Fantasy Formula 1 - Australia: The other stuff

Right, as promised, here's some more random stuff relating to Fantasy F1.

First up, the driver and team statistics, so you can see who got what in FF1 points...

Naughty corner? I’m going for Rubens; On what planet did he actually think that move on Nico was going to work?

Hero? Without a doubt, Vitaly Petrov. With his much-lauded team-mate Kubica out of action, he did Renault proud, and it seems unlikely even Robert could have finished higher that the Russian did. Spurs earned – just don’t cock it up next time.

The top three drivers after the first race are Vettel with 26, Petrov on 21 and Hamilton with 18. Early days, but good to see Sutil and D’Ambrosio next up with 16 each.

The top three teams after the first race are Red Bull with 26, Renault on 21 and McLaren with 18. Startling to see Virgin in 4th at the moment too!

Congratulations to Heather for taking the lead of FF1. Can she hold on to it though...?

Everyone started this season in minus figures; 5 have made it into positive numbers, whilst the bottom 5 still have over 300 negative points. Ouch.

Fantasy Formula 1: Where you’re safe from Crazy Rubens... for now.

Next race: A two-week wait until Malaysia on the 10th of April. Not quite as early, but early enough...

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Malaysian Grand Prix - Vettel hot, but not bothered

Malaysia. It's always hot, and it always rains. Except the 2nd part is no longer true (unless you count the drizzly bit around lap 14). Saturday's qualifying session had highlighted the fact that Red Bull and McLaren seemed well matched on pace, but also that Ferrari were struggling. Whilst Vettel bagged another pole, followed by Hamilton, Webber and Button, Alonso was only 5th, and Massa 7th, with Nick Heidfeld an excellent 6th on the grid between the two red cars. At this point, I would like to break momentarily for a small rant: How many times do I have to say Heidfeld is good? Why wasn't he given a top drive years ago? WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU PEOPLE?! ARE YOU BLIND!!!?? Ahem. The Hispanias somehow managed to a) turn up b) remember to bring cars c) get both of them on the track d) actually get both of them within 107%. Pretty remarkable really. Oh, and it didn't rain. Race day looked a more likely candidate for a drop of the wet stuff. The start was exciting, with

I know I'll regret this...

For @Feisty_Onion @BroughtonLass @LizWestmorland Me... before the grumpiness set in. Have a great weekend.

Senna bags Willy drive?

The great thing about F1 rumours is that they change every 5 minutes. Just last week it was looking like Barrichello might be back in at Williams, as new engines, tech staff and a general reshuffle would mean they needed someone who actually knew what they were doing in an F1 car. Which rules out Maldonado, obviously. Now it looks like Senna might be about to get a seat with the team where his Uncle lost his life. I'm sure Bruno's mum must be delighted. I don't hold with all this superstitious mumbo-jumbo though, and with the extraordinary level of safety in modern F1 cars, Bruno should be pretty safe. There is one significant problem with Williams signing him though - and this is going to be a bit unpopular I suspect - Bruno isn't very good. Yes, he put in a couple of reasonable performances with Renault, but Nick Heidfeld (ah... Nick and his lovely beard...) would have been able to do likewise, has he not been dropped. And then they dropped Senna too. Thi

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