Well, I must admit, that I am very, very excited about the race to come.
Qualifing positions
1 N Rosberg 1:35.121
2 L Hamilton 1:35.626
3 M Schumacher 1:35.691
4 K Kobayashi 1:35.784
5 K Raikkonen 1:35.898
6 J Button 1:36.191
7 M Webber 1:36.290
8 S Perez 1:36.524
9 F Alonso 1:36.622
10 R Grosjean 1:35.903
This shows considerable one-lap pace from Mercedes, and especially from Rosberg. With the BBC analysis of race strategy showing that there is almost no difference between a 2-stop and a 3-stop strategy, then even Mercedes' poor tyre management so far, may not inhibit them as much, and they look good for the win. Rosberg has bottled it before though, when under pressure, but Schumey won't. There is no chance of that whatsoever. Button really has his work cut out for him
Race start positions
1 N Rosberg 1:35.121
2 M Schumacher 1:35.691
3 K Kobayashi 1:35.784
4 K Raikkonen 1:35.898
5 J Button 1:36.191
6 M Webber 1:36.290
7 L Hamilton 1:35.626 [Penalty - Gearbox changed]
8 S Perez 1:36.524
9 F Alonso 1:36.622
10 R Grosjean 1:35.903
Alonso shows that Ferrari isn't as cack as we first thought, but he will do well to finish in the top 5 or 6. Kimi, could do well, as his break away has reinvigorated his enthusiasm, and I expect him to be very strong. Hamilton will need pit stops to help him reach the top 3, if its possible. Kobayashi and Alonso are notoriously difficult to overtake, and I envisage someone getting into to bother when trying a passing more on Kobayashi. I think Hamilton will post the fastest lap of the race. I'm not confident of him making the podium though; he'll need a bit of luck, and an inspired and aggressive drive to do it. Can hardly wait.
Well, I must admit, that I am very, very excited about the race to come.
Qualifing positions
1 N Rosberg 1:35.121
2 L Hamilton 1:35.626
3 M Schumacher 1:35.691
4 K Kobayashi 1:35.784
5 K Raikkonen 1:35.898
6 J Button 1:36.191
7 M Webber 1:36.290
8 S Perez 1:36.524
9 F Alonso 1:36.622
10 R Grosjean 1:35.903
This shows considerable one-lap pace from Mercedes, and especially from Rosberg. With the BBC analysis of race strategy showing that there is almost no difference between a 2-stop and a 3-stop strategy, then even Mercedes' poor tyre management so far, may not inhibit them as much, and they look good for the win. Rosberg has bottled it before though, when under pressure, but Schumey won't. There is no chance of that whatsoever. Button really has his work cut out for him
Race start positions
1 N Rosberg 1:35.121
2 M Schumacher 1:35.691
3 K Kobayashi 1:35.784
4 K Raikkonen 1:35.898
5 J Button 1:36.191
6 M Webber 1:36.290
7 L Hamilton 1:35.626 [Penalty - Gearbox changed]
8 S Perez 1:36.524
9 F Alonso 1:36.622
10 R Grosjean 1:35.903
Alonso shows that Ferrari isn't as cack as we first thought, but he will do well to finish in the top 5 or 6. Kimi, could do well, as his break away has reinvigorated his enthusiasm, and I expect him to be very strong. Hamilton will need pit stops to help him reach the top 3, if its possible. Kobayashi and Alonso are notoriously difficult to overtake, and I envisage someone getting into to bother when trying a passing more on Kobayashi. I think Hamilton will post the fastest lap of the race. I'm not confident of him making the podium though; he'll need a bit of luck, and an inspired and aggressive drive to do it. Can hardly wait.