2013 Australian GP Build-Up- Pictures, News, Quotes

**Massimo** · 13th March 2013, 15:46

Australian Vettel fan club.

Spyshot of Adrian Sutil's exhaust configuration.

**PURE PASSION** · 13th March 2013, 16:03

Australian Vettel fan club

More like Webber fans to me (No 2 cap)!!

**sagi58** · 13th March 2013, 16:08

Looks like a field trip, as the little ones all seem to be in similar attire/school uniform?
Lucky teachers!!

**Kyss4k** · 13th March 2013, 16:24

For god's sake this week is long...

**SashAlex** · 13th March 2013, 16:56

Getting excited with every day passing by. I've missed some action and engine sound, especially seeing our red beasts on the track.

But, the last seasons have taught me to keep my high expectations in check, made me feel more like an underdog in a way.
We all know we were behind by quite a margin in the last part of the last season, and that margin, given the nail-to-nail competition in F1, is very difficult to make it disappear at once. The testing went well, with some small problems though, which I hope have been solved.

What I want to underline is that we shouldn't get upset just in case we found our guys being a bit behind the leading group, which I hell hope, won't happen, but I'm ready to face such a situation and I would advise you friends to "Be Patient" and look ahead cause the season is gonna be again long, unpredictable and exhausting. This in case the Ferraris will be behind a bit.

Of course all my hopes are that we'll see a very competitive car in Melbourne and our guys aggressive in both quali and the race.

On to Melbourne!

Forza Ferrari! Forza Fratelli!

**Sonic Feathers** · 13th March 2013, 17:34

Originally Posted by anakin

my problem too. anyone knows here where to watch live streaming (site) thank you very much

In a country mad on rugby, finding place to watch my sport when theirs is on has taught me to find unused TVs. A suggestion for those that aren't at home that I often use whilst travelling, is to use a 'Salon Prive'' at a casino. DSTV is always available at the hotels with casinos. But in the private gambling areas, its quieter, the patrons better behaved (i.e. quieter too) & less likely to object to noise (infradig dude). If security stops you, you can pose as a guest by calling from the lobby an hour before, request the prive' manager & book the TV so that baseball/football (or blow me down ... tennis! supporters don't prevent you or intrude. Hope it works for you :)

**stefa** · 13th March 2013, 17:50

I have payed today my prescription for digital satellite TV, as I am concerned, everything is ready for start of 2013 season.

**SoumyaBanerjee** · 13th March 2013, 18:22

My college exams are underway(infact,i have an exam on the 18th,the day after the race),but i simply CANNOT miss the qualifying or the race. Will have to do some midnight-oil burning then...

**wisepie** · 13th March 2013, 18:24

Originally Posted by Massimo

Australian Vettel fan club.

Spyshot of Adrian Sutil's exhaust configuration.

Looks more like Justin Bieber's fan club to me, more or less sums up how I see Vettel, and Webber is just about OK, mate. Just thought, not another reference to that Bieber boy, it's all too much for this forum and I apologise. The suspense is getting to me.

**Rob** · 13th March 2013, 19:11

**Massimo181** · 13th March 2013, 19:50

Originally Posted by Rob

Fernando is world class f1 driver the best out there just always so composed 120%+ focused, Ferrari just seems to be in his blood and passion.

He also seems so mentally focused and very well prepared for the season ahead.

I think with this and the whole team united we will have a good challenging season ahead!

Please do not get me wrong I think Felipe is class aswell, We may not as yet have the fastest car yet but we have a team full of passion.

This to me is better than a cold boring redfool team!

**Rob** · 13th March 2013, 19:54

Australian Grand Prix Preview

Melbourne, 13 March – The winters seem to get shorter every year and just three and half months on from that thrilling finale in Sao Paolo, here we are about to tackle the first race of the 2013 season. Not a great deal has changed since that November day at Interlagos, but the new year features one less team and one less race, so that Scuderia Ferrari and ten other teams will tackle nineteen grands prix. As far as the rules are concerned, the bulk of the regulations are identical to last year, even if there are a few minor changes such as the fact DRS use is now restricted in qualifying, whereas before it was free. 2013 will mark the end of an era, as it is the last time, for now at least, that the F1 cars will be powered by normally aspirated V8 engines, so that in Ferrari’s case the 056 power plant will be taking its curtain call. Everything remains stable on the technical side at the Prancing Horse team, with the new organisational structure running smoothly and the senior personnel remaining unchanged, while the driver line-up is the same it has been since 2010, the two drivers totalling ten years service at Ferrari, with Fernando Alonso now starting his fourth season with the Maranello squad, while Felipe Massa has already worn the famous red race suit for seven years. The Spaniard feels the team is ready for the challenges that lie ahead. “I think we are more or less ready for Melbourne,” he maintained. “Of course, we would have liked more testing, but the rules are the same for everyone and we completed our programme throughout the tests. I feel confident in the car, while knowing Australia will not be easy. As usual, our aero development will be the key to having a good season, while getting a good understanding of the new, more complicated Pirelli tyres will also be essential.”

The stability when it comes to the technical regulations means that the majority of teams was able to get a car to run reliably during the very limited twelve days of pre-season testing, which is why everyone is being very cagey about making any predictions for the 2013 championship. While it’s true that it is very difficult to make any meaningful assessment of everyone’s relative performance, because of different fuel loads and test programmes, at Scuderia Ferrari, we are prepared to stick our collective neck out and make a bold prediction as to who will be the winner in 2013: the answer? The viewers, spectators and race fans, who look set to be treated to a vintage season of close racing, with more than a handful of teams looking like serious contenders for race wins and podium finishes. Felipe Massa reckons the season might not be as open as last year’s. “I expect the drivers from two or three teams to do most of the winning,” says the Brazilian. “As for ourselves, we start the season with a better car than we did last year, so I am happy and positive with the way testing went, when I felt the car evolved from the first day to the last, when I was happy with the balance of the F138 and felt comfortable at the wheel.”

