Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix

ferrarirules · 22nd March 2018, 11:44

FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (March 23rd - 25th, 2018)

Track Layout

Track Information

Race Timings

Additional Information

F1 is back this weekend. Based on the winter testing, it seems the top three teams are quite close to each other. And teams in the middle of the pack are also looking very close. Toro Rosso-Honda has had a reliable winter testing, hope it continues for the season. Mclaren has not had a reliable winter testing hoping their fortunes turn around in time. Lets see what's Australia has in store for us. Let the games begin.

For the first time since DRS has been implemented, there will be three DRS zones on the circuit. The third one being added between turn 12 and 13.

For further information - https://www.formula1.com/en/champion...Australia.html

Race and all other sessions will be telecast on Star Sport Select 2 HD/Star Sport Select 2

Image Credits - Motorsport.com and Formula1.com

arun_kun · 22nd March 2018, 11:50

F1 is back baby! Yay. Hoping against the odds that it won't be borefest as last year.

Looks like there is 3rd DRS zone on the straight between turn 12 and 13.

gtonsing · 22nd March 2018, 16:45

Thanks for starting this. Looking forward to watch the races again!! I hope the changes and the winter break will bring excitement and real competition into F1 this season. Good luck to all the teams and the drivers. Race Days, here we come!

fz_rider · 22nd March 2018, 20:39

Rain is expected on Saturday, and scattering showers on Sunday. Maybe this will add to excitement.

Makin Rulesz · 23rd March 2018, 09:05

Thanks for starting the thread.
Here are the FP1 results. Mercedes are off to a solid start to the season.

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rohitoasis · 23rd March 2018, 19:10

FP2 done and indicates interesting weekend ahead.

Only 0.1 second between Hamilton and Max. Whats more only 0.5 second separate the top three teams.

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HAAS with the Ferrari power is oh so close to the top runners.

Halos look ordinary across many of the cars.

Ferrari, Williams and Force India seem to have rudimentary aero aids in the Halo. Not sure how many more have from the Youtube videos on FP1 and FP2.

Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix-1.jpg

Mclaren seems to have a more interesting Halo.

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Intricate tiny aero additions on the Halo would add to more dangerous flying shrapnel in case of accidents. Probably as the season progresses we could see more interesting variations or rules from the F1 management to ban these.

sameerg001 · 23rd March 2018, 22:42

Which channel is broadcasting qualifying tomorrow?

Cyborg · 24th March 2018, 00:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by sameerg001

Which channel is broadcasting qualifying tomorrow?

Star Sports Select HD and Star Sports Select @ 1125 hrs.

Cheers

Fullrevs · 24th March 2018, 12:31

Live feed on hotstar as well. Watching it now on my phone. Very good video quality but I suspect its maybe a min delayed footage.

fz_rider · 24th March 2018, 12:52

Mighty lap from Hamilton, mighty it was.
1. HAM
2. RAI
3. VET
4. VES
5. RIC
6. MAG
7. GRO
8. HUL
9. SAI
10. BOT

deetjohn · 25th March 2018, 05:57

0.664 seconds to P2 is insane.

Contrary to what Lewis says, Mercedes surely got something going on for Q3. But I want to take nothing away from Lewis here. It was a brilliant combination of both the man and machine in their pomp.

Relive that mighty lap here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i20YjED5gTc

Miss the nose in that traditional view. I wish the camera was on the halo instead.

For the sake of this season, lets hope both Ferrari and Red Bull are closer to the champions on race trim.

Edit:

Here is F1 on Charles Leclerc' journey so far and why he is one to watch. I think the title should have been Tragedy And Triumph though. Hope Sauber can bring it all together later this season, the car is a bit too complex and needs work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5klrZThDFHY

Johnnny · 25th March 2018, 08:31

Any Kimi fans around? Am very much looking forward for the Finn to strike the podium and shame the duo rivals - #seb #Ham

fz_rider · 25th March 2018, 11:28

Heartbreak for Haas ! They were going so well P4 P5 . Double DNF because of pit crew error.

Johnnny · 25th March 2018, 12:09

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Originally Posted by fz_rider

Heartbreak for Haas ! They were going so well P4 P5 . Double DNF because of pit crew error.

