Mah still very slow laps, the track was slippery cause in the night before the test, (yesterday) was raining
Tomorrow will be the last day of test for the preseason, hoping they push till 1.15.5
1 Sebastian VETTEL Ferrari 1:16.841 143
2 Pierre GASLY Alpha Tauri +0.225 137
3 Lance STROLL Racing Point +0.277 130
4 Nicholas LATIFI Williams +0.472 158
5 Lando NORRIS McLaren +0.732 111
6 Max VERSTAPPEN Red Bull +0.897 31
7 Valtteri BOTTAS Mercedes +1.144 47
8 Esteban OCON Renault +1.172 37
9 Kevin MAGNUSSEN Haas +1.384 108
10 Alexander ALBON Red Bull +1.552 59
11 Daniel RICCIARDO Renault +1.554 57
12 Antonio GIOVINAZZI Alfa Romeo +2.829 90
13 Lewis HAMILTON Mercedes +5.584 14
Source, https://www.oasport.it/2020/02/f1-test-barcellona-2020-sebastian-vettel-davanti-a-tutti-reazione-ferrari-in-un-day5-dalle-tante-incognite/
Hamilton got an elettrical failure.
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February 27, 2020, 03:23:48 PM
February 27, 2020, 03:21:57 PM
I'm happy to see Kubica results. Ok, he is just test driver now. But last season when he always lost to Russel in Williams last season and he was getting lot of hate. But now when he is in decent car, he show that he can drive fast.
Also, it's good to see Williams improved a lot, they are much faster and maybe will be able to compete for points this season.
BTW, Today Vettel was fastest, while Hamilton is last after mechanical failure. Tomorrow is last day of tests.
Also, it's good to see Williams improved a lot, they are much faster and maybe will be able to compete for points this season.
BTW, Today Vettel was fastest, while Hamilton is last after mechanical failure. Tomorrow is last day of tests.
February 26, 2020, 01:40:04 PM
The 1st day of the second week has been concluded with those results
Source: https://twitter.com/F1/status/1232715182218018816
Tomorrow due to the driver's rotations will be the last day of testing for almost half ot the drivers so is almost sure that they finally will start pushing (not to 100%)
Pole of 2019 was 1.15.4 here, best time so far is 1.15.9 by Bottas
If they push with the 100% of the power they can easily go near 1.14.5, around 1 sec faster than the pole of the last year.
I will be happy to see 1.15.0
Source: https://twitter.com/F1/status/1232715182218018816
Tomorrow due to the driver's rotations will be the last day of testing for almost half ot the drivers so is almost sure that they finally will start pushing (not to 100%)
Pole of 2019 was 1.15.4 here, best time so far is 1.15.9 by Bottas
If they push with the 100% of the power they can easily go near 1.14.5, around 1 sec faster than the pole of the last year.
I will be happy to see 1.15.0
February 23, 2020, 03:47:03 PM
New tests in 2 days and we will see the true potential of the new Ferrari and if they were hiding.
Keep also in mind that on the previous week they used aerodynamic form the last GP of 2019.
They will use a new nose for sure and a new back wing. Let's see if the Mondial will be over before starting.
The test will last 3 days and will start again on Wednesday at 9.00 AM in Barcelona.
Keep also in mind that on the previous week they used aerodynamic form the last GP of 2019.
They will use a new nose for sure and a new back wing. Let's see if the Mondial will be over before starting.
The test will last 3 days and will start again on Wednesday at 9.00 AM in Barcelona.
February 21, 2020, 09:38:15 AM
They have the money and they invest it in the evolution of F1.
I wonder why we blame Mercedes for bringing innovation to the sport and taking F1 to the next level and we do not judge other teams such as Ferrari who doesn't do anything to improve their performance.
I wonder why we blame Mercedes for bringing innovation to the sport and taking F1 to the next level and we do not judge other teams such as Ferrari who doesn't do anything to improve their performance.
Are you joking right?
Teams like Ferrari and Redbull spend over 300 million for a year in their cars.
