IT'S TOO CLOSE FOR CONFIDENCE
A miraculously close qualifying session saw position's chopping and changing almost non-stop. Ferrari decided that after one hot lap Felipe Massa had done enough to get himself through to the second stage of qualifying (Mistake!).
A shock for all, not least Martin Brundle, who's blood pressure I am seriously starting to worry about, as Felipe sat in his garage and watched himself plummet down the classifications and into the knock out zone.
Too late to get round for a fast lap, the Brazilian had his team to thank for a grid slot on the eighth row and a tough weekend.
KIMI IS THE ODD ONE OUT
A miraculously close qualifying session saw position's chopping and changing almost non-stop. Ferrari decided that after one hot lap Felipe Massa had done enough to get himself through to the second stage of qualifying (Mistake!).
A shock for all, not least Martin Brundle, who's blood pressure I am seriously starting to worry about, as Felipe sat in his garage and watched himself plummet down the classifications and into the knock out zone.
Too late to get round for a fast lap, the Brazilian had his team to thank for a grid slot on the eighth row and a tough weekend.
KIMI IS THE ODD ONE OUT
News that may not surprise too many F1 purists was revealed with little fuss. A simple line dropped during the 53 minute wait on the pit straight.
Whilst explaining Red Bull driver Mark Webber's apparent authority in the paddock, Martin Brundle explained that he is the head of the Grand Prix Driver's Association, "an organisation that includes all F1 drivers... apart from Kimi Raikkonen".
Maybe he's just an individual, maybe there is a signing on fee or maybe no one likes Kimi, who knows? Not me.
RACES START AT THREE FOR A REASON
The late start in Australia was greeted by speculation as to how many more European viewers would be enticed into watching the race live and the same question's were raised again in Malaysia.
The setting sun caused visibility problems in Melbourne that were clear to see from the on board cameras, and raised safety concerns that will likely see the start time revised before next season's opener.
The late start in Sepang led to the race being stopped when it was just starting to get interesting and has hampered those who finished in the points as they only pick up half the spoils. Had the race started at it's normal time instead the race would likely have completely avoided the thunder and lightning that brought a premature end to proceedings.
We may not have seen the same race, but we almost certainly would have seen a full one.
MICHAEL SCHUMACHER: GREAT DRIVER, RUBBISH LEADER
Michael Schumacher was splashed over our TV screens on more than one occasion during another fateful Ferrari weekend, but he had more influence on this race than any since he retired.
The decision to put full wet tyres onto Raikkonen's car, was made by the seven-time world champion. A brave decision but ultimately, completely the wrong one.
The Finn proceeded to lap at nearly forty seconds a lap slower than the rest of the pack, and eventually ended up so far behind that it was pointless to continue. Schumi will probably be staying away for a while, Monza return perhaps?
Michael Schumacher was splashed over our TV screens on more than one occasion during another fateful Ferrari weekend, but he had more influence on this race than any since he retired.
The decision to put full wet tyres onto Raikkonen's car, was made by the seven-time world champion. A brave decision but ultimately, completely the wrong one.
The Finn proceeded to lap at nearly forty seconds a lap slower than the rest of the pack, and eventually ended up so far behind that it was pointless to continue. Schumi will probably be staying away for a while, Monza return perhaps?
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