F1 2010: Testing sessions thread

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

Anderson thinks the fins are ugly and ought to be banned by the FIA. He says they are useful signboards.

But I wonder how a team like Ferrari will react if Red Bull and Mclaren do all the running at Sakhir?

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The worst case scenario for them is if Michael is fastest. They will be shocked and embarrassed.

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Originally Posted by wedge

A bit premature. McLaren & Ferrari have yet to show their hand against each other

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Mercedes GP as well, I expect these three teams to improve, but still RBR look good to me.

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??

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Originally Posted by F1boat

Mercedes GP as well, I expect these three teams to improve, but still RBR look good to me.

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I'd go with David Coulthard's assessment that RB06 and MP4-25 are "the cars" so far.

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Originally Posted by henners88

Mclaren were testing a traffic light system yesterday which tells the driver when all four wheels have been changed. One light for each wheel in effect. It looks like most teams are looking heavily at the pit stops, as they are rumoured to be around 3 to 4 seconds. Traffic lights might be a common thing next season IMO.. :)

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Hmmm...I predict trouble if the system is to be used. I remember certain red cars having problems with these sorts of automatic devices...

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Originally Posted by DexDexter

Hmmm...I predict trouble if the system is to be used. I remember certain red cars having problems with these sorts of automatic devices...

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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.

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

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

I'd go with David Coulthard's assessment that RB06 and MP4-25 are "the cars" so far.

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He's connections to these teams is just a coincidence of course. Interesting that not even involved people like Haug have it so clear.

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Originally Posted by Saint Devote

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".......?

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Come on, a team trying to improve its car? don't be silly, that's unheard of. Interesting times however:

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.