F1 Australian Grand Prix

[Cali_F350_XLT]

With all this Nascar talk, I feel like I'm watching the Speed Channel. So, thoughts on F1 this year, drivers you favor, races you are looking forward to? Lots of new drivers this season, and musical chairs with previous ones.

-Markus-

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[Jarvis]

Its gunna be a tough one this year now that Shumy is out. I think i like the look of McLaren this year you got Alonso who won last year and a new british kid who is turning heads every time he gets in a car.

Ill be flying to Bahrain for stage 3 so ill report back. I have a freind in the BMW pit so hopefully ill get sum good photos.

[Racer277]

Looking forward to a great season where everything is wide open.
Despite this weekend's finish, Ferrari does not have a lock on the year.
I too am watching for Mclaren's rise, and of course many of the other teams.

We will look forward to your Bahrain report and pics.
That would be a cool race, for the lack of spectators.
Of course the umbrella girls could dress better...

[Hemp]

i think kimi is gonna be pretty tough this year, but i would like to see alonso win again

[Samco Fab]

That was a great race to watch, to average 140 on a road circuit is awesome!

I almost bet that Lewis Hamelton may win as many as Alonso, and that may be the story of the year, super rookie vs. seasoned champion.

Kimi has the best chance for a championship that I see by far, but those Mclaren's are awesome.

[Cali_F350_XLT]

There is no doubt in my mind that Kimi is an amazing driver, probably the favorite for the championship this year. But did anyone see him at the after race interview? Guy was a corpse, and he mumbles more then anyone I have ever seen! Now Schumi was a dry guy as well, but he had enthusiasm at some points, a smile here and there. Kimi......nothing. Some may think I am crazy to judge a driver on that, but I need some passion shown, something anything. I know thats why they call him the Iceman, but comon. Lewis Hamilton is going to the be Driver I root for this year, the kid blew me away in Australia. 22 Years old and he is fighting it out with the veterans, and in some cases winning(lead the race for a while). This season is going to be amazing, I am pumped. On a side note, is Kimi's helmet not one of the coolest designs? I don't know why, but I love this helmet(very random haha)....

-Markus-

[Samco Fab]

There is no doubt in my mind that Kimi is an amazing driver, probably the favorite for the championship this year. But did anyone see him at the after race interview? Guy was a corpse, and he mumbles more then anyone I have ever seen! Now Schumi was a dry guy as well, but he had enthusiasm at some points, a smile here and there. Kimi......nothing. Some may think I am crazy to judge a driver on that, but I need some passion shown, something anything. I know thats why they call him the Iceman, but comon. Lewis Hamilton is going to the be Driver I root for this year, the kid blew me away in Australia. 22 Years old and he is fighting it out with the veterans, and in some cases winning(lead the race for a while). This season is going to be amazing, I am pumped. On a side note, is Kimi's helmet not one of the coolest designs? I don't know why, but I love this helmet(very random haha)....

-Markus-

I agree, Kimi is painful to watch after a race, but I heard Senna was similar, they look like they are at a funeral at the post race I like how the Schu had is victory Jump, and he seemed pumped after a victory....duh.

[Cali_F350_XLT]

Samco, I am glad I have someone on here to shoot the F1 sh@# with. Senna is a legend in my mind, my favorite racer of all time across all motorsports, the man was amazing. Senna was all business, he was there for one thing, and one thing only, to WIN! If that meant taking out his teammate in the process, then so be it. He was seen as cold, and heartless when it came to racing, and most of the time a bully. The days of Senna and Prost(although not my era) were some of the best races I personally have ever viewed(Dad taped every race). You don't see driving like that anymore, it was a drivers sports back then, and not so much based on technology like today. Now I am not taking away from present drivers, they are at the pinnacle as well.

Back on our main topic. Schumi did show enthusiasm, like you said the victory jump, spraying fellow racers with the champagne and so on. Kimi didn't really even spray the champagne, he drank it, sprayed for a second and gave the bottle away. I might come off as crazy for paying this much attention to something like that, but I just don't find a racer who doesn't show enthusiasm and excitement appealing. Go Hamilton.

-Markus-

[gary]

Yes...happy to see F1 talk!

i was shocked to hear of Shumi's retirement last year, and that last race was a heartbreaker...maybe he'll resurface elsewhere, like hakkinen racing german touring cars...he's got too much talent to couch race like me!

funny, how kimi's known to be a party animal off the track, but dullsville post race. i don't know who i'm rooting for this year. back to back to back would be cool for alonso, and the rookie is way talented too, no doubt. i'm rooting for scott speed to at least finish a few this year, maybe even a podium? long shot, i know...

all i know is i look forward to the season, and i've bought plenty of coffee so i can watch the 3 am televised races and practices...

ps, i miss WRC on speed. that was my other late night racing fix. i guess we need more time for nascar, busch, cascar, hooters pro cup and whatever other oval races are boadcast...don't get me wrong, i like all forms of racing, but stock cars just don't cause excitement. there's something about watching a driver outbreak his opponent, and slip past going into a turn, that gets the blood pumping. not just repetitive bump drafting...

[kaw500]

Yes...happy to see F1 talk!

ps, i miss WRC on speed. that was my other late night racing fix. i guess we need more time for nascar, busch, cascar, hooters pro cup and whatever other oval races are boadcast...don't get me wrong, i like all forms of racing, but stock cars just don't cause excitement. there's something about watching a driver outbreak his opponent, and slip past going into a turn, that gets the blood pumping. not just repetitive bump drafting...

And more time for PINKS, Unique Whips, Barrett-Jackson – Life on the Block, & Street Tuner Challenge. More of any racing in evening would be better.

I grew up on open Wheel, Prost was the man in F1 IMHO I kinda lost interest when Senna died. I have 4 sisters that are die hard F1 fans they travel to Canada & Monoco every year. When it comes to FI knowledge past & present the girls rule in my family.