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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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    Can't wait, might even get a Massa v Lewis 2011 feud which will get ugly.
     
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    25 for Webber.

    Oh dear, set on the medium tyre as well.
     
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  3. Forza Bianchi

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    Looks like Massa has run out of fuel


    I think it was deliberate - look at his final stint on soft tyres:
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    Sounds like something broke, by Sky's perception.
     
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  5. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    with the running between wet and dry im sure Ferrari have learnt something about the fuel consumption
     
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  6. Smithers

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    Is it me, or does the Marussia look more like a GP2 car than an F1 car - I dont know whether its the livery or what?
     
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    Well done sky, zoom in that car ;)
     
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  8. Delete Me

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    Looks like Marussia have a shark fin now.
     
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    I don't know if it's me but does McLaren have a tunnel now? Just looks like another coanda effect going under there now.
     
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  10. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    For a wet test day, the amount of laps done is pretty good. I guess the teams are getting all they can
     
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    And webber kills the field <laugh>
     
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  12. JonnyBaws

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    RB doing some Quali Sims? Still sandbagging? Have they unleashed the Bull with the hope of stamping down their authority, sort of "This is what we can do.. match it if you can!"
     
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  13. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    On a short run and soft tyres. The car looked light.
     
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  14. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    Webber you show off!!
     
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  15. JonnyBaws

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    What tyre's did Webber and Hamilton use to post their fastest times?
     
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  16. Delete Me

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    Webber set it on the Soft, Lewis Medium. Doesn't excuse 1.7seconds though.
     
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  17. JonnyBaws

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    Indeed, but they've (soft tyre's) got to be worth .5+ seconds a lap, also Hamilton was out on a longer stint so "MAY" of had more fuel. Gap could be realistically .7 of a second, which considering they were close to 1.5 to 2 seconds off the pace at the end of last year, isn't to be sniffed at.. if they fix their in season development cycle which they (Mercedes) have stated was poor, then they could make more in roads, doubt they'll contend for any of the championships but the odd race win and semi-regular podium could be on the cards.
     
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  18. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    With all this straw being clutched... I think we will make harvest early this year <ok>
     
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  19. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    Lewis seemed happy when interviewed and optimistic about the upgrades coming for the final 2 days. First time in testing I have seen that, he also said they have made a step forward.
     
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    I've clutched so much straw I've accidentally made a crop circle!
     
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