Andrew Benson's analysis at the end of the Barcelona test. It's also clear Ferrari has some major problems. The car can be quick but it is very tough on its tyres. Ferrari appears unable to predict its performance.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/andrewbenson/2012/03/kimi_raikkonen_was_to_the_poin.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/17252539

I'm not surprised that Pat Fry is so pessimistic. Ferrari doesn't expect a podium finish in Melbourne. The strange thing was that Ferrari prevented Alonso and Massa from speaking to the media. Clearly they want to control the negative information flow but not speaking to the media is bound to achieve the opposite. It spreads a sense of panic. Alonso was quoted at a football match saying that he thought it would be very difficult at Melbourne. Alonso would not say something like that lightly.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/17252719

Meanwhile Raikkonen had a much better day today ... 

Brawn expects a very close season ... the leading teams are much closer to each other. I agree.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/17252666

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97839

Schumi is confident that Mercedes is much stronger than last year. And he doesn't think tyre degradation is a problem. The facts though indicate that the Mercedes loses performance more than other leading cars.

http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/7569176/Schumi-Merc-are-well-prepared

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97842

RBR did not have a trouble-free day today. Limited running for Vettel. Off track, then gearbox problems. Not ideal but no reason to worry IMO.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97837

HRT will shakedown the car at tomorrow's filming day ...

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97840

Karthikeyan says HRT is not a mickey mouse team. Yeah right ... even GP2 teams are better organised.

http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/7568557/Karthikeyan-Not-a-Mickey-Mouse-team

Quite touching that Senna wants to do well to honour his uncle's legacy and connection with Williams.

http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/7568016/Bruno-Important-not-to-damage-legacy

Sauber looks quite impressive to me ...

http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/7568890/-Sauber-are-looking-fine-

Ricciardo thinks it's good that the midfield is close together. Why? :)

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97835
 


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