1. Mercedes have found the solution to their tyre wear.
No one knew in the Mercedes camp that their tyres were going to last that long. And to even beat other teams in the tyre wear contest was something new.
2. Mclaren need to convert their fast car into race wins.
Clearly the fastest car in the grid, Mclaren need to clean up their act and get the opportunity to win when they can. Pitstops hasn't really been solid in the team and they need to work on it.
3. Shanghai proves to be a thriller even in a dry race.
Sepang was an epic race but who could have guessed the Chinese GP would be as thrilling even without the aid of rain! There was overtaking on all sides of the track, TV broadcasters had a hard time choosing which battle to cover.
4. Pirelli got it right for the fans while Lotus got it all wrong.
The mystery and uncertainty of Pirelli's tyres made the race a spectacle with teams trying different strategies. Lotus got it all wrong for Kimi going 2nd down to 14th by the end of two laps.
5. The DRS-aided wing of Mercedes may be like the double diffusers back in '09.
The wing was controversial and now that the FIA declared it legal, most teams are looking into it much like the double diffusers who made Brawn world champions in 2009.
6. Ferrari are slower than Williams.
In race pace, Alonso could not overtake Williams in the straight as they admittedly lacked speed and traction. So now that makes them like, the 6th fastest car behind merc, lotus, and williams unfortunately. Bad news for the tifosi.
7. Lotus, like Mclaren need to convert their fast car into podiums.
Clearly the Lotus has quite a lot of pace in their bags. The team just need to sort out their priorities and strategies to convert their early pace advantage into podiums.
8. Caterham are still far from the midfield.
Midfield is Toro Rosso, Force India, Sauber, Williams, and now Ferrari. Caterham just couldn't keep up with them. If they don't try something new, maybe Marussia will make them have a run for their money.
9. Mark Webber seems better than world champ Vettel.
Trying the new exhaust layout, Mark Webber sky rocketted his two front wheels but got the better of his teammate two laps from the end. Two races now that Mark beat Sebastian in qualifying and in the race. Seb should be feeling quite a lot of pressure now.
10. We are going to Bahrain! (in the midst of political unrest)
FIA said that they are not a political organization rather a sports org which means that the race in Bahrain will push through. I just hope for safety.
-AC
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