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Sunday, March 29, 2009

well, as an F1 fan, of course i will say is a great return for this sport to be back. moreover, the news rules make it more chances of overtaking as it is seen in this race.

KERS to me so far so-so. it does not looks like it can sustain really well in circuits with many turns. so this is very troublesome for drivers using it. as for the lower and wider front wing. i guess is a bit ridiculous, with drivers not seeing those wings at all, is always high chances of collision of knocking those wings off and already this race has seen quite a few times.

ok, time to focus on 3 points that i think is most important.

1. Hamilton as true champion.

this is no fluke. McLaren is really an uncompetitive car this season at the start and many thought they will struggle during today's race. Kovalainen retired just in the 1st lap was thought to be the D-day for McLaren. but what an absolute clinical and no reckless driving from the reigning champion. starting from 18th, he marched his way through aggressively, overtakes opponents at crucial time and turns, no mistake from him totally, unlike last season. this is truly a pure champion stuff that is more and more nearer to the Michael Schumacher. but also is just first race so no guarantee yet, but if that car improve when Europe races come, Hamilton will sure can challenge to retain his championship this year.

2. Ferrari season-opener fluke.

as compared to their main rivals, Ferrari is really a disaster today. mechanical failure for Massa, Raikkonen making the same mistake as last season. this is a team that a lot feel will challenge well this season, but yet again for 2nd successive season, no points collected. disappointing stuff. wonder how Schumacher will feel it in the pit garage as the advisor. ok, Massa one i can no complain to him. is the team fault for filling him so much fuel, putting him back behind Hamilton. As for Raikkonen, he says he will come back strongly this season but when u are in a good chance of getting 2nd, u make a mistake like a rookie. turning too hard and bang to the wall. this is really disappointing. but yet again, is still 1st race, i will see them whether they can bounce back in M'sia. if still cannot, i think i rather go support Hamilton le.

3. Brawn Miracle.

u got to give Ross Brawn as a legend. 4 months ago, Honda pulled out of F1 due to financial crisis. Ross Brawn decided to buy out his whole management and just take tha car that is developed by the Honda Team, with the only change is into the Mercedes engine. and he correctly choose to stay the partnership of Button and Barichello. and my worthy, he created a team that is so promising that this team will into history for years. Ross Brawn was the one that make Ferrari famous by signing Schumacher into the team. now he makes another team with the same effect. Absolutely wonderful stuff. im impressed.

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