The worst case scenario for them is if Michael is fastest. They will be shocked and embarrassed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
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The worst case scenario for them is if Michael is fastest. They will be shocked and embarrassed.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
Mercedes GP as well, I expect these three teams to improve, but still RBR look good to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
Oooh the glamour of F1 transport! Here's what Williams use to get their cars back from the test in a hurry:
http://twitpic.com/show/thumb/15embf.jpg
Uh-oh, Ferrari are testing their traffic lights again. Thank goodness there's no refuelling this year!
http://twitpic.com/show/thumb/15e7hx.jpg
Ferrari testing a Mclarenesque tail-fin. Ferrari somehwat nervous at the Mclaren pace of Button at Jerez or just looking to improve "the best car Alonso has ever driven".......?
USF1 entry about to be given to Stefan GP and Chandok to Campos - Benie gets what Bernie wants??
I'd go with David Coulthard's assessment that RB06 and MP4-25 are "the cars" so far.Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
Hmmm...I predict trouble if the system is to be used. I remember certain red cars having problems with these sorts of automatic devices...Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
me too. I think the lollipop man is still the best. And if you are a team like Mclaren and have not had any trouble with it then why change. I don't think a traffic light system is better. It adds an unnecessary complexity to the issue and can't beat the instant reaction speed and decision making of the lollipop guy right there IMO.Quote:
Originally Posted by DexDexter
If F1 were serous about reducing costs, that's one element that should be banned. I predict more trouble than it is worth for all the teams using a lighting system. I' mean really, they have a history of poor performance. A simple case of teams out-thinking themselves for no good reason
He's connections to these teams is just a coincidence of course. Interesting that not even involved people like Haug have it so clear.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
Come on, a team trying to improve its car? don't be silly, that's unheard of. Interesting times however:Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81724
I don't have a clue what to make of them but can't wait Bahrain to see them race.
Great to see Hulk's Williams topping the time sheets :s mokin:
Indeed, but who will go for a glory run at the end to unseat him?
Some interesting observations:
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http://formula-one.speedtv.com/artic...limit-at-test/
Another rule for 2010 states "powered devices which assist in lifting any
part of a car are forbidden in the pit lane during a race".
But at Mercedes GP, mechanics were testing new quick-release pit jacks that operate with the use of purely mechanical and spring-loaded triggers, rather than electronics or pneumatics.
There have also been some insider rumblings - most notably from within Red Bull Racing - about the design of the new McLaren MP4-25 car.
It is believed that some of the air flowing into the air box above Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button's heads is being channeled not to the engine, but also to the rear of the car for aerodynamic purposes.
More of an optical illusion. The sidepod ducts are concaved if you haven't noticed.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Can't see a difference myself, besides, isn't one of the technical regs that the cars should be symetrical both sides of the centre line of the car? Anyone know for certain?Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
As for the traffic lights, surely some human involvement must remain for a safe release to avoid a pitlane shunt.
With metronomic regularity there's been a red flag a few minutes from the end of today's session (Trulli's Lotus). Green again, will anybody go for a low-fuel flyer?
once again session stopped in last few minutes
this is ridiculous
And another one just two minutes from the end! Alonso this time. Looks as if the Hulk could end the day fastest.
Edit: it's over for today, with the Williams a fraction quicker than Alonso's best time:
1 Hulkenberg Williams 1m20.614s
2 Alonso Ferrari 1m20.637s +0.023
3 De la Rosa Sauber 1m20.973s +0.359
4 Liuzzi Force India 1m21.056s +0.442
5 Vettel Red Bull 1m21.258s +0.644
6 Alguersuari Toro Rosso 1m21.571s +0.957
7 Schumacher Mercedes 1m21.689s +1.075
8 Hamilton McLaren 1m22.152s +1.538
9 Kubica Renault 1m24.912s +4.298
10 Trulli Lotus 1m25.524s +4.910
11 Glock Virgin 1m25.942s +5.328
a very cynical red flag imo. Alonso doing a MSC Monaco?Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave Brockman
Unlikely. At the time, he was the only person on track with a realistic chance of beating the Hulk's time. My guess would be that he was trying too hard, but we'll have to wait and see if there was any problem with the car.Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
Is that not allowed then? Naughty air, how very dare it...... ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
Depends on how and why it's been used.Quote:
Originally Posted by SGWilko
If it happens to be used as cooling, even if it's a secondary use, then it will be legal. Ferrari used the "cooling" as the reason for their wheel frisbees, which they patently weren't but it was unprovable.
If it is solely for aero gain, then like the Ferrari nose duct of 2008 it will be outside the current regulations as the body must be free of aero gimmicks.
I doubt the aero boffins at Paragon would be daft enough not to have followed the letter of the law....or at the very least a provable interpretation of the letter of the law.
As for the spirit of the law....well, that doesn't exist except for in the minds of F1 forum dwellers.
Sauber looks very very strong!
yepQuote:
Originally Posted by Mia 01
its going to be a close season. A bunch of good cars and drivers.
I am so excited!Quote:
Originally Posted by truefan72
Quali yes, not sure about race pace due to fuel loads. Certainly a car that looks to fight with Brawn for best of the rest.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mia 01
Haug is part of Mercedes - what can he say?Quote:
Originally Posted by eu
Coulthard is not a member of either team. He can say anything he wants.
Fastest or quickest? I assume you mean quickest: the worst case scenario for Rosberg - the entire pitlane will be shocked :eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
Embarrassed? I don't think being beaten by Schumacher to pole is embarassing. If the car is capable - Schumacher can still spring a surprise.
Although if he is quickest, no doubt there will be requests to check the timing equipment :D
It was a close season last year although not as close as in 2008 or 2007.
Good on Hulkenberg - nice to see him give the finger to Alonso in "the best car he has ever driven" - why doesn't he drive it that way then? :-/
Give it a rest on the whole best car thing! We are not privy to fuel loads tyres or objectives of each run. I'm thrilled to see Williams up there, but with every team saying Ferrari look strong - possibly the strongest - so why are you constantly putting Alonso's comments down?Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
Alonso has specifically said that even though it is the best car he has ever driven, it does not mean that it is the best car on the grid.
Having said that, Ferrari are looking good.
Go NICO! 1m20.6s almost identical to little Nico and Fred's best time from earlier in the week.
Perhaps we have a situation where ten drivers could win a GP this year with 5 teams all having shown pace; McLaren, Ferrari, Williams, Mercedes and Red Bull. :D
IMO they will look stupid if their old driver beats them.Quote:
Originally Posted by Saint Devote
You'll never guess what: a red flag with 3 minutes left on the clock! :crazy:
Every day...
Barrichello this time.
And that's game.
1 Rosberg Mercedes 1m20.686s
2 Buemi Toro Rosso 1m21.413s +0.727
3 Button McLaren 1m21.450s +0.764
4 Barrichello Williams 1m21.975s +1.289
5 Massa Ferrari 1m22.344s +1.658
6 Petrov Renault 1m22.523s +1.837
7 Sutil Force India 1m22.606s +1.920
8 Vettel Red Bull 1m23.254s +2.568
9 Trulli Lotus 1m25.059s +4.373
10 Kobayashi Sauber 1m26.216s +5.530
11 Glock Virgin 1m26.305s +5.619
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Originally Posted by Dave Brockman
this is ridiculous
its really not about age.Quote:
Originally Posted by F1boat
It is about skill, competence, pace and guile.
MSC is still a superior driver with few equals so i do expect him to do well.Maybe not in the first race, but as the season progresses, I think he might have a race win in him. Although I think Rosberg will get one before him this season. I guess we will just have to watch.
surprised by Williams pace, it seems that the Cossie is not the donkey we thought, and therefore the new boys are genuinely off the pace, not just because of an enforced engine choice, that or Williams are by far the quickest but hobbled by the engine.
it does look close at the top - Red Bull, Merc, McLaren and Ferrari have all had their time at the top when they've got for a flyer and all seem pretty close on the long runs too, with Renault, Torro Rosso, Williams and Sauber all nipping at their heels. i think we might be in for a vintage season, i'm just hoping one of the big boys have not been sandbagging
All we have learnt with 2010 winter tests is that the field is extremely tight. How precise. :p :
Last year we got so many surprises (Brawn's early domination, RBR's domination in China, Force India's pole position - all were quite incredible to see) that I already got used to shocking and stunning results and I really want to see them keep coming, otherwise it would become boring, like watching endless McLaren/Ferrari domination. :s nore: The emotions of watching the qualifying sessions of the 2009 Australian and Belgian GP's will be unforgettable - "wtf was this?!?!" Need more of this! Please 2010, give us a shocking Force India/Sauber front row! :D Or why not even a Williams if Cossie is above others. :p : Or most shockingly - Stefan GP pole! :eek:
You seem to be quite excited, which is a good thing :up:Quote:
Originally Posted by jens
I am very happy for Nico's lap today.
And there speaks a proper F1 enthusiast, rather than someone who is impressed by the sport's machinations, wealth and status, which is nice to see. I agree — it should be a splendid season.Quote:
Originally Posted by jens