F1 2010: Testing sessions thread

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Originally Posted by SGWilko

Not if Ferrari run multi lap qually runs to get the tyres up to speed. But then, they have to start the race on those tyres......

Catch 22

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well, this sounds like things are gonna get interesting then...

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

On the other hand Alonso has driven rubbish since 2007, the cars have moved on since then too as well as Fernando being a rather emotional fellow.

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Oh puuurlease! Are you trying to suggest that a double world champion does not recognise a good car when he sees it? By your reasoning, Jenson, having driven pants cars since (at least) 2006 wouldn't have realised the Brawn was a good car if it had a banner draped across it which read "best car you'll ever drive".

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Originally Posted by Sonic

Oh puuurlease! Are you trying to suggest that a double world champion does not recognise a good car when he sees it? By your reasoning, Jenson, having driven pants cars since (at least) 2006 wouldn't have realised the Brawn was a good car if it had a banner draped across it which read "best car you'll ever drive".

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I said exactly what I meant. Again:
Alonso has driven rubbish since 2007, the cars have moved on since then too as well as Fernando being a rather emotional fellow.

So it WILL feel that way - it does not mean that it is to be a dominant car in 2010 that the entire grid ought to "fear".

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Originally Posted by henners88

The Ferrari does look like a solid car indeed but while it has superior elements, I also see areas where it is inferior to some of its rivals. It had that run in Jerez where Alonso completed 47 laps on one set of tyres which was impressive to say the least. Then again track conditions are very different from track to track and the temperatures are also a component in determining how long the tyres will last. We can draw many conclusions from testing and its also a time where drivers like to play the game with the media by claiming they have the best chance etc etc. Alonso mentioned that Ferrari have yet to show their hand, and that he thought the others already had. Rubbish, Mercedes with the likes of SchM and Brawn are masters of this tactic and Mclaren also enjoy the odd game.

Valencia and Jerez were the warm ups where reliabilty, systems checks, and driver preference is ironed out and I feel Catalunya will show us a little more of who is where even though certain teams will still be holding back some of their capabilities no doubt. Ferrari are very good, but I feel Mclaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes are closer than they are letting on. In fact Mercedes were using last years diffuser and are awaiting their latest update on this. Many more updates will come from all teams involved in Barcelona, and up til now I think Mercedes and Mclaren are the ones who have given the least away.

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I agree with you. And on Twitter the report said that after Jenson's 1.18.1 the team were so obviously delighted - I suspect that they did not expect that time.

Mclaren said that anything like a race set-up will only be bolted on at the Catalunya test.

And anyone claiming superiority now without seeing what the RBR 06 can do is cruising for a bruising!

Of course I would LOVE those 1.18 laps of Jense to be indicative of being the "2010 Brawn", but it is early days yet. At least we know - I think - that the top runners have all produced decent cars.

Although Gary Anderson reckons we could see political screaming when all the diffusers are exposed. This is F1 after all! :D

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

I said exactly what I meant. Again:
Alonso has driven rubbish since 2007, the cars have moved on since then too as well as Fernando being a rather emotional fellow.

So it WILL feel that way - it does not mean that it is to be a dominant car in 2010 that the entire grid ought to "fear".

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I think that even after Valencia where Ferrari dominated, Alonso said that there is no car like the 2009 Brawn GP. No obvious dominator.

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

I said exactly what I meant. Again:
Alonso has driven rubbish since 2007, the cars have moved on since then too as well as Fernando being a rather emotional fellow.

So it WILL feel that way - it does not mean that it is to be a dominant car in 2010 that the entire grid ought to "fear".

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ROFL! :D ! Two times WDC or an internet know it all, who am I gonna believe?

Your so blinded by your bromance with Jenson that you forget that after years of driving rubbish Jenson failed to recognise the Brawn as a world beater. His exact words escape me but were something along the lines of - ok guys this car isn't bad, a good base line - to which his team responded that he was over half a second up.

Whereas, Alonso went about his business quietly and after several days testing declared it to be the best car he's driven - I have to say I'm more inclined to believe him than you!

Any predictions on the speed of the F1 cars after 2 jerez tests?
Any team sandbagging?

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

I said exactly what I meant. Again:
Alonso has driven rubbish since 2007, the cars have moved on since then too as well as Fernando being a rather emotional fellow.

So it WILL feel that way - it does not mean that it is to be a dominant car in 2010 that the entire grid ought to "fear".

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Look, I'm with you on not liking or supporting Alonso, but you have to admit that the chap knows a thing or two about Formula One cars! If he says the Ferrari is quick then I'm inclined to take him at his word rather than assume that I know better.

I hope he's wrong, naturally... :p

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Originally Posted by f1indiablog

Any predictions on the speed of the F1 cars after 2 jerez tests?
Any team sandbagging?

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This is probably as sober and rational view as you'll find anywhere:
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/0...l-to-play-for/

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Originally Posted by Dave Brockman

This is probably as sober and rational view as you'll find anywhere:
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/0...l-to-play-for/

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thanks