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[Frosty]

These are the times from testing 8 weeks ago you may notice some of them are far faster than any of times this weekend including low fuel Q2 runs.

Pos. Driver Team Tyres Time
1 R. Barrichello Brawn GP Bridgestone 01:18.926
2 N. Rosberg Williams Bridgestone 01:19.774
3 T. Glock Toyota Bridgestone 01:20.091
4 S. Vettel Red Bull Bridgestone 01:20.576
5 F. Alonso Renault Bridgestone 01:20.664
6 F. Massa Ferrari Bridgestone 01:20.677
7 R. Kubica BMW Bridgestone 01:20.740
8 L. Hamilton McLaren Bridgestone 01:20.869
9 S. Buemi Scuderia Toro Rosso Bridgestone 01:21.013
10 G. Fisichella Force India F1 Bridgestone 01:21.045
11 S. Bourdais Scuderia Toro Rosso Bridgestone 01:21.629

[racechick]

Okay, so uh, I'm going for everyone except massa.
I'm a little disappointed in hamilton's position.
I know he is fuelled heavily, but I'm a little concerned because it feels like they're going backwards.
This season is so mentally draining ):

The situation will probably be hugely different in two weeks when they race at Monaco. The McLaren seems to have decent mechanical grip and that's absolutely essential at Monaco, so I could see Lewis being in with a chance of a podium there. Only problem is, there are a lot of other teams that should go well there, too

1 race. Doesen't change a thing

It does especialy if its on a high downforce circuit.

Don't get me wrong Mclaren have done great to get form back of the grid to 4th but now we have to do it all over again or so it seams.


Pretty Gutted

Think it was pretty much expected this week. small upgrades that didnt work too well whereas others have made the bigger leap that mclaren made at the last couple of races. If lewis can get in the points today he'll do really well. Look for him to make a bigger difference at monacco where his driving can make up more ground and the car difficiences will be less pronounced.

[shani182]

Go hamilton

[7UpJordan]

What a load of rubbish, worse than Bahrain last week.

[Griff]

Jenson and Vettel really do need to watch their backs though with FM and his KERS. Worst case is he gets infront of Vettel not Button and makes the race really boring as he holds up the only person that could beat the Brawn Car. Lets face it there won't be any overtaking once its passed because overtaking a normal car on the circuit is nearly impossible but when they have an extra 80hp to defend with its just not hapening

Big fat told you so

Mark Webber says it all really
"Massa really up Vettel's Race"

[Denthúl]

[m00g]

Congratulations Jenson and Brawn.

Nice to see Ferrari have doubled their points tally to 6!!!

[Jensonb]

Jenson Button, Brawn GP...THankyou and Congrats!

[EagleF1-27]

The new rules arent working at circuits like Barcelona, the race was so dull. Hardly any overtaking, almost gave up watching to be honest.
Its also beginning to look ominous for Button winning the WDC, all due it has to be said because of some rule interpretation and the Brawn cars being so far ahead at the beginning of the season. Even if another driver starts winning a lot, he only really has to keep finishing on the podium.
I hope the other teams get on level terms soon, otherwise the rest of the season is going to be as dull as this race was.

[Denthúl]

The new rules arent working at circuits like Barcelona, the race was so dull. Hardly any overtaking, almost gave up watching to be honest.
Its also beginning to look ominous for Button winning the WDC, all due it has to be said because of some rule interpretation and the Brawn cars being so far ahead at the beginning of the season. Even if another driver starts winning a lot, he only really has to keep finishing on the podium.
I hope the other teams get on level terms soon, otherwise the rest of the season is going to be as dull as this race was.

Well, not many things were going to make things easier at Barcelona. But at least we got some good moments from it, which in previous years have been rare. :/

[7UpJordan]

I think Williams better start quietly shopping for Nico replacements and wait for the buget cap, I don't think it's going to get any better now, Renault, Ferrari and McLaren are just going to spend their way past them. Rod Nelson needs sacking because he is making ridiculous strategy calls.

[AlonsoFan1]

I was holding my breath with Alonso passing Massa. What a terrible weekend from Ferrari, they really need to step up their game...or just common sense.

Bit of a borefest again I will have to agree. All we have to do is wait for Monaco.

[Griff]

I think Williams better start quietly shopping for Nico replacements and wait for the buget cap, I don't think it's going to get any better now, Renault, Ferrari and McLaren are just going to spend their way past them. Rod Nelson needs sacking because he is making ridiculous strategy calls.

A Nico replacement WTF. Who would consider replacing him when he's got a team mate like Nakajima.

[scotty]

I think Williams better start quietly shopping for Nico replacements and wait for the buget cap, I don't think it's going to get any better now, Renault, Ferrari and McLaren are just going to spend their way past them. Rod Nelson needs sacking because he is making ridiculous strategy calls.

A Nico replacement WTF. Who would consider replacing him when he's got a team mate like Nakajima.

I'd definitely consider replacing someone who complains about the team, yet rarely shows up on raceday himself.

[FerrariFan63]

The new rules arent working at circuits like Barcelona, the race was so dull. Hardly any overtaking, almost gave up watching to be honest.
Its also beginning to look ominous for Button winning the WDC, all due it has to be said because of some rule interpretation and the Brawn cars being so far ahead at the beginning of the season. Even if another driver starts winning a lot, he only really has to keep finishing on the podium.
I hope the other teams get on level terms soon, otherwise the rest of the season is going to be as dull as this race was.

I think the Red Bull is on a par with the Brawn. But the drivers aren't making the most out of the car.