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2013 pre-season testing

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Forza Bianchi, Jan 24, 2013.

  1. Delete Me

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    Seems a few Spanish people see something wrong in this picture, guess what it is...

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    Hmm

    Any notes been taken on who is/isn't fully using DRS?

    Is there a designated section at Jerez where teams can test it for comparison, or are some using it all the time which then makes the testing times even more of a lottery to predict?
     
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    Looking at the nose of the RB9 is interesting. I thought the general consensus was that rails on the vanity panel were a good idea to prevent dirty air washing into the delicate aero areas around the wheels, etc. Red Bull seem to have gone the other way, and their vanity panel actually seems to direct air into these areas. Either it's a mistake, or they've very cleverly found a way to recycle this dirty air to make it useful.
     
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    Tips of the wing seem to have a wee bit of flex to them still
     
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    Ding ding, you are zee winner!
     
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    First chance to check on testing and Rosberg!!!!! How has he done that many laps? Is he on the back of a flatbed going round?
     
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    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    Its another rubber red bull!!
     
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    Good shot here of the tunnel:
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    Rosberg might be going long but that exhaust is still hot hot hot like over the last 2 days!
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    uh oh! hold in there little merc!
     
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  11. allsaintchris.

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    Nothing that can't be sorted without a quick sort of an internal heat shield.

    It's the self-removing brake lines that's more of a bother!
     
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    I read that the teams have agreed to use it only on the pit straight and back straight.
     
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    Mclaren have done very few laps today?

    Jenson Button and McLaren have had a rather quiet day, but the former World Champion did return to the track a few minutes ago for a five-lap run during which his best time was a 1:22.714. That means his lap count is now up to 33.
    by James Galloway 2/7/2013 2:18:09 PM

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    Must of got what they wanted so for them going out is pointless now by the looks of it. That and Pirelli are saying Jerez is actually getting worse tyre wise.
     
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    Sign of things to come?

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    I should go through this thread... (but I'm lazy..) whats the best sight for latest information on times set by the teams/drivers?
     
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    http://f1tests.info/2013.php?rev=on
     
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    Anyone know what tires Vettel set his time on?

    Cue Silver trying to convince me it was on Pirelli's new SuperHard compound ;)
     
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    Nico did 118 laps last year on the same day but with the fastest lap as well.
     
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