If only they had switched Vettel onto new tyres 1 lap earlier we may have had a different rest - As a Hamilton follower I'm glad they did not !!!

Anyone think Pirelli's are just rubbish?

Cheers. 

No, why do you Velvet?

Yes.

And why do you think they are rubbish Velvet?

It's like getting blood out of a stone 

Too much deterioration.

Jeez ...can they not make a tyre that doesn't fall apart.

Managing tyres is not racing IMO and spoiling F1

But that's the way it's been done this year to make it more competitive and to see who can look after their tyres the better  

I'm all for it and I'd really like to see refuelling back 

Last post before bed...

I would be interested to know if they had to manage tyres back in the 1950's and 1960's for example or did they last a whole race?

If we want to get back to "real racing" then let's remove Kers, launch assisted starts, DRS, telemetry, flappy paddle gear changes and all those buttons and knobs which can adjust the car during the race . Just driver and machine.

I would however keep all the safety features.

I'm guessing they'd last the whole race EC cos I don't think they were as long races then, though maybe I'm wrong.

And to your second point........yes....deffo driver and machine 

EC i totally agree

My four wheel hand and hero..

'Fraid to say the races actually used to be 300miles/3 hours as opposed to todays 200 miles/2 hours. And the very first race in 1906 was 780 miles!
12 laps of 65 miles each, over two days.

Political unrest in Bahrain !

Bernie says it'll be fine so they will all drive!  

btw. Got the results from my FF1 league. I flunked because of Webber... and pretty much everyone else in my team. I scored -37 apparently and have plunged down the table! 

Drop Webber Xochi. I don't think he will have a good season.

I can't. By the rules I'm stuck with all my choices for the season. I've always thought he would come good in time and always chosen him in my team. Oh well, the luck the Australian had at Atlanta may well rub off, eh? 

I just think his troubles at Red Bull with Vettel has knocked his duck off and he may not perform as well as he can. Hopefully he proves me wrong as I like him. 

Trouble is, he's never quite stood up to the plate. Clearly really talented but just that smidgeon too cautious maybe? That's why he bottled it with Vettel. 

Anyway, I'm gonna start to log off Mr ECclestone.  

Me too Xochi - night.  

Are we all ready for the BBC off?

I got to see it live earlier, so I'll not say anything much until later.

Well I have to say, despite the location and the interesting debate on another thread, that was much more exciting and interesting that the Chinese Grand Prix for me.

Roll on Europe 

Me too, EC and a better result for Xochi, I believe.

Excellent. Go team Xochi... 

Bumping for the qualifying session today.

Feels like months since I saw a race 

I know what you mean. I was all prepared for it last weekend!

Yep - watching now.

C'mon Kimi ... and Grosjean (more crashes please)

Interesting to watch the Red Bull and the McClaren internals

Just caught the end of the interview with Bernie Ecclestone - he's an odd little man 

LOL my thoughts too. How did he get into such an important position?

Nice one Van de Garde

Saw interview with him recently - seems like a really nice chap.

That is a brilliant 'tash' on that guy in the Mercedes garage 

LOL some tash, yes.

Well done Grosjean.

WTH Jenson!!!

I like the look of that starting grid. One would hope there is a lot of drivers looking to overtake early and jostle for position.

Eddie - that shirt - NO !!

Would love to see a Mercedes 1, 2. But realistically I don't think that will happen.

Here is the fella - Tash-tastic !!!

Brum, Brum, Bump ... See you all this afternoon 

See you later EC....and don't forget to keep yourself aware of Xochi's cars and drivers.