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    2013 Australian GP Preview

    By Zero2TurboMarch 14, 2013Updated:March 28, 2017No Comments
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    After a long and anxious wait, the beginning of the 2013
    season is upon us. Last year we couldn’t have asked for a more exciting ending
    and there is no doubt in my mind that the start of this season will be just as
    exciting. It’s anyone’s guess as to who will take the first chequered flag of
    the season because pre-season testing has been so close and none of the top
    teams (Red Bull, McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari and Lotus) have shown any concerns
    about their cars ahead of the first race weekend in Melbourne.

    There have been very few rule changes from last season: the
    double DRS system has been outlawed, drivers don’t have unlimited use of the
    DRS system in free practice and qualifying and the dreaded “platypus” noses are
    a thing of the past. These are the most notable changes in the rules and
    regulations for the 2013 season.  Pirelli
    have brought their medium (white) and supersoft (red) compounds to Albert Park.
    Last year it was the white and yellow (soft) compound tires. The top seven
    drivers across the line made 2 pit stops so Pirelli have decided to bring the
    softer and faster compound which will degrade faster which will result in more
    scheduled stops so expect 3 or more stops this weekend.
    With the new DRS laws in place, most circuits will feature 2
    DRS zones. Albert Park already has 2 DRS zones so they will remain in the same
    places (detection point before turn 14, first activation point after turn 16
    and second activation point after turn 2. Rain is expected for the Saturday
    sessions and clear skies predicted for Sunday.


    My Prediction
    1. F. Alonso
    2. J. Button (from Pole)
    3. S. Vettel
    Predictions at the beginning of the season are always difficult
    because nobody knows which cars are going to perform and which cars are going
    to disappoint. I’ve gone with Alonso because this time last year his car was
    seriously under performing  But this year he’s got a much better machine,
    according to pre-season testing, so he will have a bit of extra confidence going
    into the weekend. I’ve put Button in at 2nd because of his smooth
    driving style. There is rain expected for qualifying so expect him to qualify
    well. I’ve predicted that he will start from pole. He is the best in the wet
    and once he’s in the front it‘s hard to get past. I haven’t forgotten about world
    champion Sebastian Vettel. He had the best car at the end of last season so all
    they would’ve done is improve and refine an already brilliant car. He will be extremely
    competitive come Sunday, but I think Alonso will be too good for everyone.

    Join our Superbru pool (Zero2turbo) and give your own
    predictions or just leave us a comment on twitter (Zero2TurboF1). See you on
    Sunday for my race wrap up. Enjoy the weekend.
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