Australia predictions; no, it's not too soon!

Unfortunately, I only counted 4 wins in that timeframe, and only one was from a guy not named Schumacher.

 

Kimi to outqualify Fernando.

 

In all these posts, you are the only one who even seems to realize that there is a guy racing who has won the last 4 WDCs.

Is everybody writing off Kid Index?

I know what they have said about the car, but nobody . . . nobody . . . Bueller? Bueller?

 

I'm guessing he doesn't and blames the car or the team for it.

His spin and crash in testing showed his nature. He's not one to admit mistakes too quickly.

 

The car is not up to par. Given what we've seen and the complaints coming from Red Bull themselves, there is no reason to expect them to finish the race, much less win.

Things could change dramatically over a couple of weeks in theory, but since they hadn't since the first test in January, I think everyone is on the right track with their expectations. Vettel in a slower car that overheats is a LOT different than Vettel in the best car on the grid.

 

MS won 7 championships, but put him in that Merc when the car was sub par, and nothing!

 

Kid Index who?

 

How many cars to the finish line? Half?

 

I agree with what the press has reported, but Vettel is a good driver, and RB has enormous resources. I think they will be competitive.

(But I would laugh if they are not.)

True, but Schuey had flashes of brilliance. Vettel will have them too.

You know, the child who insists on sticking his index finger in the air after every race.

Yes, his car was dominant, but how do you explain the huge gap back to Weber--who I though was a great driver?

Kid Index can get 11 tenths out of a car, and he is good for a half a second a lap over the baseline car (as driven by someone else). Believe me when I tell you, I want ANYONE else to win besides KI, but I respect his ability.

 

I'll be surprised if he wins.
But not shocked.

 

I don't want him to win, but I fear his ability.

 

Only a fool wouldn't respect his ability.
And that of RB.

All last year there were cries of "but what can he do in a second rate car?". Now we'll see.

 

Even in an average car i think vettel will finish too 5

 

It may be that not one Renault powered car finishes.

 

I think it's more likely than a Renault powered car winning the race.

Of course, with the new technology on display this weekend, it's possible that NOBODY else finishes and Vettel somehow manages his car to the flag.

Anything's possible...but RB winning is not probable at this point.

 

His win in Monza in a Toro Rosso in the rain was indicative of his talent. I am sure this season will show us what he can or can not do in a second rung (for now) car. I am looking forward with interest.

 

Just when you think wing design can't get more torturous.

Of course some one will have his clipped off on turn one and proceed seemingly unaffected.

 

No in case of accident, it will merely be a case of 2 cars mating together.

 

Very good observation.

Remember when Schuey was at Benetton and his car got stuck in 5th gear. He drove like a madman. Vettel has not done anything close to that yet.

 

Give the public what it wants.