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Official: Testing Thread

Discussion in 'Formula 1' started by Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat, Feb 3, 2012.

  1. SgtBhaji

    SgtBhaji Well-Known Member

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    If anybody was going to make that slip, It had to be Max Whiplash...

    Nobody mention the alleged-Nazi-Themed-Sadomasochistic-Sex-With-Five-Prostitutes-Gate!
     
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  2. Kyle?

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    You know what, i hope they all blow up and F1 ends. i just don't give a **** about it anymore. Football>F1
     
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  3. DHCanary

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    First reports from Trulli in the new Caterham is that the car feels balanced, and importantly for him, he's getting good feel through the steering. Thats one excuse for 2012 removed right away. If he isn't competing with Kovalainen this season, he definitely has to go.
     
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  4. RoadRunner

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    HRT won't make the second test now. Anyone surprised? Anyone at all?
     
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  5. BrightLampShade

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    Alonso making a point early on?
     
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  6. genjigonzales

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    It'd be good for the fans to see that there is speed in the car so they can better accept that Ferrari are deliberately trying to understand how to make it work in different scenarios at different circuits. A few days work has got them closer to that.

    EDIT: That 1:18.8 lap took quite a bit out of the tyres. After his slow lap he was down to 1:19.7 and 1:20 laps.

    Red Bull either don't feel they can learn much in the cold conditions or want to try something that requires quite a big change.
     
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  7. BrightLampShade

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    Was on the softs but was still a huge leap forward in times for Ferrari, especially so early in the day. Maybe they're wondering if they've fixed their speed problem in low temperatures from last year.
     
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  8. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    well to be honest, the Ferrari was looking glued towards the end of yesterday putting in some good times on long runs
     
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  9. BrightLampShade

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    10:20 Another personal best for Vergne with the best overall time in S2: 1m19.667s his new benchmark

    Best in a sector but still 0.8s off the fastest overall time, and he's consistent. Toro Rosso hiding pace
     
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  10. genjigonzales

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    The temperature's rising and it looks like Red Bull are coming out to play.
     
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  11. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I?
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    He is neck and neck with Hamilton now <ok>


    Has anybody got any sector data to put up for all the drivers?
     
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  12. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    10:46 We hear the problem is electrical

    10:45 Red Bull has informed @StrangAutosport about the problems with Vettel's car:

    "Normal testing niggles, some of which are not easy to get. It was not in the plan to lose three hours but we are quite unconcerned. Expect to do long runs later."
     
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    Cue another article from Benson.
     
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  14. BrightLampShade

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    Farrari must be making big changes to the car, they've been quiet for a while
     
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  15. Masanari

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    Blimey Senna has been cracking on. No sign of the Red Bull though.
     
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  16. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    This is dull. Come on get some laps in people!
     
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  17. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    Vettel, Alonso and Hamilton out.
     
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  18. Di Resta is faster than u

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    13:32 Vettel is tucked up behind Grosjean's Lotus... and the Red Bull looks planted in the turbulent air.

    Baaaaad
     
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  19. Vilsmeier-Haack Reaction

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    Is there a live television feed of this session anywhere?
     
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  20. Eat Sleep Watch F1 Repeat

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    No Bernie doesn't want testing to be televised.
     
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