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I agree. Adrian Newey still designs the Red Bull cars and Ferrari's technical line-up isn't massively better than in the previous couple of years. Logically, they are not suddenly going to see the light if they haven't in the past. I expect Red Bull to be fastest with Mclaren improving as the season goes on.Quote:
Originally Posted by jens
Well, I actually think tha is perfectly normal for a brand new car to have issues. It would be surpring if it did not.
What I perceive instead troublesome is seeing a RB wich is an upgrade from last year car suffering so many failures. If anything their car is supposed to be testing without any problems. Not Ferrari. As Newey said himeself this car was designed around the exaust system. Well that's now gone. So their "new" car is not going to be a second faster than everyone else like last year.
As far as McLAren is concerned, I am not the only wondering if their decision to be the only team in not changing their nose is in fact a good decision. I predict McLaren would be changing their nose either in Australia or soon after.
Also I see not much mention about Mercedes. I wonder if they have a surprise they want to show the competition as late as possible. Renault and Kimi could also surprise a lot of people as well.
Of course if they would be the only ones who got it right then they would have all the reasons to be very proud of it and with reason. But for some reason, I don't know, it does not seem right. They are taking a big chance with their "originality". Assuming they got it wrong, I wonder how long would take them to replace it. It should not take long to see that actually.
RBR problems are what expected for testing but Alonso's assessment that Ferrari understand "20%" of their car is not a nice figure and is very worrying. It is a hindrance that compromises the WDC fight.Quote:
Originally Posted by mstillhere
We've seen McLaren in the past scratching their heads with rear downforce: data correlation, data gathering, trying to understand the data and come up with the correct solutions. This leaves you falling behind because rivals will be focusing more on performance whilst you're stuck on square 1.
Though I made a brutal assessment there is still hope. McLaren drivers will take points off each other; if Webber can step up and make a good fight with Vettel again then all Alonso have to do is not replicate 2010 and over drive the car - but then what of Massa....Quote:
Originally Posted by jens
Massa has lost it and won't be a title contender this year or ever.
I'm going to Barcelona on Tuesday for the first day of the second test. I can't wait to hear F1 engines roar in anger again.
Along with Autosport live commentary, I like to view this coverage for analyzing stints (t&d) during the practice live, and it is left up until the next session for analysis, trollers, and even fanbois. This is what the last test ended up looking like, and will change tomorrow.
Timing: 10 february, friday. Circuit of Jerez, Spain.
It accounts for every minute so don’t be surprised if it seems like they are not counting the stints correctly.
Bold words! You don't know that bro. :monkeedanQuote:
Originally Posted by The Black Knight
Phew.... Top 3 will be McLaren, Ferrari and Adrian Newey :)
Ferrari may be slightly ahead of where I thought they would be. Possibly they will be the ones on the pace come the first race.
Macca's are in a better state than last year but don't have that element of raw speed it seems. This is becoming a bit of a habit with them starting the season behind the curve and by the time they get up to speed, the championship's won. I just hope they're a bit more on it from the start this year.
As for Red Bull, I'm not too sure I agree with Wedge that they are sandbagging. I think that rather than flexing wings, they were employing a type of active suspension thet FI tried to emulate. Has the mockers now been put on this by the FIA? If so, they might be back on a level playing field and struggling to regain the intuitive.
Well stated Knockie! Alonso just put in a decent 10 lap stint. It's sometimes hard to judge his times becaus he always is trying to setup s1 when their is a little traffic! Plus Lotus hasn't run a lap in about an hour and fifteen minutes.
Alonso stint :
1:24.100 (15)
1:24.894 (16)
1:25.257 (17)
1:25.209 (18)
1:25.983 (19)
1:27.744 (20)
1:25.444 (21)
1:25.295 (22)
1:27.568 (23)
Lotus have given up for the day, they were using their second chassis, but found a problem and sent it back to Enstone. Presumabley they are bringing in the 1st chassis now so they can run the rest of the week still