer!]

Jenson Button owned that one :)

[xxMATTGxx]

He did well I agree however he definitely radio'd in to tell them his tyres were off - it was on the radio transmission.
It was Jenson's call to change the tyres so he was right on the day. :P Lewis is too good a driver though not to win a race very soon. Maclaren are very lucky to have two such talented and dedicated drivers.

Yeah, I'm sure he will win some this season no doubt about it! :D

[Jordy]

Phenomenal grand prix, thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it. One of my favourite Button & Hamilton drives. It's a real shame it had to end that way for Hamilton seeing as it was all going so well before then. However I respect him for taking the risk and trying to over-take, and despite going off, he only lost one race position from it. That's what I like to see from Formula 1 and sadly I don't think many other drivers are anywhere near as exciting or brave as he is. It's a shame Alonso wasn't unleashed on Kubica though, that could of been interesting. Red Bull is unreliable as ever and I was pleasantly surprised by how well both Renaults were doing.

Kudos to the prediction that Kubica would do well on the first corner and that there would be rain on the fifth lap, both were loosely right :)

[CJW93]

Amazing race, you have no idea how pissed I was when Webber smacked Hamilton. I hate Jenson Button but he deserved the win today

[Jam]

I was more pissed when Schumi passed ALG and De La Rosa on the last lap after being behind them for more than half the race and stole DLR's point.

[CJW93]

When Di Grassi got back passed Schumacher I was actually ping myself

[Jam]

Ye, bet the Virgin pit crew were having a good laugh.

[CJW93]

It was fun while it lasted

[StefanWolves]

**** I MISSED THIS

ARGHHHHHHHHHH

heard it was amazing too

wd button

[Catzsy]

**** I MISSED THIS

ARGHHHHHHHHHH

heard it was amazing too

wd button

It could be on Iplayer? You missed a cracker! @Grays Yes Webber is a pain in the bum - seems to be carrying on from last year.

[Black_Apalachi]

Just watched it before - much more exiting than Bahrain! I was egging Webber on so much lol

I must say (as a general comment about F1) I'm not a fan of when team mates take it a bit risky around each other. And I don't really see why teams aren't allowed to tell drivers to let each other through but they are allowed to drop hints... :eusa_eh:

[Blinger1]

Most amazing crash ever in the Australian Grand Prix (out of both melbourne and adelaide) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1VUlATJAYY

[CJW93]

Hopefully McLaren will be stronger in Malaysia

[Jam]

Pleased its only one week wait this time.

[CJW93]

It's an early one again next week.

[xxMATTGxx]

Malaysia, Sepang 2-4 April

Friday 2nd April
Practice 1 – 0255-0435
Practice 2 – 0655-0835

Saturday 3rd April
Practice 3 – 0655-0805
Qualifying – 0800-1030

Sunday 4th April
Race – 0800-1000

[Jam]

Another late night for practise then.

[CJW93]

Lucky I dont have college tomorrow

[CJW93]

Not too long until p1 :P

[Titch]

Not too long until p1 :P

only 4 hours LOL

[CJW93]

Here we go :)

[Titch]

Hamiliton looks on fire as he heads both Practice 1 and Practice 2

First practice

Driver Car number Team Fastest Lap 1 great britain Lewis Hamilton (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545628.stm) 2 McLaren-Mercedes (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8547734.stm) 1:34.921 2 germany Nico Rosberg (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545708.stm) 4 Mercedes GP (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8420969.stm) 1:35.106 3 great britain Jenson Button (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8545614.stm) 1 McLaren-Mercedes (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8547734.stm) 1:35.207 4 germany Michael Schumacher (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545664.stm) 3 Mercedes GP (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8420969.stm) 1:35.225 5 poland Robert Kubica (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8546965.stm) 11 Renault (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8548460.stm) 1:35.40











Second Practice

Friday, 2 April 2010 Position Country Driver Car number Team Fastest Lap 1 great britain Lewis Hamilton (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545628.stm) 2 McLaren-Mercedes (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8547734.stm) 1:34.175 2 germany Sebastian Vettel (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8546053.stm) 5 Red Bull-Renault (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8548326.stm) 1:34.441 3 germany Nico Rosberg (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545708.stm) 4 Mercedes GP (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8420969.stm) 1:34.443 4 great britain Jenson Button (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8545614.stm) 1 McLaren-Mercedes (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8547734.stm) 1:34.538 5 germany Michael Schumacher (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545664.stm) 3 Mercedes GP (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8420969.stm) 1:34.674

