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[Stephen]

I think he will line up fifteenth for tomorrow's race due to Glock's gearbox issue. Does anyone believe we'll see him in the points, or even on the podium?

[allenblue]

i hope he would be top 3..if no mistake made tomorrow...but BMW is so fast out of everyone's expectation..

[texasmr2]

I will predict that Kimi cut's through the backmarker's fairly quickly and he will score point's. Hopefully with a good race strategy he can break into the top 4.

[allenblue]

I will predict that Kimi cut's through the backmarker's fairly quickly and he will score point's. Hopefully with a good race strategy he can break into the top 4.

but why ferrari looks so relax..

[phren]

Hamilton and Kovi were superb. Massa looked good but those FIAt gremlins got out of the box again for Kimi. BMW obviously done a lot of work lately.
Only 1 breakdown, FIAt.

[texasmr2]

I will predict that Kimi cut's through the backmarker's fairly quickly and he will score point's. Hopefully with a good race strategy he can break into the top 4.

but why ferrari looks so relax..

Maybe because they are holding better card's than they are showing !!
IMHO they dont look relaxed as you say and one must remember it is only the first race of the season. It is going to be an AWESOME season!

[vegas]

Kimi never got a proper chance to show what the F2008 could do and Massa wouldn't risk another incident during the battle of pole, nor should he have. Which means the Ferrari's are faster then what they appeared, which means Kimi shouldn't have any difficulty getting into the points and possibly get a podium. IMO it will really come down to how all these drivers can maintain focus through the entire length of the race without making errors. Kimi seems if anything to increase focus the longer he races, unlike many other drivers..

[Sam-KK24]

Top 5

Kubica will be up their. I know that the new BMW suited his driving style, but I didn't know that they would be this quick out of the blocks

[racechick]

Top 5

Kubica will be up their. I know that the new BMW suited his driving style, but I didn't know that they would be this quick out of the blocks

Yes hats off to BMW it will be them troubling Lewis not the Ferraris tomorrow

[McLaren Fan]

I think Raikkonen is on for some points. I don't see McLaren, BMW and Massa giving away too much (unless they've mechanical issues or are involved in an incident of some kind), so I don't think he's in for a podium no matter how well he drives.

[madbrad]

Kubica must be very light. Early stop, no podium for him save attrition.

[Denthúl]

Kubica must be very light. Early stop, no podium for him save attrition.

Not necessarily. Remember that we don't actually know much about the BMW's pace over various fuel loads because, apparently, they only really ran full tanks throughout winter testing. It's only now that we're starting to see what they can do, but I wouldn't be surprised if there's more. If his pit stops are well-timed, he could get third place easily enough, and if he's not in too early on his first stop, I wouldn't be surprised to see him hold on to second. Heidfeld will give Massa a hard time, too, so I think BMW will definitely come away from this weekend with a nice points haul provided nothing goes wrong.

I'm also happy to see the Hondas in a decent position. I know Rubens is only tenth because of Glock's penalties, but that's still good and if he goes well, has no problems and maybe some drivers in front have issues, he could get some points. Also, there's every chance he might be on a one-stop strategy, seeing as he didn't have to take part in Q3.

[al4x]

best i think is 6th, unless theres a retirement from bmw/mc/ferrari

[Mr.Conte]

Kimi / Ferrari will run a one stop plan for Kimi's car.
They are faster on large fuel loads than the rest.
Massa will run a 2 stop plan and run one of the McClarens into the ground.
If no one tries to block Kimi, he will finish 3rd but, both Ferraris will be in the points.
Kimi is at his best with something to chase.
Massa will push Hamilton into making a mistake but Hamilton will point.

[racechick]

Kimi / Ferrari will run a one stop plan for Kimi's car.
They are faster on large fuel loads than the rest.
Massa will run a 2 stop plan and run one of the McClarens into the ground.
If no one tries to block Kimi, he will finish 3rd but, both Ferraris will be in the points.
Kimi is at his best with something to chase.
Massa will push Hamilton into making a mistake but Hamilton will point.

Massa has to catch Hamilton first