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**JeremyBalll** · 04-20-2012, 09:56 PM

I have to say it is really difficult to predict F1 right now with competition being so close and so dependant on conditions. In China's cold conditions Mercedes' tyres appeared to be working fine, while Sauber didn't manage to heat them up properly. Now in hot Bahrain it may well be the other way around. Only McLaren seems to be the most consistent car, which can get a podium in all circumstances.

I say Rosberg and Hamilton are favourites for pole position, but I'm not convinced, how will Mercedes perform in the race. There is still a point to prove in different climate now.

I still like to think Sauber is a team to watch, climate should suit them too. I think hot conditions should suit Red Bull as well, who also seems quite gentle on tyres and in colder conditions (in which the opening races were held) struggled to make the tyres perform.

Also only 2 points between Hamilton and Button - let's see, who leaves the flyaway season as the championship leader. Or are we going to have a shock alternative leader?

04-20-2012, 09:56 PM	#9
JeremyBalll Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 499 Senior Member	I have to say it is really difficult to predict F1 right now with competition being so close and so dependant on conditions. In China's cold conditions Mercedes' tyres appeared to be working fine, while Sauber didn't manage to heat them up properly. Now in hot Bahrain it may well be the other way around. Only McLaren seems to be the most consistent car, which can get a podium in all circumstances. I say Rosberg and Hamilton are favourites for pole position, but I'm not convinced, how will Mercedes perform in the race. There is still a point to prove in different climate now. I still like to think Sauber is a team to watch, climate should suit them too. I think hot conditions should suit Red Bull as well, who also seems quite gentle on tyres and in colder conditions (in which the opening races were held) struggled to make the tyres perform. Also only 2 points between Hamilton and Button - let's see, who leaves the flyaway season as the championship leader. Or are we going to have a shock alternative leader?
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