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[Risil]

Verstappen on pole, some allegedly quick Ferraris behind him, Lance Stroll outqualifying Lewis and Fernando... It's the Australian Grand Prix! Last year had more red flag stoppages than green flag running, or so it felt. Alex Albon will be on his best behaviour after Friday's spare car debacle at Williams, and the rest of the field will be grateful that if the Alpine drivers collide again they'll probably do it at the back of the pack.

Race start is 4am for Brits. Hope to see you then, I think. Enjoy.

[Beri]

5am here. Thats a more decent time I'd say. 

 

Anyway I am somehow a bit excited for this one. Got a hunch that it will be a crazy race. 

 

 

 

And in 8 hours from now everyone will scold me over my hunch not being right at all.

[MaxCrazyEddieCayer]

Race is at 9 pm for me, for once it’s not an early morning affair.
I hope it will be entertaining, that’s all I ask for.
Always loved races in Australia, fond memories of staying up late with my cousin to watch the season finales in Adelaide back in the day up to JV’s incredible debut race in Melbourne and so on.

[TheFish]

Where are you that it starts at 9pm? Hawaii?

 

I missed last year's race as I had plans and I'll miss this one due to sleep, but I'll record it and watch it when I wake up... if it's anything other than a RB 1-2 with a 20+ second gap to a Ferrari in 3rd I'll be amazed.

[MaxCrazyEddieCayer]

On the Adelaide note, I wanna say that I’ve thoroughly enjoyed the Adelaide Motorsport Festival coverage they had up on YouTube last weekend. Even a truncated Adelaide circuit was bringing back nice memories of that amazing street track. Damon’s presence and revisiting of the corner he lost the title at in 1994 was great stuff.

[MaxCrazyEddieCayer]

I’m In British Columbia, Canada.

Where are you that it starts at 9pm? Hawaii?

I missed last year's race as I had plans and I'll miss this one due to sleep, but I'll record it and watch it when I wake up... if it's anything other than a RB 1-2 with a 20+ second gap to a Ferrari in 3rd I'll be amazed.

Edited by MaxCrazyEddieCayer, 23 March 2024 - 22:27.

[BoDarvelle]

Race starts about the same time as Vegas here in Central time zone. 11PM.

 

Kind of crazy but definitely workable.

 

And much better than the 4-7AM range.

Edited by BoDarvelle, 23 March 2024 - 22:59.

[SparkPlug86]

I shall rise again for my annual Ozzy fix! However, should it be a snooze fest, I will not resist the temptation to drift back into a slumber and pretend it never happened.

[vlado]

Where are you that it starts at 9pm? Hawaii?

 

I missed last year's race as I had plans and I'll miss this one due to sleep, but I'll record it and watch it when I wake up... if it's anything other than a RB 1-2 with a 20+ second gap to a Ferrari in 3rd I'll be amazed.

 

PST 

[GLessard]

at midnight (00h00) here

[southernstars]

I'm applying cream to my aching muscles and sunscreen to my slightly toasted nose, prepping sandwiches and my backpack. Off to the track soon!

[Risil]

I'm applying cream to my aching muscles and sunscreen to my slightly toasted nose, prepping sandwiches and my backpack. Off to the track soon!

Enjoy yourself!

[Myrvold]

I'm applying cream to my aching muscles and sunscreen to my slightly toasted nose, prepping sandwiches and my backpack. Off to the track soon!

 

Didn't go to watch Mansell in F3? 

[Oulton]

I'm applying cream to my aching muscles and sunscreen to my slightly toasted nose, prepping sandwiches and my backpack. Off to the track soon!

southernstars...I've just been watching Supercar races highlights on FreeTube... awesome stuff. Must be fascinating to actually be there with the track action over the weekend.

[southernstars]

Didn't go to watch Mansell in F3? 

 

The mind was willing. The flesh is sore and tired. Gotta pace myself for the main event today.

 

southernstars...I've just been watching Supercar races highlights on FreeTube... awesome stuff. Must be fascinating to actually be there with the track action over the weekend.

 

They are really frickin' epic as they thunder down to T1 as a pack. Loud, grunty, mean-looking, constantly giving each other the hip-and-shoulder. I think the drivers collectively enjoy showing off at Albert Park. It's such a contrast to the main event.

[STRFerrari4Ever]

4am race start crew checking in, I’m gonna stay up until then, at least it’s starting at a similar time to earlier Oz races at Melbourne.

[FirstnameLastname]

I'm applying cream to my aching muscles and sunscreen to my slightly toasted nose, prepping sandwiches and my backpack. Off to the track soon!

I’ll ask the important question:

What sandwich filling?

[FirstnameLastname]

There’s no way I’ll be able to stay up… so I’ve got my alarm set. But, the F2 feature starts in 45 mins… ho hum

[EvilPhil II]

4hr 14mins

[barnardferrari]

PST 

PDT (GMT-7), actually.  Daylight Saving Time started two weeks ago in USA/Canada.

