Friday, March 9, 2012

2012 F1 season, things to look for


Can't believe the season is finally upon us.  These are not necessarily predictions, but observations.
  • Kimi, Kimi, Kimi.  His monotonous, mumbling interviews and his ice cream breaks mid-race are just as entertaining as his driving.  Welcome back!
  • A win for Nico?  Will the W03 deliver Rosberg's maiden win?
  • Too little, too late for Massa?  It doesn't look like Ferrari is capable of competing for wins, at least in Australia.  So even if Massa performs just as well as Alonso this season, will it be enough to keep his job?
  • Points finish for Caterham.  If Heikki and Caterham keep the momentum going from last season, they should be able to score a point or two this season.  Petrov will be assuming the role of the man he replaced, Jarno Trulli-- useless No. 2.
  • End of Lewis/Jenson bromance?  If McLaren is a serious contender for the Constructors' Championship, will there be tension between its two drivers?
  • Heidfeld's return?  If a current driver seriously underperforms or, gods forbid, gets hurt, will Heidfeld fill in?  He is only contracted to drive the first three races in the FIA WEC season (Sebring in March, Spa in May, Le Mans in June).  Is that because Rebellion wouldn't give him a longer contract, or because he wanted to keep his options open?
  • The abyss that Williams is in.  With two mediocre pay drivers-- Senna and Maldonado-- how low will it go?
What are you looking for this season?

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