Formula 1

[WeeMann]

I recorded it but haven't watched it yet.

[JLP]

Did anyone see the programme about Murray shown last night on BBC1? Absolutely wonderful tribute to the man.

[Leigh Burne]

Wanted to, too late for me. Hoping it'll be on iPlayer.

[Leigh Burne]

Mercedes are bigging up the Red Bull threat.

It’ll be nice if they’ve actually managed to start the year off with a good car for once.

[WeeMann]

I think Merc have done a great job for the last few years, but I'd love to see a 2 or 3 team battle at the front. McLaren are looking good and hopefully the Ferrari engine will be back up to power.

Watched the first 4 episodes of Drive To Survive this morning. Very odd watching what was happening a year ago before it really kicked off.

[WeeMann]

Here's a thought.

Massa was World Champion for longer than Mazepin has raced in F1.

[Leigh Burne]

Good season opener. It’s still early days, but it does seem like the Hamilton-Verstappen battle might be on.

Glad McLaren seem to have maintained their progress too.

[WeeMann]

Totally agree. Also Ferrari - not back where they should be, but certainly running better than last year.

In one way I feel sorry for Mazepin and Schumacher, but on the other, this year takes the pressure off them to perform, they're only competing against one another, so they effectively get a 'free' year to learn how F1 works.