F1 2006 season, round 1!

Matty · 12-03-2006, 10:56

Bahrain!

kicks off shortly, an excellent qualy session yesterday gave us:

1. M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari 1m31.431s
2. MASSA Ferrari 1m31.478s
3. BUTTON Honda 1m31.549s
4. ALONSO Renault 1m31.702s
5. MONTOYA McLaren 1m32.164s
6. BARRICHELLO Honda 1m32.579s
7. WEBBER Williams 1m33.006s
8. KLIEN Red Bull 1m33.112s
9. FISICHELLA Renault 1m33.496s
10. HEIDFELD BMW 1m33.926s
11. VILLENEUVE BMW 1m32.456s
12. ROSBERG Williams 1m32.620s
13. COULTHARD Red Bull 1m32.850s
14. TRULLI Toyota 1m33.066s
15. LIUZZI Toro Rosso 1m33.416s
16. SPEED Toro Rosso 1m34.606s
17. R.SCHUMACHER Toyota 1m34.702s
18. ALBERS MF1 1m35.724s
19. MONTEIRO MF1 1m35.900s
20. SATO Super Aguri 1m37.411s
21. IDE Super Aguri 1m40.270s
22. RAIKKONEN McLaren no time

looking forward to it, my money would be on Honda for this race...

CT · 12-03-2006, 11:17

I really hope Honda can get it together this time, and Button is driving really well.

evilowl · 12-03-2006, 11:34

Yeah I hope Honda have a good season as well, but I can't honestly see Button getting any wins this year unless the other top 5 or 6 cars have a pile up lol.

Did anyone watch qualifying yesterday? James Allen kept referring to being "in the bubble" and "the drop zone" - wtf? I just wish he'd STFU lol

GfK · 12-03-2006, 12:04

Schumacher in pole again....

Can't be bothered with F1 any more. It's got so tedious in recent years - not like the early 1990's with Mansell/Senna/Prost/Alesi/Berger.

***Dave*** · 12-03-2006, 12:37

Another dropout from F1 here too......give me Touring Cars anyday

**Sonsey** · 12-03-2006, 14:32

Well the first race is done and (very) dusted, and I have to say I really enjoyed it... lots more overtaking, more exciting racing moments, great stuff, roll on next weekend

Mr THX · 12-03-2006, 18:00

Have to agree with Sonsey watched the first race and for the first time in a few seasons actually enjoyed it.

Hopefully the rule changes will make the sport a little less sterile and more exciting.

Jonny · 12-03-2006, 18:19

Yup, enjoyed this race too

You could tell at the end Schumacher really wasn't pleased, but you have to put on a show for the crowd, dont you?

Matty · 12-03-2006, 18:26

marvelous race, much better now that they have got the quali right too, i would urge those who used to watch to watch it again. Excellent run from Raikkanen from the back, and Rosberg too, one to watch.

Joe T · 12-03-2006, 21:07

Yeah, twas a good race.

Gandhi · 12-03-2006, 23:20

Touring cars or rally for me! F1 is dullsville, great for that post-roast sunday pm hangover nap though. The drone of the cars is very soporific!

Haven't checked out the new, fancy A-spec type thing yet though. All the cars with the same specs? Now there's an Idea for a proper competititve compelling race.

About time somebody asassinated ecclestone methinks. Or poined out to him that F1 is dead on it tyres. But not until I've pulled hs daughter though. Fit and minted?

evilowl · 13-03-2006, 12:35

Yeah I enjoyed it as well, Raikkonen would have probably won it if he had started near the front but it showed an indication of the potential of this years McLaren I feel.

Enjoyed watching Rosberg as well and I agree that he is one to watch this season.

Shame about Barichello's performance though. Button finished slightly higher than I predicted, but still nowhere near the front runners. He just doesn't have the commitment and the determination to be world champion IMHO.

I still reckon they should put them back on full slicks and scrap all the aerodynamic aids, but this years format is already an improvement on last year - especially concerning qualifying.

