Racing News: Australian GP Review

Just finished watching the Australian GP. What an exciting race. Action from start to finish. New rules which give the driver more control of the car (no traction control or launch control) seem to add to the viewers enjoyment. Amazing drive by former Champ Car driver Sebastien Bourdais in the Toro Rosso. He was able to hold off Alonso in the Renault and Kovalainen in the McLaren until his engine expired with three laps to go. Mark my works, he will be the man to watch as the mid-pack spoiler throughout the year. And I know its early yet, but he is my vote for rookie of the year as well. Ferrari the team to beat, beats itself in the first race. And no great surprise, Hamilton proves he still has the car to beat. Great race, lets hope this is a sign of things to come.

Australian Grand Prix results:
1) Hamilton, McLaren-Mercedes , 1h34:50.616

2) Heidfeld, BMW Sauber , + 5.478

3) Rosberg, Williams-Toyota , + 8.163

4) Alonso, Renault , + 17.181

5) Kovalainen, McLaren-Mercedes , + 18.014

6) Barrichello, Honda , + 52.453 (DQ)

7) Nakajima, Williams-Toyota , + 1 lap

8) Bourdais, Toro Rosso-Ferrari , + 2 laps

9) Raikkonen, Ferrari , + 3 laps

race results and picture courtesy of www.speedtv.com