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Prost! Never watched it from there before so thought we'd try something different.

Aaaaand the new engines sound like someone's out the back with a whipper-snipper :(
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They actually sound similar to the Volvo V8 Supercars... which is no bad thing as they sound sweet, but still is just not F1. Saying that it's only practice one so they wouldn't be at full pelt.
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Alright well that Volvo comment was made when I was watching them on the main straight...now I'm at the final corner and they sound pretty damned good. Still very different though, and very complex. The turbo whine is wicked.
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It's the (lack of) loudness that's the problem though. Previous years if there was just one car out you could hear it even from the other side of the circuit. Sitting here at turn 16 can only start to hear them as they come into turn 14. And then nothing by the time they get to turn 1.

Oh well at least the Albert Park residents will be happy!
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Loving Mark Webber's commentary.
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Hate these new cars, but it should make for a much more exciting season.
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Fuck yeah!!!

dan was awesome, love the cheer when vettel's time came up
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Awesome race, had a great day down at turn 11.

Not impressed with the new engine sound, but very impressed with Vettel going nowhere.

Best on track according to my eyeballs - Rosberg, Bottas (he lost his wheel in front of me and STILL came back), Magnussen, Ricciardo.
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http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sport ... 6856108983" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Red Bull fucking with Aussies again :down:
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It was great that Hamilton and Vettel scored no points today, but it was the most boring race I think I've ever seen.
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pilonv1 wrote:Red Bull fucking with Aussies again :down:
Emphatic response from Red Bull to the DQ though. Hope it gets up.
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This was only my third visit to the GP, but it was so good to be able to walk away from the track with a grin on my face for a change.

So much for that! Oh well, great race from Bottas and K-Mag. So stoked to see Williams with some serious pace again, and their car looks shit hot to go with it. Shame they had no gear available at the track though - but did see some lucky corporates walking around with Martini lanyards and bags so it's definitely out there!
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After much thought on the sound issue I'm still undecided. They sound freaking awesome, but just not loud enough. It's also pretty cool that something that much quieter can be just as fast, and the teams reckon in a few races they'll be faster.

But with all that said it just lacks...something. You don't tremble in anticipation like you used to hearing them scream along the back straight. Now it's just nothing, then oh look, there they are!
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Welcome to Red Bull, Ricciardo.
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Lee McKenzie ‏@LeeMcKenzieF1 4m

Christian Horner tells me @danielricciardo will be hit with a ten place grid penalty in Bahrain for unsafe release! No luck
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Fuck I feel bad for him, racing like a champ and everyone else is fucking him up.

0 points in both races because of team errors, he's already way behind.
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Where can I find a torrent of last night's race? Have to be in bed early on Sunday nights so couldn't stay up to watch :(
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Yeah it's up on iptorrents. If you need an invite just PM me. I enjoyed the race.
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Spoiler tagging in case Candy wants the nitty gritty details of the race kept away from him:
Spoiler!
Ricciardo owned Vettel hard last night. Passed him twice, although Vettel was ordered to let him through the first time. That wouldn't have gone down well with him! Such a great drive by the kid. It just sucks that the competition is now about what engine you've got. Merc engines are killing the Renaults. RBR looks like they have a good car, just no power.

Also, Pastor Maldonado is a massive dickhead.
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An invite would be good thanks dude.

I know the results already but I absolutely HAVE to watch it!!!!!
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Need an email address.
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Madmya wrote:Spoiler tagging in case Candy wants the nitty gritty details of the race kept away from him:
Spoiler!
Ricciardo owned Vettel hard last night. Passed him twice, although Vettel was ordered to let him through the first time. That wouldn't have gone down well with him! Such a great drive by the kid. It just sucks that the competition is now about what engine you've got. Merc engines are killing the Renaults. RBR looks like they have a good car, just no power.

Also, Pastor Maldonado is a massive dickhead.
lol, so funny how appropriate this post is, word-for-word after last weekend. Except that Vettel was an even whinier bitch.
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