[CJW93]

Very good day for McLaren :D

[CJW93]

Have to be up early tomorrow to watch p3 aka the Hamilton show ;)

[Jordy]

I'm surprised you both watch Practise, I've never seen the point to be honest, it's totally irrelevant to qualifying/race from what I've seen :P

Looking forward to tomorrow, hopefully McLaren do some good qualifying :D

[xxMATTGxx]

I'm surprised you both watch Practise, I've never seen the point to be honest, it's totally irrelevant to qualifying/race from what I've seen :P

Looking forward to tomorrow, hopefully McLaren do some good qualifying :D

I watched P2 this morning haha. I should be up for P3 and then it's qualifying. Can't wait and I hope McLaren are amazing. :D

[Cheryl]

I hope virgin get pole :D

[Titch]

Third Practice

3 Apr 2010 07:07 UK Position Country Driver Fastest Lap

1 australia M Webber (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8546092.stm) 1:33.542
2 great britain L Hamilton (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545628.stm) 1:33.559
3 germany S Vettel (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8546053.stm) 1:33.587
4 spain F Alonso (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8546103.stm) 1:33.751
5 germany M Schumacher (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545664.stm) 1:33.992
6 germany N Rosberg (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8545708.stm) 1:34.090
7 great britain J Button (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8545614.stm) 1:34.113
8 brazil F Massa (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8546110.stm) 1:34.174
9 brazil R Barrichello (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8546199.stm) 1:34.540
10 poland R Kubica (http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/drivers_and_teams/8546965.stm) 1:34.549

[xxMATTGxx]

The rain is always a problem at this track. Here's the fill list from Q:

http://i39.tinypic.com/mbiv0n.png

[Catzsy]

Should be a very interesting race especially if it is raining!

[Orangeesh]

Should be a very interesting race especially if it is raining!

was an interesting qualifying, cant wait for the race. :D

[xxMATTGxx]

Should be a very interesting race especially if it is raining!

Should be with three world champs at the back, fragile car on pole and the crazy rain.

[Titch]

Should be a very interesting race especially if it is raining!

Heavy rain due for all race distance atm, watch hamiliton & alonso tomorrow, bet 100 quid they will both end up in top 5

[Catzsy]

Heavy rain due for all race distance atm, watch hamiliton & alonso tomorrow, bet 100 quid they will both end up in top 5

Well traditionally Alonso isn't a wet weather driver so we will see. :D Hamilton maybe. Depends what mayhem is in front of them I guess. It really could be anybodys race in the wet.

[Titch]

Well traditionally Alonso isn't a wet weather driver so we will see. :D Hamilton maybe. Depends what mayhem is in front of them I guess. It really could be anybodys race in the wet.

alonso will want to proove himself now he is at ferrai, mark my words.

[Catzsy]

alonso will want to proove himself now he is at ferrai, mark my words.

I don't disagree with you there. He will most definitely but I am not sure he will do it in the wet. But we will see. :P :D

[Jordy]

Another boring Qualifying session tbh, no one seems to be able to touch Red Bull and seeing as McLaren and Ferrari both majorly messed up it was never going to be that exciting. Some excellent drives by Hulkenburg, Rosberg and Sutil though :)

The Germans seem to dominate the front of the grid.

I'm gonna guess that Webber messes up early on tomorrow, why? Because he always does without fail :P

[CJW93]

Will be a good one with the McLarens and the Ferraris storming through the field. I'm going for a Vettel win unless the car dosent hold up :)

[Orangeesh]

Will be a good one with the McLarens and the Ferraris storming through the field. I'm going for a Vettel win unless the car dosent hold up :)

Yeh I got a feeling it will be a red bull win, webber is in with a good chance.

