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Sebastian Vettel had virtually led from start to finish after launching away from pole position and easily retaining first, even without KERS. Lewis Hamilton came in second after an impressive turnaround of McLaren performance while Vitaly Petrov brought Lotus Renault its first 2011 podium.
source: jamesallenonf1.comRed Bull using “start only” KERS?
Posted on | March 26, 2011 | by | 1 Comment
After qualifying today it became apparent that Red Bull’s drivers did not use KERS during qualifying.
Asked why not, Mark Webber said that the team had internal reasons why not.
But tonight it has emerged that the team may have a lightweight KERS system which is designed for use off the startline only. This is necessary because KERS confers about 7 metres advantage on a car using it over one that isn’t on the start straight.
Without any kind of KERS, the Red Bull would be vulnerable off the startline. Lewis Hamilton in the McLaren starting alongside Sebastian Vettel on the front row and would have the advantage.
I'm not so sure, wasn't that essentially their first running session? Surely those times are pretty good for a shakedown- only 2-3 seconds off being able to race properly.747heavy wrote:Good decision - IMHOraymondu999 wrote:
Btw the stewards have declined HRT's request to waive 107.
Let´s not forget, that they should have been ready 2 weeks ago.
It´s one thing to be slow, but not to be ready in time is another.
Could be the beginning of the end for HRT
Sad in a way, but they are just not F1 material, time to cut your losses.
I did see. It got stuck on Kobayashi's FW, and later fell of in corner three. No idea what it was though.andrew wrote:Did anyone see something fall of the back of Luizzi's HRT and hit Kobyashi's Sauber at the end of the straight about 2m 40s from the end of Q2? Any ideas what it was?
Newey is as clever as always. Probably, this track does not have many long straights, where full 20 kg KERS would be more helpful. That is why they choose to have smaller version of KERS, thus their cars have better weight distribution and more ballast to fiddle with. No wonder why Red Bull is so fast. In this track, more downforce resulting from better weight distribution is apparently more beneficial than having a full 20 kg KERS. =D>FrukostScones wrote:source: jamesallenonf1.comRed Bull using “start only” KERS?
But tonight it has emerged that the team may have a lightweight KERS system which is designed for use off the startline only.
I noticed that too.Tumbarello wrote:
But where did Webber's pace go? I did notice that he bent down and had a suspicious look at the front wing of Vettel's car on the way back to scrutineering..lol
Joking aside, I really hope that Red Bull does not give inferior parts to Webber, just to ensure Vettel has the clear shot of winning the race. 
Let's hope that they are given equal treatment and equipment. Although I am a fan of Schumi, I am also supporting Webber to finish in podium in his home race. 
autosport.com wrote:Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg have escaped grid penalties despite being found guilty of impeding other cars during qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
Byronrhys wrote:Right now imo I would love to be in MSC's place, 11th... the most conservative position, Buemi and Koba are on old soft tyres it won't be hard for him to eat them at the start he could be right up to Nico if he gets a good start and his tyre choice could give him a big bonus, i'd go for hards.
They have to start on the set which they used to set their fastest time in Q3.netoperek wrote:Are You 100 percent sure first 10 have to start on the same SET of tires? Isn't it the same TYPE?
Anyways, I think we will see a lot of action with NH, RB and others that starts at the back with potentially faster cars. Can't wait!