Posted on March 17th, 2007 by Oliver White
1. Raikkonen - Ferrari
2. Alonso - McLaren
3. Heidfeld - BMW
4. Hamilton - McLaren
5. Kubica - BMW
6. Fisichella - Renault
7. Webber - Red Bull Racing
8. Trulli - Toyota
9. Schumacher - Toyota
10. Sato - Super Aguri
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Posted on March 16th, 2007 by Oliver White
Just some initial thoughts based on the free practices earlier in comparison to last year’s end-of-season pace. I realise that the track conditions probably didn’t give the true comparitive speed of each car, so just take these as a few meandering thoughts.
Up for it: Ferrari, McLaren
Up: BMW, Williams, Red Bull, Super Aguri
Down: Toro Rosso
Down and out: Toyota
Undecided: Renault, Honda, Spyker
Renault will eventually be up, as will Honda to a lesser degree. Spyker surprised me, Toro Rosso didn’t. Comment away should you wish.
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Posted on March 16th, 2007 by Oliver White
Reigning World Champion Fernando Alonso showed no signs of relenting his pressure on his colleagues today as free practice started at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne, Australia. Alonso took the top of the timing sheets in the first session, pipping rival Felipe Massa by a large margin. However, it should be noted that the circuit was damp in the morning, and Alonso managed to pop in a quick one before the end of the session on the ever dryng track. BMWs Sebastian Vettel subbed for Robert Kubica initially and managed to set the third quickest lap. Continue Reading…
Posted on March 16th, 2007 by Oliver White