[southernstars]

I’ll ask the important question:

What sandwich filling?

 

Ham and cheese. The food at the track is highly overpriced for what you get, as with many sporting events, though it seems worse at Albert Park.

[JeanAlesi27]

Starts at midnight here,  perfect timing for drinking scotch..

 

 It's not Jack Daniels Mclaren Edition... 

Edited by JeanAlesi27, 24 March 2024 - 00:28.

[Nobody]

Managed to snag some GA tickets at 8am, typical grey blue Melbourne day, could be sunny could be a tropical cyclone, see you mofos there

[Muzzyf1]

Managed to snag some GA tickets at 8am, typical grey blue Melbourne day, could be sunny could be a tropical cyclone, see you mofos there

Have fun watching on the big screens lol ga in Melbourne on a Sunday is horrible too watch anything won't ever do that again

[Muzzyf1]

Ham and cheese. The food at the track is highly overpriced for what you get, as with many sporting events, though it seems worse at Albert Park.

Yep absolutely right absolute rip off

[loki]

I’m just here to see Brits and Euros complain about the early start…

[ARTGP]

 

 

I expect everyone in the top 10 to start on mediums. 

Edited by ARTGP, 24 March 2024 - 02:03.

[loki]

I don’t know who needs to hear this but…

 

Ozzy

 

Aussie

 

 

[vlado]

PDT (GMT-7), actually. Daylight Saving Time started two weeks ago in USA/Canada.

Right, my bad

[vlado]

I expect everyone in the top 10 to start on mediums.

Outside do that HAM could try that soft start since he does have a brand new set

[southernstars]

A Doohan driving a Brabham, magnificent conjunction of great Aussie motorsport names!

[Spillage]

I'm staying up. Wwnt to see Derby lose 1-0 at Northampton this afternoon so the only way is up!

[krapmeister]

Pumped! Got here at 7am to secure a spot at T6 - worth it though

https://i.imgur.com/FHo3ENi.jpeg

[Spillage]

I quite like this Sky format. 

[Gary Davies]

Me too, Spillers! Love the ghost car tech. Karun  a great analyst.

[krapmeister]

Have to say one thing I didn't mention on my observations from Friday, when I went 15yrs ago the GP crowd was definitely predominantly male (maybe 80%?) and towards the older demographic. Now though, I would say it's closer to a 50-50 split and the demographic has certainly shifted younger - lots of 18-25yr olds.

The GP has now become more of an event to be seen at as well - lots of fashionistas (or wannabes at least ) - along with the Australian Open and the Melbourne Cup is has become something more than just a sporting event.

Whatever you might say about DtS, it has definitely shifted things for this race....

Edited by krapmeister, 24 March 2024 - 03:32.

[The Passenger]

Nothing better than a Sunday afternoon race in your own time zone.

I’m watching from my couch, and slightly envious of those actually at the race, but I haven't got the energy for that these days.

[ARTGP]

It looks warmer today than yesterday. That should help to reduce graining. 

[Mc_Silver]

It's gonna be interesting and exciting one, I feel. Lots of unknowns with high probability of safety car. I love Albert Park and it signifies the beginning of the season for me. First two races were just extended testing sessions

Edited by Mc_Silver, 24 March 2024 - 03:36.

[Gary Davies]

Nothing better than a Sunday afternoon race in your own time zone.

I’m watching from my couch, and slightly envious of those actually at the race, but I haven't got the energy for that these days.

I just hope your auntie and uncle don't drop in for a nice cup of tea. 

[ARTGP]

JPM in the house. 

[Clrnc]

Didn't max win here last year? Why did Sam Worthington say they didn't win since 2011 lol

[Gary Davies]

To those watching the National Anthem I should explain that unlike other countries, we don't make do with one flag. We have three!

[The Passenger]

I just hope your auntie and uncle don't drop in for a nice cup of tea. 

Gaah! Luckily not likely.

Rare but slightly more likely to be my conspiracy theorist neighbour, unless he’s finally got the message I’m avoiding him.

And the national anthem has been sung. Nothing too obnoxious. Oh, and hi!

[Clrnc]

Nothing better than a Sunday afternoon race in your own time zone.

I’m watching from my couch, and slightly envious of those actually at the race, but I haven't got the energy for that these days.

Yep. Missed the feeling of such early races. Used to have quite a few on the calendar, China, Malaysia etc as well

[Gemini]

OK, now it feels like proper start oh the season, like 25 y ago when I was crazy about F1. 

 

Probably I will go back to bed by lap 10, but I give 2024 F1 a chance 

[Gary Davies]

Probably I will go back to bed by lap 10, but I give 2024 F1 a chance 

You gotta love an optimist!

[PayasYouRace]

I’d forgotten the late race restart madness last year.

[STRFerrari4Ever]

This feels like an actual F1 race, some daylight, a familiar track, packed grandstands, it’s a shame the powers that be don’t give a hoot about any of that.

[TomNokoe]

It looks warmer today than yesterday. That should help to reduce graining.

Yeah track at 38