Yes its just sad that they lost both the cars!

They were comfortably leading Max and Alonso!

TSIboy · 25th March 2018, 12:17

Vettel comes P1 followed by Hamilton and Kimi. LH couldn't drop the hammer on him today. Pretty chase it was between them. Pressure well managed by Seb. I guess Hamilton had to back off to save the engine? Good to see Kimi on the podium. Looks like this season will be a fight between Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes

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ferrarirules BHPian Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Faridabad Posts: 713 Thanked: 2,519 Times	Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX (March 23rd - 25th, 2018) Track Layout Track Information Race Timings Additional Information F1 is back this weekend. Based on the winter testing, it seems the top three teams are quite close to each other. And teams in the middle of the pack are also looking very close. Toro Rosso-Honda has had a reliable winter testing, hope it continues for the season. Mclaren has not had a reliable winter testing hoping their fortunes turn around in time. Lets see what's Australia has in store for us. Let the games begin. For the first time since DRS has been implemented, there will be three DRS zones on the circuit. The third one being added between turn 12 and 13. For further information - https://www.formula1.com/en/champion...Australia.html Race and all other sessions will be telecast on Star Sport Select 2 HD/Star Sport Select 2 Image Credits - Motorsport.com and Formula1.com
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arun_kun BHPian Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hyderbad Posts: 249 Thanked: 180 Times	Re: FORMULA 1 2018 ROLEX AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX, Melbourne F1 is back baby! Yay. Hoping against the odds that it won't be borefest as last year. Looks like there is 3rd DRS zone on the straight between turn 12 and 13.
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gtonsing BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 484 Thanked: 268 Times	re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Thanks for starting this. Looking forward to watch the races again!! I hope the changes and the winter break will bring excitement and real competition into F1 this season. Good luck to all the teams and the drivers. Race Days, here we come!
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fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Rain is expected on Saturday, and scattering showers on Sunday. Maybe this will add to excitement.
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23rd March 2018, 09:05	#5
Makin Rulesz BHPian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Chennai Posts: 402 Thanked: 428 Times	re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Thanks for starting the thread. Here are the FP1 results. Mercedes are off to a solid start to the season.
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rohitoasis BHPian Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Palakkad Posts: 608 Thanked: 1,382 Times	Re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix FP2 done and indicates interesting weekend ahead. Only 0.1 second between Hamilton and Max. Whats more only 0.5 second separate the top three teams. HAAS with the Ferrari power is oh so close to the top runners. Halos look ordinary across many of the cars. Ferrari, Williams and Force India seem to have rudimentary aero aids in the Halo. Not sure how many more have from the Youtube videos on FP1 and FP2. Mclaren seems to have a more interesting Halo. Intricate tiny aero additions on the Halo would add to more dangerous flying shrapnel in case of accidents. Probably as the season progresses we could see more interesting variations or rules from the F1 management to ban these.
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sameerg001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Dwarka, Delhi Posts: 1,500 Thanked: 434 Times	Which channel is broadcasting qualifying tomorrow?
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Fullrevs Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,551 Thanked: 1,194 Times	Re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Live feed on hotstar as well. Watching it now on my phone. Very good video quality but I suspect its maybe a min delayed footage.
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fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Mighty lap from Hamilton, mighty it was. 1. HAM 2. RAI 3. VET 4. VES 5. RIC 6. MAG 7. GRO 8. HUL 9. SAI 10. BOT
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Johnnny BHPian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Chennai Posts: 105 Thanked: 179 Times	Re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Any Kimi fans around? Am very much looking forward for the Finn to strike the podium and shame the duo rivals - #seb #Ham Last edited by Johnnny : 25th March 2018 at 08:36.
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fz_rider Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: World Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 766 Times	Re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Heartbreak for Haas ! They were going so well P4 P5 . Double DNF because of pit crew error.
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TSIboy BHPian Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Kochi Posts: 253 Thanked: 1,309 Times	Re: Formula 1: The 2018 Australian Grand Prix Vettel comes P1 followed by Hamilton and Kimi. LH couldn't drop the hammer on him today. Pretty chase it was between them. Pressure well managed by Seb. I guess Hamilton had to back off to save the engine? Good to see Kimi on the podium. Looks like this season will be a fight between Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes
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