Great post Jens, I'd just like to add that with the regulations changing from 8 to 5 engines and gearboxes having to last 6 races(without penalty), as well as all the new elements affecting the power output, reliability is going to be a huge issue. Lauda, and Allison touched on this subject in the following link.
http://www.wheels24.co.za/FormulaOne/La ... y-20140126
I think we are going to be in for a very interesting season, at least I hope.