2015 Formula 1 Rolex Australian GP : Practice 1, 2, 3

After the first 30 minutes.....
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Sauber are the biggest *****es in f1. Acting like a petulant child.

 

Kinda looks that way huh!......

 

thanks for the info! Sauber trying to obey the law and avoid more problems. Saw some video of the Manor drivers doing nothing in the garages, at least they are there. David Coulthard in RB garage, maybe he could go over and drive for Sauber too.

 

Lewis is now 0.029 behind Nico. Vettel third +1.953. Kimi fourth +2.000

 

*Big* tank slapper from young Max!.... I'm liking this kid more & more!....

 

Manor cars do not seem to be put together yet.

 

Nasr is suited up and ready to drive...

 

Both of them just climbed out.

What a mess!

 

Ricci nearly loops it...backs off the course!!!

 

Bernie has really clamped down. They're not even showing lap times on the screen any longer. Unreal

 

Indeed - Sure miss that "pylon" on the TV feed.

Just pops up every now & then.... Uncle Ron not looking too happy....
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Bottas powersliding the Williams.

 

is the reason the times arent always up related to the f1 website going subscription only?

this is really annoying and makes practices less enjoyable. dont like the layout of the new f1 app either. last years app was much better imo

 

FP1 final times.......
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saw a brief shot that had Vettel fastest in the speed trap!

 

The way the flags on top of the pits were standing out stiff, it's a good thing Alonso was not driving.

 

Vettel seemed to be VERY busy on his fast lap. Young Max looks like he may live up to his billing.

 

Did McLaren even run? Looks like our worst fears have been proven. Merc on a different planet and Ferrari not as strong as we had hoped...

 

I don't think I can even watch anymore. Other sports have trade deadlines, F1 has "no no, not allowed to improve anymore at any time, just run simulations and hope for the best, but don't touch your engine."

 

McLaren ran, but it didn't sound like the engine was at full note. Just ran installation laps, from what I remember.

 

1 Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1:29.557 19
2 Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:29.586 19
3 Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:30.748 20
4 Carlos Sainz Jr Toro Rosso 1:31.014 32
5 Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:31.029 13
6 Max Verstappen Toro Rosso 1:31.067 31
7 Felipe Massa Williams 1:31.188 19
8 Kimi Raikkonen Ferrari 1:31.310 14
9 Pastor Maldonado Lotus 1:31.451 22
10 Daniel Ricciardo Red Bull 1:31.570 9
11 Daniil Kvyat Red Bull 1:32.073 18
12 Sergio Perez Force India 1:32.247 22
13 Nico Hulkenberg Force India 1:32.261 19
14 Jenson Button McLaren 1:34.542 6
15 Kevin Magnussen McLaren 1:34.785 7
16 Romain Grosjean Lotus 2:17.782 5

 

A sad state of affair's and a huge issue, imo.

PS, Love hearing Hobbs voice though, he is a pistol. All the sparks remind me of the '80s era.

 

Anyone surprised about these results? Didn't think so. Wash, repeat, 2015. Call me when we can get green peace out of the sport and refuel the g*****d*** cars. What a train wreck only 6 cars look competive. Pathetic.... Someone please fix it

 

I feel your pain. No refueling, no (real) testing and the FIA and Bernie (both foot blame) trying to make racing relevant to production vehicles, utter nonsense. In reality all racing series are being so regulated by people with no knowledge or common sense. It is just a business now and racing no longer matters.

2015 may be my last F1 season.