Official Driver of the race - Australian GP 2011 - Page 3

Super Hans · 27 Mar 2011, 16:33 (Ref:2854275)

I think the floor was damaged prior to the incident at turn one that kept being replayed. I've no idea whether he'd damaged it on a previous 'off' or whether it was just a failure. I'm sure we'll find out.

newlaprecord · 27 Mar 2011, 17:16 (Ref:2854305)

Solid drive from Hamilton I agree, but Button doesnt put a car on P4 that is not Top2 I dont think... sorry Jense... so it wasnt really a puttin-a-car-where-it-doesnt-belong-to drive by Hamilton, he had an awesome car and he collected a solid podium with it.

What Petrov did on the ohter hand was something else I feel, Renault is a decent car, but it wouldnt finish ahead of Alonso just on anybody's hand.

JeremySmith · 27 Mar 2011, 17:33 (Ref:2854324)

Petrov!......Also what a great drive by Perez.

Pitstop · 27 Mar 2011, 18:27 (Ref:2854366)

Vettel - great drive from Petrov though.

**Aysedasi** · 27 Mar 2011, 19:40 (Ref:2854426)

Petrov - no question - left many a star name in his wake.

Lin1876 · 27 Mar 2011, 22:14 (Ref:2854531)

Has to be Perez or Petrov. Good to see a Renault on the podium this early after the winter they've had. My vote goes to Perez (ignore the Sauber DSQ), Ferrari's investment looks to have paid dividends, and it was a great drive. Massa's team mate for 2012?

Super Hans · 27 Mar 2011, 22:19 (Ref:2854532)

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Originally Posted by Lin1876

Massa's team mate for 2012?

Massa's replacement for 2012, perhaps.

rich07 · 27 Mar 2011, 22:52 (Ref:2854550)

Petrov gets my vote for suprising everyone and he looked so happy, good on him, hope it continues through out the season.

Kudos also to Perez, he did a lot better then I thought he would, shame the cars were disqualified.

newlaprecord · 27 Mar 2011, 23:28 (Ref:2854575)

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Originally Posted by Lin1876

... My vote goes to Perez (ignore the Sauber DSQ), ...

To be honest Im not sure how much I can ignore it. I just find it odd to vote driver of the race someone who's been running an illegal car.

**GTRMagic** · 27 Mar 2011, 23:56 (Ref:2854588)

I thought Mr Petrov was a star... he just got on with the job, quick for sure, and absolutely showing up Mr Heidfeld who was supposed to be Renault's saviour....

While I know and understand that English isnt Mr Petrov's native language, some polish may be required, to get the sponsors acknowledged... and to get his own efforts acknowledged... the press conference was kinda like Mr Petrov felt he didnt belong there...

Top job in the car though!

As for Potsie... burning up rubber every 10 laps and whinging about it meant a driver/car interface issue... reboot required!

Marbot · 28 Mar 2011, 00:29 (Ref:2854603)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

As for Potsie... burning up rubber every 10 laps and whinging about it meant a driver/car interface issue... reboot required!

Turning it off and then turning it back on again, seems to work for most things these days.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 28 Mar 2011, 00:51 (Ref:2854613)

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Originally Posted by Marbot

Turning it off and then turning it back on again, seems to work for most things these days.

Lol, then there are those times when you just need to pull the plug.

newlaprecord · 28 Mar 2011, 01:47 (Ref:2854623)

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Originally Posted by GTRMagic

While I know and understand that English isnt Mr Petrov's native language, some polish may be required, to get the sponsors acknowledged...

You mean him speaking better English will make me buy a Lada? He is the last guy who lacks sponsorship anyway

But I do wonder how well he communicates with the team (he also failed to understand a very basic question coming from Martin at the grid-walk)

Andy77 · 28 Mar 2011, 06:27 (Ref:2854647)

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Originally Posted by newlaprecord

You mean him speaking better English will make me buy a Lada? He is the last guy who lacks sponsorship anyway

But I do wonder how well he communicates with the team (he also failed to understand a very basic question coming from Martin at the grid-walk)

You mean Martins russian wasn't good enough, do you?

**garcon** · 28 Mar 2011, 08:13 (Ref:2854685)

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Originally Posted by Matt

So I guess going off course and destroying the floor of the car isn't a mistake anymore?

I'd forgotten about that bit.

OK, so he managed to survive his mistake(s) better than any of the other top team drivers. Mainly by virtue of the fact Alonso and Button got shuffled backwards at the start.

neil_davidson2 · 28 Mar 2011, 08:51 (Ref:2854713)

Another vote for Petrov and another honourable mention for Perez.

Darien · 28 Mar 2011, 10:55 (Ref:2854779)

Kovalainen all the way!!

Seriously though, it's just sad Raikkonen doesn't drive anymore. I was a huge fan. =)

Super Hans · 28 Mar 2011, 10:58 (Ref:2854780)

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Originally Posted by Darien

Seriously though, it's just sad Raikkonen doesn't drive anymore. I was a huge fan. =)

Me too.

Welcome to the forum

**Bononi** · 28 Mar 2011, 11:06 (Ref:2854784)

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Originally Posted by Darien

Kovalainen all the way!!

Seriously though, it's just sad Raikkonen doesn't drive anymore. I was a huge fan. =)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Super Hans

Me too.

Welcome to the forum

One more ! I miss him too.

Grandpa_Rob · 28 Mar 2011, 13:26 (Ref:2854860)

Vettel didn't put a wheel wrong the whole race and fantastic in qualifying . Liked Perez a lot nice drive for a rookie pity about the technical issues with the car.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 28 Mar 2011, 20:16 (Ref:2855070)

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Originally Posted by Grandpa_Rob

Vettel didn't put a wheel wrong the whole race and fantastic in qualifying . Liked Perez a lot nice drive for a rookie pity about the technical issues with the car.

Except for lap 16 when all four wheels of Vettels's car clearly go over the line as he overtook Button.

dtb · 28 Mar 2011, 20:31 (Ref:2855082)

Petrov for me also, well done

strider · 28 Mar 2011, 23:14 (Ref:2855138)

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Originally Posted by bjohnsonsmith

Except for lap 16 when all four wheels of Vettels's car clearly go over the line as he overtook Button.

But that was in turn 4, where apparently it doesn't matter because if you take all four wheels off the track you are actually going wider than you needed to do, as opposed to taking a short cut. Something like that was the official explanation and I suppose I can see the logic.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 28 Mar 2011, 23:20 (Ref:2855140)

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Originally Posted by strider

But that was in turn 4, where apparently it doesn't matter because if you take all four wheels off the track you are actually going wider than you needed to do, as opposed to taking a short cut. Something like that was the official explanation and I suppose I can see the logic.

I suppose but if there was wall there, or a gravel trap he wouldn't have been able to pull that move, so in some respects he did gain an advantage.

Neil22 · 29 Mar 2011, 03:15 (Ref:2855183)

Petrov. I'm also hoping that this is a sign of Renault resurgence.

View Poll Results: Driver of the race - Australian GP 2011
Vettel	10	7.52%
Webber	2	1.50%
Hamilton	4	3.01%
Button	0	0%
Alonso	0	0%
Massa	0	0%
Rosberg	0	0%
Schumacher	1	0.75%
Heidfeld	0	0%
Petrov	82	61.65%
Kobayashi	0	0%
Perez	31	23.31%
Alguersuari	0	0%
Buemi	0	0%
Barrichello	0	0%
Maldonado	0	0%
Sutil	0	0%
di Resta	2	1.50%
Kovalainen	1	0.75%
Trulli	0	0%
Glock	0	0%
d'Ambrosio	0	0%
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