Source: https://it.motorsport.com/f1/news/budget-f1-gli-investimenti-come-la-classifica-costruttori/4499888/
Mercers seem to have better engineers but the past is not so clear.
They used illegals holes on their wheels.
They did illegals tests in the past.
February 21, 2020, 09:03:58 AM
They have the money and they invest it in the evolution of F1.
I wonder why we blame Mercedes for bringing innovation to the sport and taking F1 to the next level and we do not judge other teams such as Ferrari who doesn't do anything to improve their performance.
I wonder why we blame Mercedes for bringing innovation to the sport and taking F1 to the next level and we do not judge other teams such as Ferrari who doesn't do anything to improve their performance.
February 21, 2020, 08:33:25 AM
I think it already is.James Allison from Mercedes team just said we have a new device in our steering wheel and we are pretty much confident that it is permitted in the rules.I think that anyone who creates innovation has a big advantage over the others so most probably will be a boring 2020 F1 to watch.
The device is still "under investigation" but so far it should be allowed.
They spent on this a lot of money, a lot of millions so yes it will be a huge advantage for many months.
The odds of Mercedes winning are going down quickly.
Avg is 1.4 now...
February 21, 2020, 04:21:28 AM
Times are irrelevant for day 2, they did all long runs to prepare the race setup.
Source: https://sport.sky.it/formula-1/2020/02/20/formula-1-test-barcellona-2020-seconda-giornata
The important this is the new steering wheel from mercedes, is the championship already over?
Source: https://sport.sky.it/formula-1/2020/02/20/formula-1-test-barcellona-2020-seconda-giornata
The important this is the new steering wheel from mercedes, is the championship already over?
I think it already is.James Allison from Mercedes team just said we have a new device in our steering wheel and we are pretty much confident that it is permitted in the rules.I think that anyone who creates innovation has a big advantage over the others so most probably will be a boring 2020 F1 to watch.
February 20, 2020, 04:30:24 PM
Times are irrelevant for day 2, they did all long runs to prepare the race setup.
Source: https://sport.sky.it/formula-1/2020/02/20/formula-1-test-barcellona-2020-seconda-giornata
The important this is the new steering wheel from mercedes, is the championship already over?
Source: https://sport.sky.it/formula-1/2020/02/20/formula-1-test-barcellona-2020-seconda-giornata
The important this is the new steering wheel from mercedes, is the championship already over?
February 20, 2020, 08:33:00 AM
We have a case!
Mercedes are using a new device on their steering wheel to change the camber during a lap.
Basically, they are moving up and down the steering wheel decreasing the air resistance on the straight and increasing the footprint on turns.
What an innovation if it will be judged positive.
Edit a video here
https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/status/1230444698218745857
Mercedes are using a new device on their steering wheel to change the camber during a lap.
Basically, they are moving up and down the steering wheel decreasing the air resistance on the straight and increasing the footprint on turns.
What an innovation if it will be judged positive.
Edit a video here
https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/status/1230444698218745857
I hope it will be judged positively and I see no reason why FIA should ban it from being used.In fact Formula1 would be much better to watch if they only set a max horse power allowed and let the teams develop their engines in different ways without forcing the development with fixed rules.This way I think we would have a lot more competition.
February 20, 2020, 07:06:29 AM
We have a case!
Mercedes are using a new device on their steering wheel to change the camber during a lap.
Basically, they are moving up and down the steering wheel decreasing the air resistance on the straight and increasing the footprint on turns.
What an innovation if it will be judged positive.
Edit a video here
https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/status/1230444698218745857
Mercedes are using a new device on their steering wheel to change the camber during a lap.
Basically, they are moving up and down the steering wheel decreasing the air resistance on the straight and increasing the footprint on turns.
What an innovation if it will be judged positive.
Edit a video here
https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/status/1230444698218745857
February 20, 2020, 01:43:59 AM
Long test day, Mercedes is dominating but Ferrari is hiding... let's see if tomorrow they will push a little more.
Source: https://twitter.com/F1/status/1230162112720392192
Source: https://twitter.com/F1/status/1230162112720392192
@coinlocket$ this practice session seems to be a repeat of the last season races where Hamilton was always on the top, and Ferrari was constantly struggling to win the races.