One should not expect too many answers on Friday either: as a temporary street-type circuit, Albert Park is very green, with little running completed in FP1, so it will be on Saturday afternoon that teams will stop being coy about what they can do and deliver the year’s first fairly accurate litmus test of relative performance. However, the Melbourne track is good at hiding the truth. One factor that will no longer be a problem is the cold weather tyre degradation we saw in Barcelona in what was a colder than usual final two test sessions. But on the other side of the world, Melbourne is going to be much hotter than usual at this time of year. Currently, temperatures are in the mid 30s, although these should drop to mid 20s on Friday and Saturday and possibly get as low as 19 on race day. However, the experience gained at the Catalunya circuit regarding Pirelli rain tyres will not be useful this weekend. On the tyre front, the choices in Albert Park are aggressive. “We will have the Supersoft tyres and I like that as I always prefer the softer end of the range,” revealed Felipe. “In fact, managing the tyres, as well as making improvements to the aero side of the package through the year will be very important, but we really need to be perfect in every area, also on the mechanical side of the car. Personally, I plan to start the 2013 season the way I went during the second half of 2012 and then build on that.”

What can one expect of Alonso and Massa this weekend? Predictions serve no purpose except to turn round and bite you when you least expect it. Clearly, the F138 is better born than the F2012 and it would be disappointing if both drivers did not make it through to Q3 on Saturday evening in Albert Park and therefore secure top ten places on the grid. Anything else would be meaningless speculation. Nevertheless, one can risk an extrapolation based on the relative strengths down the pit lane at the final round last year, which means it is reasonable for the Scuderia to expect to be within the top three teams in Albert Park. “I don’t think we will see one team dominate, but also I don’t expect seven winners in the first races, like last year,” added Fernando. “It will be very close and from our point of view, a good result this weekend would remove some of the stress. I enjoy the Albert Park circuit, it is technical and difficult and the track, being a street circuit, evolves throughout the weekend.” Felipe is also looking forward to finally going racing. “I can’t say Albert Park is my favourite track, but I love coming to Australia, which is a great country with very nice people who really like their racing. The track here is demanding, but I expect the F138 will be well adapted to it and that we can have a good first weekend.”

The Australian GP has a habit of providing some surprises, but it would take a brave man to bet on Ferrari adding to its tally of seven wins Down Under, the last dating back to Kimi Raikkonen’s 2007 victory. Fernando was victorious here in 2006, but not at the wheel of a red car, while Felipe’s best result is a third place trip to the podium in 2010.

http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/aus...d-prix-preview

**Ferrari_Fanatic** · 13th March 2013, 20:05

Originally Posted by Rob

Fernando sure loves his chicken

**Rob** · 13th March 2013, 20:06

sorry couldnt find these on youtube so had get links from Ferrari.com

http://formula1.ferrari.com/video/fe...ions-australia

http://formula1.ferrari.com/video/fe...ions-australia

**vasveras** · 13th March 2013, 20:46

I was thinking it was Australian Webber fan club :)))

**Rishu** · 14th March 2013, 05:18

Q: So what do you expect from 2013?

Bernie Ecclestone: I very recently spoke to (Ferrari team principal) Stefano (Domenicali) who was in London to see me and he said that he still expects Red Bull to be the danger for them. And I agree: they are - and they are super competitive. And from Red Bull’s point of view their biggest competitor will be Ferrari.

**fratelliferrari** · 14th March 2013, 07:37

Interesting exhaust system on that Red Bull there

**Forzi** · 14th March 2013, 09:39

A lot of pics today:

**Forzi** · 14th March 2013, 09:48

**F1NAC** · 14th March 2013, 09:56

Originally Posted by Forzi

i already can see DIEK putting the vax face somewhere here :D

**Forzi** · 14th March 2013, 09:58

Originally Posted by F1NAC

i already can see DIEK putting the vax face somewhere here :D

Or instead of those people, a RedBull stuck in gravel

**Massimo181** · 14th March 2013, 10:24

Are we the only team not running a Monkey Seat?

**fronaldo** · 14th March 2013, 10:27

guys do u wantme to post driver press conf video here?or just link?

**Forzi** · 14th March 2013, 10:33

Originally Posted by Massimo181

Are we the only team not running a Monkey Seat?

Out of the top teams - yes. I consider that as a good thing. It helps with the balance of the car, makes the rear a bit more stable, but it also creates drag. So if we dropped it, it means we have no problems with these things.

**stefa** · 14th March 2013, 11:45

Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait! Can't wait!

Any more!

**dfunk257** · 14th March 2013, 11:46

Met with Andrea Stella and Guiliano Salvi (Felipes performance engineer) last nite. New parts arrived today, was in pit lane when they were checking it out and they were hovering around the exhaust area of the car. Lets see what happens.

**Hornet** · 14th March 2013, 11:53

The sidepod outlet seem to be larger than ever

**Rishu** · 14th March 2013, 12:36

@andrewbensonf1: Presser Q: How has the different weights of the tyres affected the handling? Compere: Who wants to start? Kimi? Raikkonen: I don't want to