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Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:45 pm
by mlittle
Windsor now talking to Renault's Piquet, Jr., then heads over to McLaren amidsts the sounds of what can only be an RAAF F-111 fuel dump-n'-burn demo..........
Now talking to Kovalainen, who opines that while they are lamenting the lack of pace, he still feels confident that they'll have a good race today
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:47 pm
by mlittle
Now Windsor's talking w/McLaren's Ron Dennis; maybe it's just me, but I swear he's lost more hair[not that he had much on that dome of his to start with......
] this off-season than most lose during the season
Brawn warns agst. premature celebration
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:51 pm
by mlittle
Here is an interesting late news item from Melbourne; Brawn principal Ross Brawn admits that while they're happy Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello locked out the front row, they're taking nothing for granted............
Watching our two cars top the timesheets throughout qualifying capped an excellent day for the team, which began with the announcement of our new partnership with Virgin. But, whilst this is a great achievement and gives both drivers an excellent opportunity in the race tomorrow, the job is only half done and our full focus is now on getting the best result possible in the race.
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:54 pm
by mlittle
This weekend's edition of Speed's RPM[Racing Per Matchett] involves a brief discussion, courtesy of Speed's Steve Matchett, of the KERS[Kinetic Energy Recovery System] system, which debuts this weekend in Melbourne
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 3:59 pm
by mlittle
Both Toyota cars will start from pitlane............
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:00 pm
by mlittle
Preparing for the formation lap............and they're off for the sighting lap; the season is about to begin!
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:00 pm
by Julian Mayo
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:02 pm
by mlittle
Cars arriving to the grid for the start...........
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:04 pm
by mlittle
They're off..............Barrichello stalls; the Ferraris' get a good start.......
Button leads through the first corner
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:05 pm
by mlittle
Raikkonen tries to pass Kubica for 4th; can't get it done...........Button leads Vettel by 3.9 seconds
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:07 pm
by mlittle
Heidfeld enters pitlane; one of the Force India cars is in, also
Kovalainen's car is damaged, too...........left front suspension damage; his day is done!
Watching the replay of the start, you can see where Kovi damages the car back at turn 1........what else can happen to McLaren this weekend?
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:07 pm
by mlittle
Button sets fast lap, 1:30.612[2]
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:08 pm
by mlittle
Top-5 after lap 2
Button
Vettel
Massa
Kubica
Raikkonen
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:09 pm
by mlittle
Sebby V resets fast lap, 1:29.752[3]
Posted: Sun Mar 29, 2009 4:10 pm
by mlittle
Button still leads Vettel; lead's 4.4 seconds atm
Now showing the in-camera view from Trulli's car as he sits in 13th; Hamilton continues to move up the grid in 10th