Formula One made a return to our screens today at Albert Park in Melbourne, Australia. The race was 58 laps, totaling 307.574 kms. Most interestingly for F1 fans, it was the first time to see the new regulations in action.
Those include the return of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems), the introduction of adjustable rear wings and, of course, the new Pirelli tyres. (see right hand image)
Due to the high wear of the Pirelli rubber, many people complained as they felt it would have a bad effect upon the F1 season, but it seemed to have no effect in Melbourne whatsoever.
Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel started the race in pole position in the grid, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in second, hoping to see the benefits in the installation of a new exhaust system. It worked too, and Hamilton surpassed expectations to finish 2nd in the race, behind Vettel.
It was a comfortable victory for Vettel though, who was never really tested by the Englishman apart from in the early stages. It left Vettel with his 11th career victory and his 3rd first place finish in a row, with this one arugably being the most impressive, finishing an emphatic 22.2 seconds faster than Hamilton. It gives the German a massive lift going into the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2 weeks time and proves he won't give up his F1 title that easily.
The most joyous racer though was Vitaly Petrov, who grabbed third place for Renault. It was his first ever podium finish in F1, as well as Russia's. Fernando Alonso grabbed fourth place for Ferrari, whilst Mark Webber had another disappointing race on home soil, finishing fifth. The equally frustrated Button finished behind him in the 2nd McLaren in sixth place.
Discussions were dominated by Sauber's drivers (Mexican Sergio Perez and Japanese team mate Kamui Kobayashi) who were both disqualified for a breach of technical regulations in the design of the back of their car. Perez was devastated as well, making his dream debut in Formula One and finishing one place ahead of team mate Kobayashi in seventh. Sauber said afterwards that they intended to appeal against the decision made.
Good day for:
Renault
Sebastian Vettel
McLaren
Bad day for:
Sauber
Mercedes (both drivers retired early on in the race)
Williams (Rubens Barrichello served a penalty for crashing into Rosberg)
Mark Webber (His three stop strategy failed and although equalling his best time in Melbourne, he finished well off the pace)
Due to the high wear of the Pirelli rubber, many people complained as they felt it would have a bad effect upon the F1 season, but it seemed to have no effect in Melbourne whatsoever.
Reigning world champion Sebastian Vettel started the race in pole position in the grid, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton in second, hoping to see the benefits in the installation of a new exhaust system. It worked too, and Hamilton surpassed expectations to finish 2nd in the race, behind Vettel.
It was a comfortable victory for Vettel though, who was never really tested by the Englishman apart from in the early stages. It left Vettel with his 11th career victory and his 3rd first place finish in a row, with this one arugably being the most impressive, finishing an emphatic 22.2 seconds faster than Hamilton. It gives the German a massive lift going into the Malaysian Grand Prix in 2 weeks time and proves he won't give up his F1 title that easily.
The most joyous racer though was Vitaly Petrov, who grabbed third place for Renault. It was his first ever podium finish in F1, as well as Russia's. Fernando Alonso grabbed fourth place for Ferrari, whilst Mark Webber had another disappointing race on home soil, finishing fifth. The equally frustrated Button finished behind him in the 2nd McLaren in sixth place.
Discussions were dominated by Sauber's drivers (Mexican Sergio Perez and Japanese team mate Kamui Kobayashi) who were both disqualified for a breach of technical regulations in the design of the back of their car. Perez was devastated as well, making his dream debut in Formula One and finishing one place ahead of team mate Kobayashi in seventh. Sauber said afterwards that they intended to appeal against the decision made.
Good day for:
Renault
Sebastian Vettel
McLaren
Bad day for:
Sauber
Mercedes (both drivers retired early on in the race)
Williams (Rubens Barrichello served a penalty for crashing into Rosberg)
Mark Webber (His three stop strategy failed and although equalling his best time in Melbourne, he finished well off the pace)
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