Time difference

[Wingman]

G'day Guys
I'll lay my F1 cards on the table so you know where I'm coming from. I think the actual racing has been as boring as the Pope's sex life, but this year I'm watching for a couple of reasons. Webber, and seeing how the worlds fastest cheat handles the new rules. So far it's been good, the racing isn't much better, but at least there are some different cars at the pointy end.
I realise that the cars have made huge improvements since last year and Ferrari are going to be behind while they use the old car, but what are the times like compared to last year at the same tracks? Have the red rockets actually gone backwards?

Cheers

Wingman.