I don’t know about the rest of you, but the most exciting motorsport (arguably anyway) is about to begin.  We’ve started a Fantasy League and I’ve got my drivers picked.  I even have my Ferrari attire out and ready for the weekend.  Yeah, I’m a Formula 1 motorhead… or at least I like to think I am.  Either that or I’m pretty lucky.  I did place in the top 20… In the WORLD of Fantasy Formula 1 but what do I know? 

This year is going to be great.  The controversy is gone for the time being and the driver line ups have changed for the most part.  I think that Ferrari and Kimi Raikkonen are still the favorites for the year.  I’m not quite sure how Hamilton will adapt to the new car changes.  Either way, he will be fast.  Honda, Super Aguri, Toro Rosso and Force India are still questionable on who will take the bottom position while the Williams, Toyota and Red Bull will be in the mid-pack standings.  I think that BMW will be somewhat of a surprise this year.  Last year they were somewhat quiet because of all the controversy surrounding the Mercedes and Ferrari teams.  Either way, look for some strong drivers moving up through the field.

My picks in the Fantasy F1 League for right now are pretty plain and simple.  I’ve picked Kimi Raikkonen for the win with Nico Rosberg and David Coulthart as my “B” drivers.  I’ve picked Ferrari for the factory win (hoping the Massa will do well).  Although, like last year, I always change my drivers line-up after the second practice as I analyse the drivers on the course.

The 2008 Australian Grand Prix will be televised in the US on SpeedTV(R) :

Thusday:  Practice - 8:00pm PST
Friday:  Qualifying - 8:00pm PST
Saturday:  Race - 9:00pm PST