****Winter Testing #1 Jerez****
Discussion
entropy said:
On the one hand Ferrari didn't do proper long runs but on the other hand we don't know the fuel loads.
A couple of days ago Nasr set his quickest lap on soft tyres whereas Kimi set his quickest on the mediums. RBR and Merc were on heavy loads. Anybody with useful man maths?
Kimi set his fastest in the softs...Seb set his fastest (only a bit slower) on the mediums. A couple of days ago Nasr set his quickest lap on soft tyres whereas Kimi set his quickest on the mediums. RBR and Merc were on heavy loads. Anybody with useful man maths?
Some of my photos from the testing, got back Weds night.
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/simonholehan/sets/72...
Its a very easy circuit to spectate at, worth the trip I thought. dirt cheap and a good amount of action.
Few things of note having been there -
The McHonda - WHEN its running - sounds ace. Very distinctive, bassy, booming.
All the cars have a much more individual sound than what comes across on telly.
Renault powered cars are quiet and whooshy.
The new Sauber driver was enjoying the opportunity for some wet experience at the end of the day on Monday,, really working at throwing the car about, trying lines etc, was interesting to watch.
The Williams, both drivers, looks fantastic. The braking, turn in etc appears just 'looks' right. I know its meaningless, but something about that car just looks and feels good. I really hope its a good sign and Bottas can maybe try for a win or two this year.
https://m.flickr.com/#/photos/simonholehan/sets/72...
Its a very easy circuit to spectate at, worth the trip I thought. dirt cheap and a good amount of action.
Few things of note having been there -
The McHonda - WHEN its running - sounds ace. Very distinctive, bassy, booming.
All the cars have a much more individual sound than what comes across on telly.
Renault powered cars are quiet and whooshy.
The new Sauber driver was enjoying the opportunity for some wet experience at the end of the day on Monday,, really working at throwing the car about, trying lines etc, was interesting to watch.
The Williams, both drivers, looks fantastic. The braking, turn in etc appears just 'looks' right. I know its meaningless, but something about that car just looks and feels good. I really hope its a good sign and Bottas can maybe try for a win or two this year.
andyps said:
Scuffers said:
Somewhat different situation, last years red bull was a terrific car, with a st engine.
We don't know if that is different yet. Not enough laps or enough speed to know if the chassis is good, and to know about the engine. Let's wait and see.Although we.have to assume Renault have moved forward, the others have not stood still.
andyps said:
Scuffers said:
Somewhat different situation, last years red bull was a terrific car, with a st engine.
We don't know if that is different yet. Not enough laps or enough speed to know if the chassis is good, and to know about the engine. Let's wait and see.rdjohn said:
andyps said:
Scuffers said:
Somewhat different situation, last years red bull was a terrific car, with a st engine.
We don't know if that is different yet. Not enough laps or enough speed to know if the chassis is good, and to know about the engine. Let's wait and see.suffolk009 said:
Interesting that amongst all the doom and gloom about McLaren, they remain second favourites with the bookies for the WDC.
I realise I'm a bit late replying to this one, but just been chatting to someone from McLaren, and his exact words were: "I wouldn't waste your money betting on us this year." Hopefully 2016 will prove more impressive. Gassing Station | Formula 1 | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff