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But rival teams will be doing the same, they too will be trying to make gains for Melbourne.

The question is can Ferrari make huge gains?

Basically the trend this year is still blowing the diffuser but also the rear suspension.

However the rules say that the exhaust exit angle should be at least 10°. To get round this the rear of...

Major revision for RBR

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Well its enough for a cause for...

Testing is a guessing game between teams. There is different fuel loads, tyre compounds, car specifications, testing programs.

This time last year Ferrari were highly rated due to their low...

Merc have come up with mini-DD! Note the vis-flow on the brake lights. The sidepods, coke bottle and exhausts aim straight into the starter hole cum diffuser.
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Testing is primarily driving consistently.

You learn nothing in optimal racing conditions ie. driving on the limit. It is often said that this was weakness of Ronnie Peterson and even Schumi too...

It seems th general feeling is that status quo remains. Very odd! Look back at history and rules changes shakes up the order!

RBR problems are what expected for testing but Alonso's assessment that Ferrari understand "20%" of their car is not a nice figure and is very worrying. It is a hindrance that compromises the WDC...

Oh I agree but winning is one thing and being a contender is another.

Vettel/Newey/RBR are the guys to beat so to win WDC you have to get the ball rolling with race wins.

Cars are so reliable...

Really?

RBR were methodical (as per usual).

2011 FebruaryJames Allen on F1

Coming off the first tests and struggling for baselines to work with is very worrying. The next tests are at...

Early days, data gathering and wanting to understand their cars; and for the likes of Kimi getting up to speed and exploring the limits.

I'm sure most people are in the same boat as Lewis:


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