I prefer my version

haha Barney, I'm the same, only start paying attention properly at the last session Though I do like this qualifying setup, means there is something going on throughout the hour... remember when they could go out at anytime they wanted? The last 5 mins of qualifying were chaos!

i was just thinking about that

55 mins of five mins of

especially if it rained towards the end of the session.... upside down grid

here we go

memories

My daftest moment, a Sunday, on a train between Stralsund and Hamburg. A train announcer in grave and statesmanlike style, "Mein Dammen und Herren Schumi ist aus!" (or something like that meaning Schumi was out of the race) We all shouted, "Yes!" and punched the air. Then spent the rest of the journey feeling rather mean spirited and embarrassed.

GJ - you were surrounded by the germans too how did they take your celebrations

Joe! I always cheered when he went off too I was in Italy when I heard of his retirement (via text), I jumped up and shouted "Yes!" in the street

Saz ... the Tifosi

us schumacher "haters" like to live dangerously

sutil

I didn't even think, I was too excited

Vettel

Vettel

oohhh Schumacher was out qualified, he wont be happy

So Hamilton wins round 1 of the battle with Button

With the usual well-dressed, middle class, German reaction. Stern disapproving looks.

oh dear

i like the 2 ferrari drivers - just dont like the team

i like racing drivers to race and be allowed to by their team, i can understand it when 1 driver is out of the running, but not from the beginning of the season - they could put all their eggs in one basket, then that basket gets injured and they lose out on the title

off to walk the doggie now

thanks everyone - see you for the race

I don't think Button is going to get a look in this season tbh

are we all watching?

The Grand Pricks!