2016 F1 Thread

[Cool Cat Phil]

Today I received my tickets for the F1 Australian GP MEL held in March.

This is My first time to Albert Park to see the action.

Anyone else a bit excited?

 

[Buzzard]

I'm not going but am excited.

Hopefully the 2016 season is more exciting than 2015.

 

[eastwest101]

Just noticed elsewhere that Maldonado recently lost his seat in the revived Renault (last years Lotus team) team - something to do about the Venezuelan money not appearing which is not surprising given the state of Venezuela's oil industry and probable sponsors. Kevin Magnussen to replace Maldonado.

 

[docjames]

Just noticed elsewhere that Maldonado recently lost his seat in the revived Renault (last years Lotus team) team - something to do about the Venezuelan money not appearing which is not surprising given the state of Venezuela's oil industry and probable sponsors. Kevin Magnussen to replace Maldonado.

Is that actually confirmed yet? I believe that was still at rumour stage?

 

[whatmeworry]

Two for one general admission tickets till this Monday. Can be combined with (I think) 10% Off Ticketmaster Gift Cards at Coles.



Valentines day - Basic Page | Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

 

[moa999]

Doing Sat/Sun in Schumacher stand in Melbourne this yr - first time in MEL for a long time.


That said things don't look good for RIC this year.
Newey sounding very negative
F1 News - Red Bull priming itself for Toro Rosso challenge

 

[eastwest101]

That said things don't look good for RIC this year.
Newey sounding very negative
F1 News - Red Bull priming itself for Toro Rosso challenge

Yeah - on first appearances you would have to think than Newey is probably right, although maybe downplaying expectations a bit as well, the Toro Rosso's with last years Ferrari engine will be better than the Renault engine of last year and also probably better than the Renault engine of this year. As I said before - the best use of the Renault engine tokens would be to grind them up into a fine powder and sneak them into the fuel tanks of the Mercedes and Ferrari powered cars in parc-ferme - that's the only way a Renault engine car is going to win a race this year. Will be interesting to see if the Honda engine is improved from last season.

 

[JessicaTam]

All I can say is, bring on the action.

 

[marki]

All I can say is, bring on the action.

Lol too much talking your right

 

[KLN]

yes, starting to get anxious. at least they will be a bit louder this year. sitting in Fangio on start/finish line for the Qual/Race. Friday i'll be in the Gold GP Advantage Bar or Pete's Bar. if this is your first time, you'll have to find Pete's Bar for the afternoon shennanigans.

 

[Cool Cat Phil]

Who's heading to Albert Park this weekend?

 

[Duffa]

yes, starting to get anxious. at least they will be a bit louder this year. sitting in Fangio on start/finish line for the Qual/Race. Friday i'll be in the Gold GP Advantage Bar or Pete's Bar. if this is your first time, you'll have to find Pete's Bar for the afternoon shennanigans.

Since I'm on my own, I might head down to the Gold GPAB for a cold one/hot one depending on the weather....

 

[moa999]

In Schumacher Sat/Sun...

I like the new badge.

 

[kelvedon]

This weekend you'll see the Aston Martin Logo appear on the Red Bulls. The original plan was for the British car manufacturer to take over Force India, but a better synergy was to collaborate with Red Bull as the company is developing a hypercar with Adrian Newey, which is intended to compete with Ferrari and McLaren.

Aston Martin makes return to Formula 1 with Red Bull tie-up - F1 - Autosport

 

[KLN]

hope the weather improves otherwise i'll be in the GP Gold Advantage bar too. watching the safety car go around ................. if the weather doesn't improve, i'll be surprised whether they will come out at all

 

[serfty]

Looks like no rain for Qualifying, although the fine sprinkles (more like a slightly damp wind) can thicken pretty fast.

 

[Buzzard]

It's still early days but I must say I find the new qually format exciting.

 

[serfty]

It's still early days but I must say I find the new qually format exciting.

The first two sessions perhaps .. the last five minutes was boring.

 

[moa999]

First two sessions OK. Needs a V8 style shootout for Q3

 

[JessicaTam]

First two sessions OK. Needs a V8 style shootout for Q3

So what's the lineup?