tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post6198808583505015034..comments2023-10-23T18:27:06.378+01:00Comments on PoliticalBetting - Channel 2: Australia: post-race analysisMike Smithsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11961547389548912471noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-90272436741528150922011-03-27T19:26:36.768+01:002011-03-27T19:26:36.768+01:00NP, Peter. Premature submission happens to all cha...NP, Peter. Premature submission happens to all chaps at one time or another.<br /><br />No idea, Nigel, I'm afraid.Morris Dancernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-46003593423119291352011-03-27T17:53:22.664+01:002011-03-27T17:53:22.664+01:00"do we know for certain what the situation is..."do we know for certain what the situation is with Red Bull and KERS? "<br /><br />Yes. Christian Horner was interviewed after the race & said they weren't running it owing to reliability problems (Adrian Newey's chassis is so well optimised aerodynamically, it doesn't leave much space to shoehorn the system in & cool it).<br /><br />BTW, does anyone know how much fuel KERS saves over a race distance ?Nigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18171835878570773595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-82950441661588732552011-03-27T17:52:56.500+01:002011-03-27T17:52:56.500+01:00Many apologies for the quadruple posting - I'd...Many apologies for the quadruple posting - I'd forgotten how to use this Google blog system and repeatedly attempted to post, not realising that each one was racking up.Peter from Putneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133613985279722397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-88279276411920206802011-03-27T17:52:52.643+01:002011-03-27T17:52:52.643+01:00Mr. Putney, I don't think Mercedes can be writ...Mr. Putney, I don't think Mercedes can be written off yet. Both drivers suffered due to damage in accidents not of their making.<br /><br />My sympathies on the podium situation. I was tempted to back Petrov for one at 10.5, but had the same feeling I used to get when considering backing Kovalainen for a win.Morris Dancernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-67444530521990750572011-03-27T17:46:11.380+01:002011-03-27T17:46:11.380+01:00I had two modest bets on a podium finish for both ...I had two modest bets on a podium finish for both Hamilton (2nd) and Alonso (4th). The latter missed out by just over a second otherwise my break even outcome would instead have produced a handy profit.<br /><br />The real downer for me was the DNF outcome for both Mercedes, I had high hopes for them this season to finish 3rd or 4th in the constructors.<br /><br />Unless they can really get their act together over the next 6-8 GPs, I can't imagine that Michael Schumacher will wish to continue - he's deserving of a better car, the same goes for Nico Rosberg.<br /><br />The revised commentary team worked well, apart from Coulthard's too late to contribute appearance at the very end.<br /><br />Peter from PutneyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-56095522667272728142011-03-27T17:43:28.939+01:002011-03-27T17:43:28.939+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Peter from Putneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133613985279722397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-6295975824353982772011-03-27T17:42:09.730+01:002011-03-27T17:42:09.730+01:00I had two modest bets on a podium finish for both ...I had two modest bets on a podium finish for both Hamilton (2nd) and Alonso (4th). The latter missed out by just over a second otherwise my break even outcome would instead have produced a handy profit.<br /><br />The real downer for me was the DNF outcome for both Mercedes, I had high hopes for them this season to finish 3rd or 4th in the constructors.<br /><br />Unless they can really get their act together over the next 6-8 GPs, I can't imagine that Michael Schumacher will wish to continue - he's deserving of a better car, the same goes for Nico Rosberg.<br /><br />The revised commentary team worked well, apart from Coulthard's too late to contribute appearance at the very end.Peter from Putneyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04133613985279722397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-3788008017217562852011-03-27T17:37:06.453+01:002011-03-27T17:37:06.453+01:00I had two modest bets on a podium finish for both ...I had two modest bets on a podium finish for both Hamilton (2nd) and Alonso (4th). The latter missed out by just over a second otherwise my break even outcome would instead have produced a handy profit.<br /><br />The real downer for me was the DNF outcome for both Mercedes, I had high hopes for them this season to finish 3rd or 4th in the constructors.<br /><br />Unless they can really get their act together over the next 6-8 GPs, I can't imagine that Michael Schumacher will wish to continue - he's deserving of a better car, the same goes for Nico Rosberg.<br /><br />The revised commentary team worked well, apart from Coulthard's too late to contribute appearance at the very end.Peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048006066991783830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-58492642930381508302011-03-27T11:46:22.694+01:002011-03-27T11:46:22.694+01:00Nigel, do we know for certain what the situation i...Nigel, do we know for certain what the situation is with Red Bull and KERS? <br /><br />Interesting article regarding the one-stopper. I do think teams may consider looking at it as a possibility (at tracks where it's feasible).<br /><br />Morris DancerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-65758075095055898172011-03-27T11:42:18.535+01:002011-03-27T11:42:18.535+01:00"Surprisingly, the McLarens had poor starts&q..."Surprisingly, the McLarens had poor starts"<br /><br />Lack of practice with the new car/tyre combination ?<br />If Red Bull show up at the nest race without KERS, I expect them to lose out on the start.<br /><br />Interesting about Perez -<br />http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/90289<br /><br />This might not be anything special about the car or driver. It could be something any of the teams might be able to try, if the circuit characteristics permit.<br /><br />Clearly Vettel is favorite for the championship, but so far I'm happy with the long odds I got pre-season on Hamilton, as McLaren have sorted their problems faster than I thought they would be able to, and the car has potential for development. (Might consider covering a bit, though.)<br /><br />I'm happy to give DRS a chance.Nigelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18171835878570773595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-18096755057405748122011-03-27T10:59:05.535+01:002011-03-27T10:59:05.535+01:00Aye, I forgot to mention that. To be honest, I don...Aye, I forgot to mention that. To be honest, I don't think the adjustable rear wing was needed anyway and I'm not too fussed that it has little impact. Far better that than artificial overtaking.<br /><br />I also echo your positive thoughts on Brundle and Crazy Dave Coulthard. Much better chemistry and far easier to listen to.<br /><br />Development will be limited, I imagine, for the next two races (China's only a week behind Malaysia), so any difference in pace will more likely be down to the different tracks.<br /><br />Morris DancerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6413493203849579481.post-43287895688309076302011-03-27T10:45:31.022+01:002011-03-27T10:45:31.022+01:00I'm in agreement with Eddie Jordan and Nikki L...I'm in agreement with Eddie Jordan and Nikki Lauda - they need to change the rules on the DRS - it had negligible effect.<br /><br />Brundle and Coulthard did well together - more 50/50 than main commentator and analyst, but where always interesting, and we were spared "X is on a charge!" and other such filler.<br /><br />Ferrari look to be a definite third behind RB and McLaren, who if they develop as they did over the last two weeks (and get their octopus exhaust working) could take a real fight to RB.Davidnoreply@blogger.com