[gary]

Hi Simmo,

Thanks for the comments.

Originally Posted by simmo

Cars not making it either due to motor failure, lack of fuel or tyre delamination. Many crew chiefs will be holding up this sign shortly I think.

And I think we can also add into the mix more drivers becoming unstuck because
of the higher torque and lower downforce which will be even more demanding
on seat-of-the-pants driving skills. Something that we know Kimi doesn't lack
but even he managed to crash the Ferrari.

All these changes to the formula have brought about a complete re-shuffle of the
pack and there are plenty of jokers in there.

Alonso too must be kicking himself at the moment seeing Massa at the front and he must be smiling from ear to ear.

In recent years a move from Ferrari to Williams would unfortunately been seen by most fans as a retrograde
step for a driver. Perhaps not so in 2014?

But as we know, Alonso knows a card trick or two and I don't think any of us will want
to underestimate the magic he has demonstrated with his driving skills come race day.

Poor Ricciardo. I noticed he's not on the time sheet? Is he not running or is he been relegated to Webbers position of the "other" driver for red bull and every effort is being put into Vettels car?

Ricciardo was the luckier of the two in that he managed to get in more laps
and faster lap times than Vettel when it was his turn a couple of days a go.

But Ricciardo has everything to gain and nothing to lose. That Red Bull seat is not the
coveted throne it was perceived to be by other drivers last year. But the majority of
the Melbourne crowd will be solidly behind him and the Australian psyche
loves a battler.

One of the luckiest guys in the right place at the right time might be
Kevin Magnussen now at McLaren. It was reported he was turning heads with
his performance during testing.