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Originally Posted by Garry Walker
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Whom? Sorry, I don't know! :(Quote:
Originally Posted by Garry Walker
Auto Motor und Sport. A german paper, very reliable usually. They usually have loads of stories not told by english speaking press.Quote:
Originally Posted by N4D13
If you speak german, read their webpage, it is worth it.
Thanks a lot! I don't speak any German at all, but I'll try Google Translator. :pQuote:
Originally Posted by Garry Walker
Ferrari have confirmed they are not happy with the new car.
Well, this is certainly true that as Ferrari's car is completely new, it takes more time to understand it properly and unlock its potential. On the other hand cars, which are evolutionary, can be working well immediately, but without as much development potential. We have seen it with Ferrari itself in previous seasons - they have always been more impressive in winter testing than in actual season. Now it is the other way around.
But also it shall not be overlooked that they have some catch-up to do. Being fast straight out of the box has proven important throughout the years. It is not impossible to improve and make an impressive comeback. Also Alonso-Ferrari did it in 2010, after they seemed out of the title fight after mid-season. But it is a huge challenge. Basically Ferrari needs smooth and flawless development cycles from now on.
Both BMW in 2008 and McLaren in 2011 had problems in testing, but managed to overcome them. In 2007 Honda was in trouble straightaway and never recovered. Also some serious issues may not be discovered yet with the first week of testing. I remember in 2009 McLaren's problems started becoming evident only in mid-February. Then again it was also a unique year and nobody was sure, where they were standing.
Now Rosberg is testing the 2011 car? Wtf?
Is their new car not ready?
Every publication I have read says 2011-spec so is it an evolution of last year's car or are they having massive issues with the new car that they can't even test it?
With no in-season testing this seems either suicidal or a complete disaster...
Mercedes have, for some time, clearly stated it is their intention to have the new car ready for the 2nd test, giving them asa much development time as possible. Also, they struggled with the tyres, so they are at the first test with the old car purely to evaluate the new for 2012 tyres.Quote:
Originally Posted by Koz
Merc had always intended to do the first test in their 2011 car to better evaluate the new tyres with a car that they already know.Quote:
Originally Posted by Koz
It also gives them more time to develop the 2012 car in the wind tunnel etc.
We'll see if this plan will work, but it's always been their plan.
As for times, don't read anything into them people. This is the first test and teams will be making sure that all the systems are working at expected, and that the data they are getting from their car corroborates with what their simulators told them.
Having said that Ferrari doesn't look to be in too good a shape (based on what we are hearing from the team). Who knows, this is a new car and they might sort it out and find a way to unleash its potential... but there's also always a chance that they might not.
Solid performance by MS :cool: