Paul Ricard testing

[ioan]

A 4 days testing session started to day for most of the F1 teams.

As the circuit allows for several configurations they will be able to test also a configuration that simulates the conditions on the Monaco track.

Let's see what are the new developments the teams will be testing for the upcoming race, as they can't go with the Barcelona aero package to monaco and expect to suit that track.

[F1boat]

I heard that the teams wil use an ultra-sof tyre in Monaco - is that true?

[ioan]

I heard that the teams wil use an ultra-sof tyre in Monaco - is that true?

There was an article where they presented the tire specifications Bridgestone will bring to the races up till France, but I'll have to find it again.

[ioan]

Found, Soft and Super Soft tires for Monaco and Canada:

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=31206

[F1boat]

I wonder whether Ferrari or McLaren will have an advantage on supersoft tyres.

[ioan]

It depends on the drivers.
There was an article before the season started that stated that in winter testing both Felipe and Lewis were smoother than their respective team mates.
They just have to keep it of the barriers.

[ioan]

BTW testing results are online and Lewis was fastest by a mile:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/58846

[Firstgear]

Is Sebastian Bordais (sp?) still scheduled to test tomorrow?

[futuretiger9]

BTW testing results are online and Lewis was fastest by a mile:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/58846



Not surprising. He must be very keen to capitalise on the momentum built up thus far this season.

[rohanweb]

Lewis Hamilton fastest at Paul ricard circuit...
Go Go Go Lewis!!!

[Ian McC]

BTW testing results are online and Lewis was fastest by a mile:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/58846

I notice on Crash it says "all times unofficial - courtesy of McLaren", wonder if that is why Lewis is so far ahead :p : :D

[Big Ben]

I notice on Crash it says "all times unofficial - courtesy of McLaren", wonder if that is why Lewis is so far ahead :p : :D

Probably... If not I think they wouldn't be so keen on revealing them

[Flat.tyres]

Dont know if there is official timings but here's the unofficial ones from PR.

Date POS N° DRIVER NAT TEAM TIME LAPS
16/05/2006 1 2 Lewis HAMILTON GBR Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1:05.614 133
15/05/2006 1 2 Lewis HAMILTON GBR Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 1:05.699 98
16/05/2006 2 5 Felipe MASSA BRA Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1:05.755 107
16/05/2006 3 10 Robert KUBICA POL BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:06.186 140
16/05/2006 4 14 David COULTHARD GBR Red Bull Racing 1:06.201 137
16/05/2006 5 22 Takuma SATO JPN Super Aguri F1 Team 1:06.281 115
16/05/2006 6 4 Heikki KOVALAINEN FIN ING Renault F1 Team 1:06.302 151
16/05/2006 7 8 Rubens BARRICHELLO BRA Honda Racing F1 Team 1:06.516 103
16/05/2006 8 17 Alexander WURZ AUT AT&T Williams 1:06.576 106
16/05/2006 9 11 Ralf SCHUMACHER GER Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:06.598 111
15/05/2006 2 11 Ralf SCHUMACHER GER Panasonic Toyota Racing 1:06.920 96
15/05/2006 3 32 Nelson PIQUET BRA ING Renault F1 1:07.056 125
15/05/2006 4 15 Mark WEBBER AUS Red Bull Racing 1:07.161 121
15/05/2006 5 16 Nico ROSBERG GER AT&T Williams 1:07.189 127
15/05/2006 6 5 Felipe MASSA BRA Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 1:07.271 94
15/05/2006 7 34 Christian KLIEN AUT Honda Racing F1 Team 1:07.357 115
15/05/2006 8 55 Timo GLOCK GER BMW Sauber F1 Team 1:07.712 114
16/05/2006 10 39 Sebastien BOURDAIS FRA Scuderia Torro Rosso 1:07.743 142
16/05/2006 11 20 Christijan ALBERS NED Etihad Aldar Spyker F1 Team 1:07.946 66
15/05/2006 9 54 James ROSSITER GBR Super Aguri F1 Team 1:08.026 129
15/05/2006 10 19 Scott SPEED USA Scuderia Toro Rosso 1:08.143 53
15/05/2006 11 40 Fairuz FAUZY MAL Etihad Aldar Spyker F1 Team 1:09.443 74

[Valve Bounce]

Let's see what are the new developments the teams will be testing for the upcoming race, as they can't go with the Barcelona aero package to monaco and expect to suit that track.

Honda, pointless thus far in 2007, have introduced sweeping aerodynamic modifications at the four-day test.

I also note that coming man Tako is 5th, ahead of Heiki's Renault.

I know, I know; we all say that testing is testing, but this is still very promising for Super Aguri. However, we have no idea what tyres they were on, nor settings, and I suspect the teams will be changing something or other as testing progresses.

And here: http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=31460 you will find a different set of times from mid-day today.

[Flat.tyres]

well, the circuit layout has changed. couple of interesting results in there but no detail on what strategy being run but rubins aint to far off the pace.

[futuretiger9]

It's good to see Red Bull continuing their upward curve at the Ricard test.

[Valve Bounce]

Interesting that Kimi heads the list, but look who's second :http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=31461

[Flat.tyres]

Some interesting times.

http://www.pitpass.com/fes_php/pitpass_news_item.php?fes_art_id=31466

[OutRun]

Honda have finally decided to give the undercut sidepods a go. Those boxy sidepods were an eyesore. I'll be happy if Honda can show some steady improvements this season.