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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