2014 Australian GP Official Thread

[steveaki13]

So with just over a week until the cars role out in Fridays Practice for the first round of 2014 F1 championship, it feels like its time to get the official thread up and running. I always like the opening weekend thread to be opened early so we can get straight into it.

I was generally not looking forward to 2014 that much, with many things I consider stupid to be in F1 again this year. However testing and the potential excitement of an unpredictable start of the season has got me pumped again.

2014 Australian Grand Prix, Albert Park, Melbourne.

Times are Local and (UK times). (Sorry about that )
FP1: 14th March -12:30pm -14:00pm - (1:30am-3am)
FP2: 14th March -16:30pm - 18:00pm - (5:30am-7am)

FP3: 15th March - 14:00pm - 15:00pm - (3am-4am)
Quali: 15th March - 17:00pm- (6am)

Race: 16th March - 17:00pm - (6am)

Race Length: 58 Laps

Previous Winners at Albert Park:

1996: Damon Hill - Williams
1997: David Coulthard - Mclaren
1998: Mika Hakkinen - Mclaren
1999: Eddie Irvine - Ferrari
2000: Michael Schumacher - Ferrari
2001: Michael Schumacher - Ferrari
2002: Michael Schumacher - Ferrari
2003: David Coulthard - Mclaren
2004: Michael Schumacher - Ferrari
2005: Giancarlo Fisichella - Renault
2006: Fernando Alonso - Mclaren
2007: Kimi Raikkonen - Ferrari
2008: Lewis Hamilton - Mclaren
2009: Jenson Button - Brawn
2010: Jenson Button - Mclaren
2011: Sebastian Vettel - Red Bull
2012: Jenson Button - McLaren
2013: Kimi Raikkonen- Lotus

Michael Schumacher 4 Wins
Jenson Button 3 Wins
David Coulthard 2 Wins
Kimi Raikkonen 2 Wins
Damon Hill 1 Win
Mika Hakkinen 1 Win
Eddie Irvine 1 Win
Giancarlo Fisichella 1 Win
Fernando Alonso 1 Win
Lewis Hamilton 1 Win
Sebastian Vettel 1 Win

Ferrari 6 Wins
Mclaren 6 Wins
Renault 2 Wins
Brawn 1 Win
Red Bull 1 Win
Williams 1 Win
Lotus 1 Win

Driver Line Ups
and driver numbers,

Red Bull:--- Sebastian Vettel (1)---------Daniel Ricciardo (3)
Mercedes:-- Lewis Hamilton (44)----------Nico Rosberg (6)
Ferrari:---- Fernando Alonso (14)----------Kimi Raikkonen (7)
Lotus: ------Romain Grosjean (8)---------Pastor Maldonado (13)
Force India-Nico Hulkenberg (27)----------Sergio Perez (11)
McLaren: --Jenson Button (22)-------------Kevin Magnussen (20)
Sauber:-----Esteban Gutierrez (21)---------Adrian Sutil (99)
Toro Rosso--Jean Eric Vergne (25)---------Danii Kyvat (26)
Williams ----Felipe Massa (19)---------------Valterri Bottas (77)
Marussia-----Jules Bianchi (17)--------------Max Chilton (4)
Caterham---Kamui Kobyashi (10)-----------Marcus Ericcson (9)


So there we go.

Let discussions begin.

[TheFamousEccles]

[Koz]

Where is the pickems thread??

Shall we see an all Mercedes-powered podium?

[Tazio]

Where is the pickems thread??

champ.php?series=f1

[steveaki13]

Where is the pickems thread??

champ.php?series=f1

That Mr Alca-wotssit must have been a great pickem champ.

Bet you wish you were that good, hey Taz.

[Robinho]

Where is the pickems thread??

Shall we see an all Mercedes-powered podium?

I think it would be worth betting on a Mercedes powered top 8!

[Koz]

Where is the pickems thread??

champ.php?series=f1

But where do I make the picks for Australia?


Mark!!!!!

Where is the pickems thread??

Shall we see an all Mercedes-powered podium?

I think it would be worth betting on a Mercedes powered top 8!

If they don't run out of gas...

[Tazio]

I think it would be worth betting on a Mercedes powered top 8!

I'll take that bet, what are the stakes? I will be very surprised if Kimi and Fred finish outside the top 8

[steveaki13]

I think it would be worth betting on a Mercedes powered top 8!

I'll take that bet, what are the stakes? I will be very surprised if Kimi and Fred finish outside the top 8

Remember the Gearbox problems will strike............... woooooooooooooo

[Tazio]

I think it would be worth betting on a Mercedes powered top 8!

I'll take that bet, what are the stakes? I will be very surprised if Kimi and Fred finish outside the top 8

Remember the Gearbox problems will strike............... woooooooooooooo

Remember if they don't you owe me a ham sandwich