It's impossibe to make conclusions from tests results, especially just after first day. So, I can say only one thing - it's good to see Williams improving compared with previous season. Maybe this year they won't be so slow and will be able to compete with teams like Haas.
@LTU_btc while I agree with your view point that test results and race results can be completely different, but I have a gut feeling that Hamilton is winning the title again this season, unless Ferrari drivers can perform a miracle and stop him.
February 19, 2020, 06:44:41 PM
It's impossibe to make conclusions from tests results, especially just after first day. So, I can say only one thing - it's good to see Williams improving compared with previous season. Maybe this year they won't be so slow and will be able to compete with teams like Haas.
February 19, 2020, 12:37:34 PM
Long test day, Mercedes is dominating but Ferrari is hiding... let's see if tomorrow they will push a little more.
Source: https://twitter.com/F1/status/1230162112720392192
Source: https://twitter.com/F1/status/1230162112720392192
February 19, 2020, 07:07:52 AM
1st half-day is gone. These are the results.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog
Times, for now, don't really matter especially with a Racing team car so close to the top.
Astonishing the times, however, they are 1 second faster than the 1st they of 2019 tests.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog
Times, for now, don't really matter especially with a Racing team car so close to the top.
Astonishing the times, however, they are 1 second faster than the 1st they of 2019 tests.
February 19, 2020, 02:56:25 AM
Test will starts in 10 minutes and we already have a change.
Vettel is not ok and he will skip today, LeClerc will take his spot.
Source: https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/1230033441074360320
Vettel is not ok and he will skip today, LeClerc will take his spot.
Source: https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/1230033441074360320
Many fans are expecting Leclerc to be the main driver supported by Ferrari this year based on last year performance and I also agree with that.Vettel it seems has lost his motivation compared to Leclerc and Vettel is also a few years older.I think that Ferrari should be the main competition to Mercedes but I also hope the other teams have increased their game.The test of today of course will not show the full power of the cars.
February 19, 2020, 02:51:58 AM
Test will starts in 10 minutes and we already have a change.
Vettel is not ok and he will skip today, LeClerc will take his spot.
Source: https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/1230033441074360320
Vettel is not ok and he will skip today, LeClerc will take his spot.
Source: https://twitter.com/ScuderiaFerrari/status/1230033441074360320
February 16, 2020, 05:00:00 PM
^ Is it on YT?
Anyway... Red Bull Racing's RB16. *Does the chef's kiss*
Can't wait to see all these cars run on an actual race setting. I feel RBR could have a slight edge on Ferrari this year.
[img height=300 width=500]https://i.imgur.com/tWx9SxL.jpg[/ img]
Anyway... Red Bull Racing's RB16. *Does the chef's kiss*
Can't wait to see all these cars run on an actual race setting. I feel RBR could have a slight edge on Ferrari this year.
[img height=300 width=500]https://i.imgur.com/tWx9SxL.jpg[/ img]
Yeah, the hype has died for me on the presentations of cars, they are all exactly the same as the last year.
Esthetically ofcourse.
Need to wait Tuesday/Wednesday can't remember correctly when and the tests will start, this year we will have only 4 days.
The tests will be under TV cover so have fun if you can watch them.
February 16, 2020, 09:05:19 AM
^ Is it on YT?
Anyway... Red Bull Racing's RB16. *Does the chef's kiss*
Can't wait to see all these cars run on an actual race setting. I feel RBR could have a slight edge on Ferrari this year.
Anyway... Red Bull Racing's RB16. *Does the chef's kiss*
Can't wait to see all these cars run on an actual race setting. I feel RBR could have a slight edge on Ferrari this year.
February 14, 2020, 05:23:07 AM
Anyone saw the live McLaren presentation yesterday?It was hilarious and funny.I liked their new design but the most fun part was when Carlos was asked how did he like the new Mclaren and after responding they asked the same question to Lando.Lando made everyone laugh as always with his response which was that I pretty much designed everything in this car.
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