UBS Chinese Grand Prix

[donald29]

As Brundle said, it's become one of the most common reasons for drivers retiring. Combination of more stops and reliable cars.

[Coopz]

Brilliant race, loved it. I wasn't too excited for the race and I'm not to sure why! Proved to be one of the best races I've watched in a long, long time however. The final 20 laps or so were thrilling. In a sense, although I like McLaren and Button, the mistake led him to join in with the battle for 2nd and 3rd. 2nd isn't too bad for Jenson either.

I was actually one of the few questioning Rosberg a few weeks ago, he's shut me up for now I suppose.

Gutted Hulkenberg hasn't really shown much so far, but I believe he's got it in him and we'll see quality from him. Force India isn't looking to good and hopefully they'll get stronger towards the end of the season. I don't expect much change from Bahrain, but it'll be interesting to see which teams deal with the heat the best. Normally, Bahrain has always been good grounds for Ferrari, however, I expect McLaren to be strong there this season and hopefully Hamilton will get a win under his belt.

Gutted for Kimi as I wanted to see him on the podium.

[F1Fan88]

"We’ve had three Grands Prix so far this year, and they’ve been won by three different drivers from three different teams. The performance differential between the fastest cars is minimal. It looks like we’ve got a great season ahead of us, doesn’t it? Bring it on!”

Well said Martin!

[NICO_4EVER]

Today it was definitely one of the best races in a long time. Tires played a big part today. Kimi lost his grip completely during the final laps and that was quite a surprise. The director cutted at Nicos front tyre and it didn't look great, but in the end he won. Congrats to Nico!

Shame for Mercedes GP that they messed up with Schumacher's wheel. Without his retirement the battle for second would probably have been even harder.

[Ether]

So, it's already done.. Maiden victory for Rosberg!! Congratulations to Nico and Mercedes AMG that was a great performance and clearly show that they have solve the tyre problems... I must say it was dominating victory as we see that the gap between Nico and Button is 20secs apart!

It was pretty surprising for Sauber, particularly Kobayashi, as to the pace was very far from what I expected to be!! They gone back to midfield team with such a race pace. I think some big teams like Mercedes and Mclaren already figure out how their race pace could be much faster.
Overall this absolutely is a great race, and the team to dissapoint is of course Sauber. Lotus was throwing his points with Kimi because of their own fault, it was kinda stupid.. Kimi surely frustrated by the results!
In my opinion, all the teams with 2 pit stop stratgy gain mote advantage compare to 3 stops.. It seems the options tyre had the similat pace to prime tyre. That shows with achirvement of Rosberg's 20secs advantage to Button, And Vettel 5th place.

As to Hamilton 3rd in 3rd positions? Wow that is consistent.. But I am dissapointed once again with Mclaren for not thinking carefully with the pit stop strategy.. We can see that it was kinda stupid for calling Ham to pit together with Kimi, wtf? They could let Ham stay out and gain advantages more.. Ham could be in 2nd positions if they did it correctly and not throwing Ham to traffic for 3 times!!! Button only get traffic in the final stints, meanwhile Hamilton had all along the race to get pass from midfield cars!! That was just utterly stupid startegy. I could see any reason to say that Ham already finished the tyre an had to pit, he was clearly in the tyre situation to fight not to defend.

[phil1993]

Don't forget that Kimi also made a mistake. Lotus's strategy was quite poor, he was never going to stay second. But he ran onto the marbles and that ruined his tyres.

[Ether]

For me I hope Hamilton could just leave Mclaren as soon as possible and go to Mercedes, Mclaren has already throw him too many times.. It surely is uncomfortable. It would be wonderful if Ham get paired again with Rosberg, back in 2000. They will be the best line up IMO.

[NICO_4EVER]

Hamilton's time hasn't been too easy. I still remember people's speculations after 2009: Button will be in trouble with Hamilton. Now we have to look over again and it is hard to believe how well Button performs. Hamilton is still great at qualifyings, but Button can handle tyres extremely well at the races.

[iceman1]

I used to do that with my bicycle when i was young



@NICO_4EVER: Welcome to the forum.

[antyk]

it was the best race so far this season. full marks for Nico, well done!

[iceman1]

Ted's Chinese Notebook

[donald29]

I used to do that with my bicycle when i was young

How many F1 wheelies have we seen before?

[dacer]

How many F1 wheelies have we seen before?

Webber did one in Valencia some years ago, and not only with front wheels!!! :P

Really dangerous

[phil1993]

Here's the Chinese GP analysis
http://www.f1zone.net/news/rosberg-a-wi ... sis/13535/

[Eric_Cartman]

Here's the Chinese GP analysis
http://www.f1zone.net/news/rosberg-a-wi ... sis/13535/

nice to read as always. Thanks