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CraigyMc said:
No, not really.
Alonso's fastest time was set by bypassing the chicane at the end of the lap.
Alonso's time would have been fastest when the part failed.Alonso's fastest time was set by bypassing the chicane at the end of the lap.
Trackside bystanders having commented that MCL and red bull looked best handling.
Got to say that is looking up, tbh. The afternoon was 8 degrees cooler so much slower track. I can't see much bad for them right this second.
Some Gump said:
CraigyMc said:
No, not really.
Alonso's fastest time was set by bypassing the chicane at the end of the lap.
Alonso's time would have been fastest when the part failed.Alonso's fastest time was set by bypassing the chicane at the end of the lap.
Trackside bystanders having commented that MCL and red bull looked best handling.
Got to say that is looking up, tbh. The afternoon was 8 degrees cooler so much slower track. I can't see much bad for them right this second.
The halo looks awful on most of the cars, but the Renault looks the best to me.
I think the halo is going to put a lot of people off F1 this year.
It defo looks like something bolted on from Halfords.
I doubt there will be much running on Tuesday with a top temp of 5°C forecast and overnight snow..
I think the halo is going to put a lot of people off F1 this year.
It defo looks like something bolted on from Halfords.
I doubt there will be much running on Tuesday with a top temp of 5°C forecast and overnight snow..
CraigyMc said:
Some Gump said:
CraigyMc said:
No, not really.
Alonso's fastest time was set by bypassing the chicane at the end of the lap.
Alonso's time would have been fastest when the part failed.Alonso's fastest time was set by bypassing the chicane at the end of the lap.
Trackside bystanders having commented that MCL and red bull looked best handling.
Got to say that is looking up, tbh. The afternoon was 8 degrees cooler so much slower track. I can't see much bad for them right this second.
if McLaren are still 1.5 seconds off and two compunds softer in the middle of week 3 - the 'not looking good for them' observations will carry more weight
ETA: From Gary Anderson on Autosport
[i]The big negative about this test is the temperature isn't representative. Cooling these cars is tough, and they operate in a relatively small working window. You need to be in that window, let's say the water temperature should be in the region of 120C whether the ambient is 0C or 35C.
You can't simulate that range of conditions, you just have to run for the temperature as it is. And that can mean running a lot of blanking on the radiators to avoid over-cooling, which affects the airflow. The variation in temperature also affects the aerodynamic flow of the car both inside the bodywork and externally.[/i]
Quite interesting.
Edited by Vocal Minority on Tuesday 27th February 09:00
Edited by Vocal Minority on Tuesday 27th February 09:00
Edited by Vocal Minority on Tuesday 27th February 09:01
lbc said:
I think the halo is going to put a lot of people off F1 this year.
It defo looks like something bolted on from Halfords.
In the spirit of boy racers aping motorsport trends I truly hope this one catches on. A fibreglass halo strapped to a Golf bonnet would entertain me no end. It defo looks like something bolted on from Halfords.
I'm still astonished you can't buy a can of fake flow-viz to paint up the side of your VXR.
TheInternet said:
lbc said:
I think the halo is going to put a lot of people off F1 this year.
It defo looks like something bolted on from Halfords.
In the spirit of boy racers aping motorsport trends I truly hope this one catches on. A fibreglass halo strapped to a Golf bonnet would entertain me no end. It defo looks like something bolted on from Halfords.
I'm still astonished you can't buy a can of fake flow-viz to paint up the side of your VXR.
Anyways, so far today they are fitting the sensors to the cars and aero testing, so if there are any times posted, take no notice of them.
Was wondering what was going on with Red Bull, seems they've lost most of their morning with a fuel leak.
Gary Anderson on the Autosport podcast has observed Alonso trying to get past Hartley in the Toro Rosso yesterday and failing as it was too fast in a straight line. Not sure if he was just trying to heighten the irony, if not that is hilarious and frustrating at the same time.
Gary Anderson on the Autosport podcast has observed Alonso trying to get past Hartley in the Toro Rosso yesterday and failing as it was too fast in a straight line. Not sure if he was just trying to heighten the irony, if not that is hilarious and frustrating at the same time.
LordGrover said:
HustleRussell said:
Apparently the Mercedes looks pretty tricky compared to the Ferrari, Red Bull and Mclaren
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