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5th March 2021, 18:22 #1
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2021 Winter Testing One
The regulations for 2021 introduced several small changes to the cars. The most significant is the narrowing of the chassis floor, which has the effect of reducing the inherent ground effect at the backend of the car. Consequently reducing effective downforce significantly. Every team has presented a new car with all sorts of gizmo to recover the lost downforce at the rear. The question really is, which chassis platform sufferers the most from the narrower floor? Do the rake cars benefit or suffer more than flat cars like the Mercedes?
I guess we shall find out at winter testing, which runs from March 12th to 14th. Is the narrow floor enough to cause a brawn effect with one car suddenly storming ahead of the familiar front runners?Last edited by Nitrodaze; 6th March 2021 at 08:54.
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10th March 2021, 01:08 #2
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The floor changes could have an impact, and with so many cars taking different approaches, it could shake things up more than we are expecting.
I'm looking forward to finding out which direction it all takes. I'm ready to see some cars on track!
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12th March 2021, 09:11 #3
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Mercedes with gearbox problems. They have missed most of the mornings running. umm!
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12th March 2021, 12:41 #4
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It is looking like a three days testing is optimistic for a proper preparation for a new season.
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12th March 2021, 13:18 #5
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Verstappen leading the way so far with Norris and Ricardo coming in at #2 and #3.
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12th March 2021, 15:21 #6
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My guess is that Mercedes are working out their kinks and probably hiding a bit of their speed.
These cars, in terms of the powertrain and many components are pretty much the same as 2020.
Norris in the Mclaren was just .125 behind the RBR on Hards vs Verstappen's Mediums, and that's with the Mercedes engine etc bolted unto that car's chassis.
So i don't suspect there are any major issues with the Mercedes.
We'll see how they get on tomorrow and Sunday.Last edited by truefan72; 12th March 2021 at 16:45.
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12th March 2021, 18:06 #8
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just a slightly insignificant point.
In watching the FOM timing on the screen and in the app, they got 3 teams with a blue icon next to the name which seems confusing. Why could they not make the Williams a yellow color. They already have it from Renault last year so it's not as if they gotta come up with something new. Just a mild annoyance with 3 blue iconsLast edited by truefan72; 12th March 2021 at 18:26.
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12th March 2021, 21:14 #9
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Mercedes is sand bagging.
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13th March 2021, 13:48 #10
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Merc is well known for sandbagging, but with such limited testing this year they won't be able to do it for long!
I hope the track conditions improve, or we might all be guessing until the first race.
Impressive morning from Evans and Ogier tho.. Let's see if some rain would come in the Afternoon, some clouds ale rising here
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