Formula 1 in 2015

[Beetlebum]

Given he had a fairly decent concussion, especially in the wake of the incidents we've seen with Jules and Schu, I'm not in the least surprised that they're being overly cautious with Fernando. It probably is just precautionary but McLaren aren't going to take any risks with their prized asset, just making sure he's 100% going into Melbourne.

 

[Sven]

Testing returns tomorrow for the final 4 day test before the Melbourne Grand Prix. Will McLaren get their sh1t together and have a constructive test??

 

[DREAM TEAM BUFF]

perhaps Fernando is just really enjoying his sponge baths.

Or hot nursing staff

 

[Ashton Agar]

Or hot nursing staff

No doubt Fernando get's the cream of the crop!

 

[darth_timon]

He'll be fine for the first race am sure. Whether McLaren will be...

 

[ManWithNoName]

Given he had a fairly decent concussion, especially in the wake of the incidents we've seen with Jules and Schu, I'm not in the least surprised that they're being overly cautious with Fernando. It probably is just precautionary but McLaren aren't going to take any risks with their prized asset, just making sure he's 100% going into Melbourne.

If he was anywhere else I could understand that, but given he's in Spain, if he just needs to rest surely he'd be better off at home?

It's strange.

 

[ManWithNoName]

He'll be fine for the first race am sure. Whether McLaren will be...

JB seems supremely confident they'll be okay, and he's not a man to say things for the sake of it.

 

[royboy2]

I'm ridiculously excited for the 1st GP of the year. I can't wait, the tickets on the fridge are just taunting me.

 

[ManWithNoName]

I'm ridiculously excited for the 1st GP of the year. I can't wait, the tickets on the fridge are just taunting me.

I'm not sure if I'm more excited for the race itself, or seeing what Foxtel dish up coverage wise.

 

[Simple Jack]

I'm not sure if I'm more excited for the race itself, or seeing what Foxtel dish up coverage wise.

No contest for me. Definitely number 2.

 

[happy_eagle]

No contest for me. Definitely number 2.

As someone who is not in Melbourne, certianly number 2 also

 

[Sven]

The Manor Marussia F1 Team has announced its full intention to compete in the 2015 Australian Grand Prix season opener and has confirmed Will Stevens as its first driver.
.......
Despite no opportunity to test its car before the season, Manor's plans to return to the F1 grid is being supported by the FIA and is likely to see it using an updated version of its 2014 specification car in the opening three rounds before it brings a new car to the grid from Bahrain.
Ferrari has already confirmed its intention to supply the team with engines, albeit 2014 specification power units

Manor become the default newest version of HRT. By that I mean they just make it to Melbourne and spend all of free practice shaking the car down and then fail to make the 106% lap time required to get on the grid.

I'm all for supporting the minnows of F1, but some teams just haven't got the resources to deserve to be on the grid. Manor can't even afford 2015 engines FFS.

 

[darth_timon]

I need to make sure I'm up nice and early for the Australian GP... that or I don't go to bed...

 

[LFC2010]

I'm not sure if I'm more excited for the race itself, or seeing what Foxtel dish up coverage wise.

Going to be real interesting to see if they can come remotely close too what Channel 10 did... Is there any many reason why they gave up the full season rights? don't really want to sift through 29 pages of posts to try and find the answer

 

[happy_eagle]

Going to be real interesting to see if they can come remotely close too what Channel 10 did... Is there any many reason why they gave up the full season rights? don't really want to sift through 29 pages of posts to try and find the answer

I assume financial reasons because from what I can recall F1 was a huge ratings booster for them

 

[LFC2010]

I assume financial reasons because from what I can recall F1 was a huge ratings booster for them

That's what I would've thought, seems a strange decision not to renew the rights... Lucky I already have foxtel.

 

[imadodgyumpire]

Going to be real interesting to see if they can come remotely close too what Channel 10 did... Is there any many reason why they gave up the full season rights? don't really want to sift through 29 pages of posts to try and find the answer

Hehehehe That's funny.

 

[rideclutch]

Just found out about the Foxtel thing today...

 

[Sven]

The Mercs have finally showed their hand and put in a quick lap. 1.22.7 blows the competition away, 1.2 secs back to Williams and then the rest. Looks like another year of total domination by the silver cars.

 

[NotAMagpieBogan]

http://www.speedcafe.com/2015/02/28/manor-marussia-included-on-updated-f1-entry-list/

This is never ending..

 

[darth_timon]

The Mercs have finally showed their hand and put in a quick lap. 1.22.7 blows the competition away, 1.2 secs back to Williams and then the rest. Looks like another year of total domination by the silver cars.

Good news if you're a fan of the Silver Arrows. Or if you drive/work for them! Not so great for most fans, though perhaps Williams can get closer as they improve the car...

 

[Smeg Head]

Pastor with his first off of the year, now the season can truly begin!

 

[Temploar]

Pastor with his first off of the year, now the season can truly begin!

F1 is truly back for 2015, isn't it?

 

[ManWithNoName]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/mo...-advance-from-F1-chief-Bernie-Ecclestone.html

Force India, Sauber and Lotus given a $10M advance each by Bernie to ensure they're all in Australia. This sport is a shambles.

 

[happy_eagle]

Overall top times from final pre season test

1. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 1:22.792 (soft)

2. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 1:23.022 (soft)

3. Valtteri Bottas (Williams) 1:23.063 (super-soft)

4. Felipe Massa (Williams) 1:23.262 (super-soft)

5. Kimi Raikkonen (Ferrari) 1:23.276 (super-soft)

6. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1:23.469 (super-soft)

The fact that Mercedes were able to set that type of pace on slower tyres suggests we may be in for more of the same this season