I find it surprising the teams have such problems this year. I can't recall that there where so many problems shifting from the V10's to the V8's.
I'm sure a V6 Turbo is quite different compared to a V8 and V10 thus a more difficult transition but Turbo's aren't new either.

What will be different and already experienced in Melbourne is us being able to actually hear the tyres squealing every time a driver locks a wheel(s)

In several videos of winter testings it was possible to hear it and it's quite strange to me and I'll have to get used to it(not bad imo, just strange)

Initially, I loved the sound of the new engines. I still love their pitch, specially the Ferrari one, but they are really incredibly silent. When the driver is off the throttle, it's really strange. I can see why so many people hated their sounds.(not only members as Toto or alex but Button and Hulk made really clear how they miss the V8's sound)

Another issue that might not have been mentioned yet: how many engines do they have this season?

I wonder how often they'll have to hand out penalties for engine changes.

You can even hear the tyres grip especially at the entry and mid-corner. Something I only know from endurance racing with these silent engines. It's really weird, so I'm curious also how the cars will sound onboard, since they will be able to put more sensitive mics on the car.

Last time a slow driver got a point was Indianapolis 2004 (excluding Indianapolis 2005) when a lot of people got in trouble and the slowest driver of that year managed to get a point.

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This is why I watch F1 : Webbers 5th place in Melbourne 2002, Sato's 5th place in Suzuka 2002, Baumgartners 8th place in Indy 2004, Fisi's pole and second place in Spa 2009, those are the stories that matter to me and I'll remember those forever. Sheer, true and real happiness like you won the championship. Emotion in sports is one of the most beautiful things in the world !