Thoughts on Barcelona Testing

[AndyL]

Haas actually I have to admit has perhaps exceeded expectations. They are still going to be near the rear end of the field, but could be within striking distance of established teams. Guess the Ferrari help with all the gadgets and car parts has been enormous - otherwise it would be impossible for a new team to start out well.

It's interesting to see things like the little wing on top of the engine cover, that only Haas and Ferrari have and no-one else. Gives a hint of how much Ferrari input there has been into the Haas car.

[Craig O'Brien]

I attended the 4th day in Barcelona. It was a great experience even for me who has been to many GP's. 15 Euros for a day pass what entitles you access to any part of the track apart from the pits. I highly recommend it to anyone.
From what I could tell this season is going to be very close and interesting. Mercedes are very reliable but Ferrari have upped the game again this year in terms of performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1bfYJYYJvA Some of my footage from Thursday.

[Stan Reid]

I attended the 4th day in Barcelona. It was a great experience even for me who has been to many GP's. 15 Euros for a day pass what entitles you access to any part of the track apart from the pits. I highly recommend it to anyone.
From what I could tell this season is going to be very close and interesting. Mercedes are very reliable but Ferrari have upped the game again this year in terms of performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1bfYJYYJvA Some of my footage from Thursday.

Thanks Craig-Nice to hear them with their new "Hollywood" mufflers.

[Stan Reid]

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[Craig O'Brien]

Thanks Craig-Nice to hear them with their new "Hollywood" mufflers.

Definitely louder than last season.

[Nitrodaze]

The Mercedes with its three pipe exhaust have a really cool sound. The races are going to have a better sound effect this season

[Jag_Warrior]

I attended the 4th day in Barcelona. It was a great experience even for me who has been to many GP's. 15 Euros for a day pass what entitles you access to any part of the track apart from the pits. I highly recommend it to anyone.
From what I could tell this season is going to be very close and interesting. Mercedes are very reliable but Ferrari have upped the game again this year in terms of performance.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1bfYJYYJvA Some of my footage from Thursday.

Thank you, sir!

[Stan Reid]

Well, day 5 is tomorrow. Maybe they'll have the chicken fences off them by then.

[AndyL]

Someone finally beat Mercedes for laps completed... Sainz clocked up 166 laps today, vs 164 between Hamilton and Rosberg.

[Nitrodaze]

Someone finally beat Mercedes for laps completed... Sainz clocked up 166 laps today, vs 164 between Hamilton and Rosberg.

I think Rosberg clocked 174 in the feb testing sessions.