[Jordy]

My moneys on Rosberg or Hulkenberg, both in good positions and haven't really had the moment till now :)

[StefanWolves]

hope its a rainy race :P

love rain :)

[CJW93]

Fantastic race, deserved 1,2 for Red Bull. Drivers of the day imo Sutil, Webber, Vettel, Hamilton, Algusari (sp), Kubica and Hulkenberg

[xxMATTGxx]

Great race, well done to the McLaren team. Both Lewis and Jenson did fantastic, also congratulations to the Red Bull team for the 1-2. No rain this time round! :O

[Jam]

Williams are really very good with their driver choices, first Rosberg, now Hulk. Pleased Alonso's car screwed up so Hulk could get a point, once again a shame for Sauber, Koba could do wonders if they could improve the reliability.

[Blinger1]

Props to mark webber for finishing again. He has FINALLY got a decent car, its only taken him what, 5+ years! He was stuck with the **** teams for so long.

[CJW93]

He had a decent car last year

[Blinger1]

mark webber managed his first ever win last year

[CJW93]

Yeah I know

[Blinger1]

He is still **** though. Although he is very comitted if he pretty much never finished anywhere good for a fair few seasons..

[CJW93]

Korea Gp could be scrapped becuase it may not be ready :(

[StefanWolves]

this season looks all well and good, but I don't agree with these teams going bump, if they can't afford it, then why even try getting into f1? and secondly we need something a bit more in the racing, e.g. KERS (controversial I know)

[Jordy]

this season looks all well and good, but I don't agree with these teams going bump, if they can't afford it, then why even try getting into f1? and secondly we need something a bit more in the racing, e.g. KERS (controversial I know)Hmm KERS is a bit unfair, Virgin, Lotus, Hispania and Sauber all joined F1 on the basis that it would be a cheap sport I believe and budget caps (These never happened though), with KERS these teams would lose out massively as there's no way they could afford it in it's present state. Something does need to be done though I agree, while Australian and Malaysian grand prixs have been excellent, there's always the chance of another Bahrain-like grand prix (Most likely in China, Valencia and Singapore) so that worries me.

[Catzsy]

Hmm KERS is a bit unfair, Virgin, Lotus, Hispania and Sauber all joined F1 on the basis that it would be a cheap sport I believe and budget caps (These never happened though), with KERS these teams would lose out massively as there's no way they could afford it in it's present state. Something does need to be done though I agree, while Australian and Malaysian grand prixs have been excellent, there's always the chance of another Bahrain-like grand prix (Most likely in China, Valencia and Singapore) so that worries me.

I agree but it looks like they even could be bringing it back this season.

[CJW93]

The main reason why we have had 2 great races is because of the weather and the faster cars coming through the field throughout the race, china is a terrible track imo and if there is no rain the race will be a bore. As far as overtaking and Kers go i believe something has to be done. Kers was a waste imo because only 2 teams used it from start to finish, with another two being Bmw and Renault ditching the system. Not all team can afford to develop such technology and I believe it isn't 'proper' racing when you overtake because of kers.

[Black_Apalachi]

I don't like the idea of KERS providing a speed boost. However the technology that allows the energy to be harnessed is awesome. I wish it could just be used more sparingly just to power the car normally rather than effectively a NOS spurt.

[CJW93]

F1 makes its return tonight/tomorrow morning at 3am for p1 ont he bbc red button servies. Eddie Jordan might not make it to China has his flight hasn't gone becuase of the volcano

[Catzsy]

F1 makes its return tonight/tomorrow morning at 3am for p1 ont he bbc red button servies. Eddie Jordan might not make it to China has his flight hasn't gone becuase of the volcano

Looking forward to it. Send a helicopter for him :D

[Jam]

Eddie Jordan might not make it to China has his flight hasn't gone becuase of the volcano

Why couldn't it have been Legard? Hope they get one of the 5 Live blokes to stand in, they actually know what they're talking about and I usually listen to them anyway.

[Titch]

F1 makes its return tonight/tomorrow morning at 3am for p1 ont he bbc red button servies. Eddie Jordan might not make it to China has his flight hasn't gone becuase of the volcano

ow that sucks!!!

[CJW93]

During the race I use the 5 live team thatey are better than Legard

[Jam]

Indeed. You staying up for both practise sessions?

[CJW93]

Yeah I will stay up for p1 then sleep until p2, well thats the plan. What about you?

[Jam]

Up all night, can't wake up after only an hour or two of sleep.