***The Official 2021 Formula 1 season thread***

[karl]

thanks rory! , i will check it out

[Victory_Specification]

from FP1 looks like mercedes are outshining mclaren - apart from hamilton's crash of course.

Somebody please stop vettel. please.

[karl]

for real, i thought after 3 consecutive championships he would be slightly less hungry for it. But it doesnt look like that at all.

the first race is going to be action packed for sure, team mates fighting each other as well as rival teams.

[MadCrix]

Need to find stream. Bbc not carrying first two races

[karl]

you actually have bbc sport?

[karl]

this year is the first time they broadcasting in 3d, you can find some videos on youtube with the sky sport 3d coverage, once you have the 3d glasses you can watch it on your pc.

I seriously wouldn't mind paying to see each race like in a theatre with 3d.

[MadCrix]

I paid for strong VPN so I can watch bbc coverage of f1

[karl]

i'm getting a decent live feed of fp3 (sky sports) on justin.tv now, using that and f1.com's live timing....not bad at all.....rain !!!

[roadracer7]

Grosjean at the top with the fuel load testing ,rain.

[Victory_Specification]

[roadracer7]

Q1 results
Row1:Rosberg ,Grosjean
Row2:Perez ,Webber
Row3:Massa ,Vettel
Row4:Button ,Vergne
Row5:Hamilton

[Rory Phoulorie]

Red Bulls lock out front row (no surprises there). Hamilton in third. Ferraris are up next. In other big news, both Marussias are ahead of the Caterhams.

http://www.viponlinesports.eu/motorspor ... nline.html

[roadracer7]

kimi raikkonen and the dark gold horse rides again

[MichaelR]

Enjoyed that race a lot! Very skilled driving and managing of nerves from so many drivers today. In particular Alonso noticing hammy locked up in his rear view mirror and giving him extra room. Also sutil did well to not be over aggressive, like when mark was pinned on his inside he moved over. Hammy had plenty on track battles without incident, not putting up too much pointless fighting when being passed.
Really exemplary race to show tire wear for the various teams and who could make the 2 stopper work and everyone else who couldn't. Fascinating to see the diversity in tire wear rates, from hammy's merc that just failed to Kimi's lotus, untouchable and perfect on the tires.

Like Vettel, I was surprised that anyone troubled the red bull and Alonso.

[Rory Phoulorie]

Marussia 15th. In a few races, they'll get into the points.

[Victory_Specification]

Didn't expect that, good to see somebody giving Vettel some trouble. Webber needs to do better on his starts though.

Impressive driving from sutil, hope he doesnt go to any nightclubs to celebrate

[janfar]

Didnt get to see the race... had to follow it on my mobile... it was good to see Sutil taking it to the front... pity the tires fell apart on him... The Iceman is back...

[roadracer7]

now realise the crap speed was feeding us ,got nbcsn, first time i watch d same race 4 times in 1 day ,+the practice +d quali ' twice + commentries 3 times. realising speed tv going slower and slower with all types of junk programming

[janfar]

Sky's coverage is by far the best. Pity we dont get it in Trinidad.

[Rory Phoulorie]

Vettel on pole (no real surprise), Massa 2nd and Alonso 3rd.

Real big news is Marussia is only a little over 0.2s behind Williams, but top Marussia is ahead of top Caterham. Go Marussia!!!!

[janfar]

So after you break thru all the pop-ups it a pretty good feed...

http://www.viponlinesports.eu/motorspor ... nline.html

my boy penalized and now all the way in 10th... fook me...

[janfar]

Alonso loses front wing and runs off... noice...

[janfar]

Hamilton almost pits in McLaren pitlane... lol

[janfar]

What a race... Mark and Seb fighting for that 1st place in the end with Mark conceding... reaction in waiting room said it all... Rosberg begging Brawn to let him pass Hamilton... looks like we're back into the political racin seen in 89—90 between Senna and Prost...

[Rory Phoulorie]

Forgetting what happened up at the front, it was good to see Marussia get the better of Caterham again.

[tiger balm]

Why China has to be 3 weeks away? Want to see what the next round of Vettel vs Webber brings.

[MadCrix]

I looking for the updates on f1.com lol

[BRZ]

Hamilton does a "button" manouver- HAHAHAHAHA

wrong pit d1ckhead!

[paparazzi]

Man can't get an early lead then turn down his engine and expect Vettel to hold station behind him.

By the same token, Vettel just can't make a call and say "tell Webber move over for me"

So Vettel did the only thing he could do.....race for the win.

Webber shouldn't beating up so imho. sounds like he have Rubens syndrome.

Team orders always leads to headache. Should be banned.

[janfar]

I have a strong feeling Webber wont be taking many team orders after yesterdays ordeal.