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5th January 2010, 14:24 #1
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F1 2010: Testing sessions thread
This Thread has been started to talk about the upcoming testing sessions.
Help to keep everyone updated about the latest news in the testing sessions.
Here are the dates of the testing session:
February 1st – 3rd – Valencia (Ricardo Tormo), Spain
February 10th – 13th – Jerez, Spain
February 17th – 20th – Jerez, Spain
February 25th – 28th – Circuit de catalunya, Spain
Testing dates source:http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2010/01/0...ates-confirmed
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5th January 2010, 14:42 #2
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Was going to start a new thread about this but might as well stick it here.
Anyone else annoyed at the testing ban? The winter used to be boring enough as it was F1-wise even when there was more testing going on, but at least we got to see new car/driver combinations bed themselves in, make early comparisons and predictions (often meaningless, but nothing better to do!).
Now it's all basically going to be done in one quick burst of just over a month
Can't wait for the 1st.
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6th January 2010, 10:29 #3
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Testing updates
BMW-Sauber will reveal its 2010 F1 car on January 31st at Valencia.
The wraps will come off the new car at 2:30pm local time.
Testing for the 2010 F1 season will begin at the track the day after, when Mercedes will also launch their 2010 challenger.
Source: F1 fanatic
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9th January 2010, 04:40 #4
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Originally Posted by V12
On the positive side it is pressurized and THAT is very formula 1. Generally I like the Bernie idea of the racing teams having the Monday as test days.
I think the first testing times in 2010 will be the most waited for in many seasons given the new driver combinations and Schumacher factor.
The great advantage that a team gains with Ross and this is leveraged with Schumacher is that they RACE so well. That was evident last year at Brawn where Jenson was able to score points constantly and protect his lead.
The Ross factor cannot be underestimated given that Jenson tightened up so much inteh second part of the season. And this must be forgiven because what people forget that after ten years of struggle this was also something new for Jenson despite his experience.
I am sure that Schumacher is going to suck the air out of the room that first day he returns to the cockpit and begins to set times......!
I imagine that the circuit will attract a crowd rivvalling a grand prix on Feb 1Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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9th January 2010, 15:44 #5
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Originally Posted by V12Blackadder! Blackadder! With many a cunning plan,
Blackadder! Blackadder! You horrid little man.
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10th January 2010, 08:40 #6
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10th January 2010, 17:39 #7
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Originally Posted by f1indiablogTír gan teanga, tír gan anam
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10th January 2010, 18:12 #8
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Originally Posted by f1indiablogJense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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12th January 2010, 10:06 #9
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Red Bull plan to skip the first test;
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80809
They've done it before, but I should think that with so little testing under current regulations getting the boots on the ground straight away would be important?
Do we take it at face value? Or are they behind schedule due to the relatively late confirmation of Renault engines?All other opinions are wrong....
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Originally Posted by Sonic
I don't think the RBR-Renault is in trouble based on the Mclaren engineers conclusion after last year's frenetic turnaround, that being able to test would have significantly SLOWED the amazing progress of the MP4-24.
Interesting.
And the question surrounding the Virgin-Cosworth is - will they discover that using CFD only and not any windtunnel is sound after all - just look at the 2009 Acura's performance in ALMS?
This confounded the rule that CFD-only is workable in the front but from the middle of the car its effectiveness drops sharply making it impossible to design an effective rear.
Virgin is definitely the most interesting concept this year.Jense - Mclaren MP4-25 :DMonzaOne :D
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