12-03-2006, 10:56	#1 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	F1 2006 season, round 1! Bahrain! kicks off shortly, an excellent qualy session yesterday gave us: 1. M.SCHUMACHER Ferrari 1m31.431s 2. MASSA Ferrari 1m31.478s 3. BUTTON Honda 1m31.549s 4. ALONSO Renault 1m31.702s 5. MONTOYA McLaren 1m32.164s 6. BARRICHELLO Honda 1m32.579s 7. WEBBER Williams 1m33.006s 8. KLIEN Red Bull 1m33.112s 9. FISICHELLA Renault 1m33.496s 10. HEIDFELD BMW 1m33.926s 11. VILLENEUVE BMW 1m32.456s 12. ROSBERG Williams 1m32.620s 13. COULTHARD Red Bull 1m32.850s 14. TRULLI Toyota 1m33.066s 15. LIUZZI Toro Rosso 1m33.416s 16. SPEED Toro Rosso 1m34.606s 17. R.SCHUMACHER Toyota 1m34.702s 18. ALBERS MF1 1m35.724s 19. MONTEIRO MF1 1m35.900s 20. SATO Super Aguri 1m37.411s 21. IDE Super Aguri 1m40.270s 22. RAIKKONEN McLaren no time looking forward to it, my money would be on Honda for this race...

13-03-2006, 12:35	#12 (permalink)
evilowl Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London village Posts: 376	Yeah I enjoyed it as well, Raikkonen would have probably won it if he had started near the front but it showed an indication of the potential of this years McLaren I feel. Enjoyed watching Rosberg as well and I agree that he is one to watch this season. Shame about Barichello's performance though. Button finished slightly higher than I predicted, but still nowhere near the front runners. He just doesn't have the commitment and the determination to be world champion IMHO. I still reckon they should put them back on full slicks and scrap all the aerodynamic aids, but this years format is already an improvement on last year - especially concerning qualifying. __________________

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12-03-2006, 11:17	#2 (permalink)
CT Feet under the table Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: West Mids UK Posts: 3,500	I really hope Honda can get it together this time, and Button is driving really well.

12-03-2006, 11:34	#3 (permalink)
evilowl Been here a while Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: London village Posts: 376	Yeah I hope Honda have a good season as well, but I can't honestly see Button getting any wins this year unless the other top 5 or 6 cars have a pile up lol. Did anyone watch qualifying yesterday? James Allen kept referring to being "in the bubble" and "the drop zone" - wtf? I just wish he'd STFU lol

12-03-2006, 12:04	#4 (permalink)
GfK Forum Regular Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 861	Schumacher in pole again.... Can't be bothered with F1 any more. It's got so tedious in recent years - not like the early 1990's with Mansell/Senna/Prost/Alesi/Berger.

12-03-2006, 12:37	#5 (permalink)
*Dave* Pixalo Crew Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 14,909	Another dropout from F1 here too......give me Touring Cars anyday

12-03-2006, 14:32	#6 (permalink)
Sonsey Pixalo Crew Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: N. Ireland Posts: 7,242	Well the first race is done and (very) dusted, and I have to say I really enjoyed it... lots more overtaking, more exciting racing moments, great stuff, roll on next weekend

12-03-2006, 18:00	#7 (permalink)
Mr THX Getting Comfy Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Barnsley Posts: 177	Have to agree with Sonsey watched the first race and for the first time in a few seasons actually enjoyed it. Hopefully the rule changes will make the sport a little less sterile and more exciting.

12-03-2006, 18:19	#8 (permalink)
Jonny Getting Comfy Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 160	Yup, enjoyed this race too You could tell at the end Schumacher really wasn't pleased, but you have to put on a show for the crowd, dont you?

12-03-2006, 18:26	#9 (permalink)
Matty Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kings hill Posts: 5,269	marvelous race, much better now that they have got the quali right too, i would urge those who used to watch to watch it again. Excellent run from Raikkanen from the back, and Rosberg too, one to watch.

12-03-2006, 21:07	#10 (permalink)
Joe T Forum Regular Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Amersham, Bucks Posts: 978	Yeah, twas a good race.

12-03-2006, 23:20	#11 (permalink)
Gandhi Forum Regular Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: bath, somerserset Posts: 966	Touring cars or rally for me! F1 is dullsville, great for that post-roast sunday pm hangover nap though. The drone of the cars is very soporific! Haven't checked out the new, fancy A-spec type thing yet though. All the cars with the same specs? Now there's an Idea for a proper competititve compelling race. About time somebody asassinated ecclestone methinks. Or poined out to him that F1 is dead on it tyres. But not until I've pulled hs daughter though. Fit and minted?