Barcelona testing days 1, 2 and 3 Vettel Red Bull 1m24.374s 2 Alonso Ferrari 1m25.485s +1.111 3 Alguersuari Toro Rosso 1m25.638s +1.264 4 Kobayashi Sauber 1m25.641s +1.267 5 Button McLaren 1m26.365s +1.991 6 Di Resta Force India 1m26.575s +2.201 7 Barrichello Williams 1m26.912s +2.538 8 Schumacher Mercedes 1m27.512s +3.138 9 Karthikeyan HRT 1m28.393s +4.019 10 Kovalainen Lotus 1m30.065s +5.691 11 D'Ambrosio Virgin 1m30.950s +6.576 12 Petrov Renault 1m35.174s +10.800 13 Heidfeld Renault 1m44.324s +19.950 1 Vettel Red Bull 1m23.315s 2 Alguersuari Toro Rosso 1m23.519s +0.204 3 Alonso Ferrari 1m23.978s +0.663 4 Barrichello Williams 1m24.008s +0.693 5 Heidfeld Renault 1m24.242s +0.927 6 Kobayashi Sauber 1m24.243s +0.928 7 Rosberg Mercedes 1m24.730s +1.415 8 Button McLaren 1m24.923s +1.608 9 Di Resta Force India 1m25.194s +1.879 10 Kovalainen Lotus 1m26.421s +3.106 11 Petrov Renault 1m26.884s +3.569 12 Liuzzi HRT 1m27.044s +3.729 13 Glock Virgin 1m27.242s +3.927 14 Teixeira Lotus 1m31.584s +8.269 1 Rosberg Mercedes 1m23.168s 2 Petrov Renault 1m23.463s +0.295 3 Hamilton McLaren 1m23.858s +0.690 4 Maldonado Williams 1m24.815s +1.647 5 Webber Red Bull 1m24.995s +1.827 6 Trulli Lotus 1m25.454s +2.286 7 Perez Sauber 1m25.557s +2.389 8 Sutil Force India 1m25.720s +2.552 9 Buemi Toro Rosso 1m26.155s +2.987 10 Massa Ferrari 1m26.508s +3.340 11 Glock Virgin 1m26.598s +3.430 12 Mondini HRT 1m28.178s +5.010 13 Ricciardo Toro Rosso 1m28.329s +5.161 14 Karthikeyan HRT 1m30.722s +7.554
Looks like the first F1 race of this year will be in Australia on the 27th March. That should raise some interest.
I thought about the race there when I saw what was going on on the news. From Formula1.com: The Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) today (Monday) announced that the Kingdom of Bahrain would withdraw from hosting this years F1 Grand Prix race so that the country can focus on its process of national dialogue. Last Friday, Bahrains Crown Prince - HRH Prince Salman bin Hamad Al-Khalifa - initiated a new national dialogue involving all sections of Bahraini society in order to resolve the current political situation in the Kingdom. The Crown Prince informed Formula Ones Bernie Ecclestone of the BICs decision by telephone earlier today. HRH Prince Salman said: At the present time the countrys entire attention is focused on building a new national dialogue for Bahrain. Although Bernie Ecclestone had graciously made clear that a decision on the race was entirely Bahrains to make and was not yet required, we felt it was important for the country to focus on immediate issues of national interest and leave the hosting of Bahrains Formula 1 race to a later date. I would like to extend my personal gratitude to Bernie Ecclestone for his support and understanding. After the events of the past week, our nations priority is on overcoming tragedy, healing divisions and rediscovering the fabric that draws this country together; reminding the world of the very best that Bahrain is capable of as a nation once again united. Chairman of the Bahrain International Circuit, Zayed R. Alzayani said: Bahrains Grand Prix is a time of celebration and hosting the race is a source of great pride for Bahrain and Bahrainis. It is a showcase to the world and we look forward to welcoming the teams and drivers and everyone involved in Formula One back to Bahrain in the very near future. I hope that F1 and our friends around the world will understand our decision at this difficult time. Following the Crown Princes decision, Bernie Ecclestone commented: It is sad that Bahrain has had to withdraw from the race, we wish the whole nation well as they begin to heal their country. The hospitality and warmth of the people of Bahrain is a hallmark of the race there, as anyone who has been at a Bahrain Grand Prix will testify. We look forward to being back in Bahrain soon. No decision has been made on a new date for the rescheduling of the race, which was due to take place from March 11th to 13th.
Well what else is he going to buy? It's not like he could be seen buying a Ferrari 599 GTO or a McLaren MP-12 now is it.
Sure man, why not! I dont know what date I am flying down there yet. Will work it out and let ya know. House sitting Blackjags house while he is on the Lowe Rally. **** is putting me to work on the reno's inside.
