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I hope that the Australian GP was a partial pre-view of the season. While I think the combination of Ferrari and MS are, at the moment, dominant, I hope somebody can challenge them in a few races this season. 
JPM showed he has the ability, if Williams can give him a fast enough car. 
Kimi showed why Mclaren picked him up, going from last to third is no small feat. If DC can get a car that holds together and is fast enough, he has both the skill and experience needed to challenge MS. 
Hopefully we will get a better look at the rest of the field in Malaysia. It will be interesting to see the Saubers in action, along with everybody else. Tires may have been an issue. MS said at the press conference that once his tires warmed up and JPM's tires went off, he was easily able to pass, we'll see. 
Any way I hope the rest of the season is just as interesting, without the first corner crashes - Jeff S - USA (Reference Heretic 4-03 - The Car ? or the Tyres? )

The Heretic replies:

Jeff,

I suspect that we will still see Ferrari dominate in the near future. The issue is: How far down the development track is McLaren and Williams with their cars? And then, of course there is the new Ferrari. Will it be faster than last years? We must expect it to be faster but possibly not as reliable.

Sauber will give us a good idea of how much of the 2002 car is in the current Ferrari. If they are considerably slower one must assume that the reworked 2001 Ferrari has been subjected to most of the 2002 developments and the new car will be a refinement rather than a leap ahead.

If the Bridgestones are better pecking order at the front of the pack for the season is already decided. We have not seen them compete on a very hot circuit – maybe that will favour the Michelins like last year. But, if so, why did they wear so fast in Melbourne?

It is fast getting to a crapshoot. A good hot day in Malaysia will give us a better idea – but only if they do not eliminate most of the field at the first corner.

The Heretic

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