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I think your calculation is a bit light, you don't account for tipping, or other expanses (and there will be, trust me!) and what about all those touristy things you mentioned? They cost money too.

And $20/day for transportation, not even close I'd say....wouldn't begin to cover a rental car, anywhere in the world.

I think the grand total would easily be better than $100K.

And what if you tried to fly home in between some of the the races? Like over the 4 week summer break? I guess the offset of the hotel cost would cover that?

Sounds like a fun year! Be even more fun if you could travel with the teams and have access as a blogger or something!

 

This........one thing I enjoy doing is taking a few laps on the PS3 in cockpit view before the race just to get "into" the race...:biggrin5:

 

Interestingly enough, you don't hear that talk from the McLearen boys. Unless I've missed something, they've not had the #1 vs #2 drama since Alonso left. And certainly the past couple of years Button has been every bit as good, if not better than Hammie.

I also never understood the thought process that having two competitive drivers results in one cannibalizing points from the other.

 

What with Alonso's previous history, he won't like a teamate that ISN'T the number 2 driver.

 

This just in:

 

I think you can take away a few things from Friday practice.....the Big Macs are as fast or faster on the prime tire (slower by 1.5 sec) that the rest are on the option tire -they are clearly the class of the field this season so far and will be the team to chase. And while the Hamster had his share of off track shenanigans he was still quicker than anyone else - however, that may affect his finish in the race if he can't keep it on track. Button as always was Mr. Smooth......

It's now clear to me that this year's MBZ was designed more for MS's talents than Rosbug's - he's absolutely enjoying himself and will factor in this season - podiums for sure, and maybe a win if the track or weather comes his way. Fun to see the old man getting it right these days!

Remember Minardi? Well the now Toro Rosso boys are definitely movin on up, they were strong in Australia and they seem stronger here. Good for them, and nice to see two "new guys" getting a good ride and a chance to show what they have.

Caterham is a real disappointment so far, they have a lot of promise for this season, and so far have been let down by reliability issues, I hope they get it all under control - if they do, they will be solidly mid-pack IMHO.

Renault has a new steering rack for KIMI that's supposed to be much more to his liking, he looked smooth today - and smooth is always fast.

The Reds Bull are struggling, an unusual place for them, but I absolutely do not count them out. I think both Webbo and Vet-tel are relishing the fight....

Ferrari is not as bad as some are making out, Alonso can set pace and while he's not running at the front yet - well at least he's not where poor Massa is.
The rumor mill strongly has Perez wearing red, maybe as soon as the next race.....

Williams and Force India continue to impress and will also factor in the race....

I'm seeing a lot of strength in the mid pack teams and if the right (bad) thing happens on an opening lap, or if someone miscalcualtes tire wear or something you could easily see them on the podium this season.

Looks like Marussia and HRT wil both get in the show this weekend, and good for them!

 

I hope Kimi likes Malay take-out.

 

I don't know.....Alonso is known for wanting to be the #1 driver on any team he drives for, would he want a guy like Perez chasing him all the time? Pushing him? I mean, at the end there he was gaining at .3 sec or more a lap!

I'd think he'd want to keep Massa right where he is, making him (Alonso) look good! :biggrin5:

Still there is talk that the reason Perez is driving for Sauber was to get him ready for a seat at Ferrari, just like they did with Massa. If so, I'd say his seat is just about ready.....

By the time the announcers get wind of it, it's already a done deal, and this has been talked about since last season.....let alone this year.

 

OK, here's an interesting thought.....Does Perez have a better chance at getting his first win with this year's Sauber or Ferrari?