please log in to view this image MercedesAMGF1 prepared frontwings with old version of infrared cameras. See the cables running to the center please log in to view this image Here's the new ultra slim low downforce rearwing red bull racing will be using in Spa FP1 please log in to view this image WilliamsF1Team not running the big curved rear wing. This one is mounted on both cars (DRS open/closed):
I'm refraining from any mocking until the session is over and the drivers I like are safe Vettels really got the wrong rear wing for this kind of weather.
please log in to view this image Ferrari F138 - New Rear Wing with low AoA and smaller DRS actuator #TechF1 via @suttonimages please log in to view this image Mercedes W04 -Front Wing from the underside (Great shot by @SuttonImages) please log in to view this image Lotus E21 - New Front Wing notice the rapid prototyped endplate to the Cascade & lower flick please log in to view this image McLaren MP4/28 - Lower Downforce Rear Wing #TechF1 via @SuttonImages please log in to view this image Lotus E21- DRD shows the shorter periscope version with the outlets ahead of the new 'Monkey Seat'
Alonso looked competitive in those conditions with his higher downforce rear wing - his times in the middle sector were amazing. With rain forecast for Saturday and Sunday, I wonder if others will switch to a higher downforce wing. Apparently Ferrari were running with a lot more rake, that might have helped. This weekend could be very good for Alonso.
It also makes your first prediction correct Alonso's wing is still pretty shallow but its Monaco spec compared to Red Bull's! please log in to view this image
Good article here: http://www.f1zone.net/news/trackside-at-spa-francorchamps-fp1/20108/ I love that final sentence. Bianchi needs a better car next year.
Time for somewhat irrelevant data (given the weather): [TABLE="class: raceResults, width: 715"] [TR] [TH="class: Sectors, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, colspan: 4"]Sector #1[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Pos[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]No[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Driver[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Time[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]1[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]15[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Adrian Sutil[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]33.403[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]2[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]14[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Paul di Resta[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]33.572[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]3[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]18[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Jean-Eric Vergne[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]33.725[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]4[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]1[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Sebastian Vettel[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]33.755[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]5[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]12[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Esteban Gutierrez[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]33.859[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]6[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]19[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Daniel Ricciardo[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]34.065 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE="class: raceResults, width: 715"] [TR] [TH="class: Sectors, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, colspan: 4"]Sector #2[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Pos[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]No[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Driver[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Time[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]1[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]9[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Nico Rosberg[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]47.941[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]2[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]3[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Fernando Alonso[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]47.963[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]3[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]5[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Jenson Button[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]48.213[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]4[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]10[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Lewis Hamilton[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]48.309[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]5[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]11[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Nico Hulkenberg[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]48.309[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]6[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]6[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Sergio Perez[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]48.372[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] [TABLE="class: raceResults, width: 715"] [TR] [TH="class: Sectors, bgcolor: #FFFFFF, colspan: 4"]Sector #3[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Pos[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]No[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Driver[/TH] [TH="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Time[/TH] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]1[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]14[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Paul di Resta[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]32.122[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]2[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]1[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Sebastian Vettel[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]32.237[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]3[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]15[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Adrian Sutil[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]32.357[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]4[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]17[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Valtteri Bottas[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]32.502[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]5[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]12[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Esteban Gutierrez[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]32.557[/TD] [/TR] [TR] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]6[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]16[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]Pastor Maldonado[/TD] [TD="bgcolor: #FFFFFF"]32.563[/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] No one was consistent with Alonso's fastest time almost 2s off what could have been the best time. Tricky conditions
VDG's helmet for his 'home' Grand Prix. That's one of my favourite helmets I've seen this year. please log in to view this image
please log in to view this image Sauber C32 @OfficialSF1Team - Great shot of DRD being installed on the car, (shows the pipework) via @SuttonImages please log in to view this image McLaren MP4-28 @McLarenF1 - 3 Vortex Generators above the Sidepod Inlet (Detail Shot) #TechF1 via @SuttonImages please log in to view this image McLaren MP4-28 @McLarenF1 - Under Chassis 3 tier Turning Vanes (detail shot) #TechF1 via @SuttonImages please log in to view this image McLaren MP4-28 @McLarenF1 - Pitot Tube array being run at the leading edge of the floor/sidepod #F1 via @SuttonImages please log in to view this image Red Bull RB9 New Rear Wing doesn't feature Louvres in the Endplate so not reducing the drag induced vortices #CD
Looking forward to some dry running, even though a bit of drizzle always adds drama please log in to view this image McLaren was testing a high downforce setup in FP1, now comparing with a lower downforce package in FP2. Explains their impressive wet pace
please log in to view this image please log in to view this image Ferrari's vortices are much straighter, this is due to the conditioning caused by the trailing edge slats. McLarens with issues:
I was wondering the same thing. I wouldn't be surprised if they were sandbagging as it seems unlikely that both cars would be slower than Vergne and Pérez. Then again, they could be trying things out for tomorrow or Sunday when conditions are expected to be very different from those of this afternoon.
