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[geetface9]

Does anyone else get the sense that Lotus and Mercedes are going to be further up the grid than last year?

I think they most certainly have moved forward. Problem for them is that Red Bull, McLaren and possibly Ferrari (their so-called troubles have been far too heavily self publicised for my liking) have moved forward as well.

One thing that Lotus certainly won't want to repeat is the steady decline of form the team experienced in 2011. Podiums in the early season, and then fading backwards into the midfield wasn't a pretty sight.

Yeah, worst of all was they kicked both of their drivers. Nick and Vitaly were able to get results from the car, based on their podiums in the first two races, so it is obvious to me that the car was the problem, not the drivers. I'm still irritated about all that.

[What's Burning?]

What ever did happen to our old forum member trailertrash?

[calvins48]

What I want to happen:

1.) Lewis Hamilton
2.) Kimi Raikkonen
3.) Jenson Button
4.) Sebastian Vettel

What I think will happen:

1.) Sebastian Vettel
2.) Jenson Button
3.) Lewis Hamilton
4.) Mark Webber

[andrew]

Both McLarens failing by the first corner of the parade lap would be sweeeeeet. But it won't happen.

Vettel, Schumacher and Rosberg on the podiium would be a good start to the season though.

[LewEngBridewell]

Both McLarens failing by the first corner of the parade lap would be sweeeeeet. But it won't happen.

Scandalous words!!!

[andrew]

Both McLarens failing by the first corner of the parade lap would be sweeeeeet. But it won't happen.

Scandalous words!!!

You're too easily shocked.

[LewEngBridewell]

Both McLarens failing by the first corner of the parade lap would be sweeeeeet. But it won't happen.

Scandalous words!!!

You're too easily shocked.

Gives me an excuse to use some quirky smilies!

[What's Burning?]

Both McLarens failing by the first corner of the parade lap would be sweeeeeet. But it won't happen.

You're that terrified of the competition?

Vettel, Schumacher and Rosberg on the podiium would be a good start to the season though.

Yeah, this would be fun, with Vettel on the lowest step of the podium of course.

[madbrad]

Oh an old pic from the Watkins Glen infield, 1979 USGP!

[andrew]

Both McLarens failing by the first corner of the parade lap would be sweeeeeet. But it won't happen.

You're that terrified of the competition?

Not in the least but I do enjoy a cheap laugh.

Vettel, Schumacher and Rosberg on the podiium would be a good start to the season though.

Yeah, this would be fun, with Vettel on the lowest step of the podium of course.

Nah, the order I specified would be more than adequate.

[Hammer278]

What I want to happen:

1.) Lewis Hamilton
2.) Kimi Raikkonen
3.) Jenson Button
4.) Sebastian Vettel

What I think will happen:

1.) Sebastian Vettel
2.) Jenson Button
3.) Lewis Hamilton
4.) Mark Webber

You call that faith in Hamilton?? Button beating him? Must be a crazy race then...repeat of 2010 Melbourne GP?

[LRW]

Every time this pic scrolled up my screen I kept getting "...... the Siiimpsons.." opening music in my head....

[calvins48]

What I want to happen:

1.) Lewis Hamilton
2.) Kimi Raikkonen
3.) Jenson Button
4.) Sebastian Vettel

What I think will happen:

1.) Sebastian Vettel
2.) Jenson Button
3.) Lewis Hamilton
4.) Mark Webber

You call that faith in Hamilton?? Button beating him? Must be a crazy race then...repeat of 2010 Melbourne GP?

Lol. Just in case I get disappointed, I'm prepared.

[racechick]

You wont be Have faith!!

[Redthir]

I have to watch the highlights, as I do not have Sky. Here's what I want:

1. Jenson Button
2. Lewis Hamilton
3. Mark Webber (It is his home Grand Prix)
4. Kimi Raikkonen

My prediction is:

1. Mark Webber (I don't know why, but I think he'll have a great start to the season)
2. Jenson Button
3. Sebastian Vettel
4. Michael Schumacher

For some reason, I reckon Hamilton will retire.