2015 pre-season testing thread!!!

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I wasn't sure what to make of Nasr's topping the timesheet yesterday, especially given Sauber's Ferrari-like tendency to grandstand in the tests, but I'm impressed by Felipe's modesty when asked, claiming it was the soft tyres wot done it. I do hope he can come good for Sauber though, Ericsson hasn't been very impressive in his career so far. And I hope those laps times lure a few more sponsors for them too.
 
Hamilton's Mercedes has stopped in the middle of the chicane. Seems to have spun, no idea if due to driver error or car issues.

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McLaren still not particularly fast.

With the electronics issues they have had, is it possible they will have turned off some of the energy recovery units etc so that they can at least try and get some mileage onto the engine?

Would explain slow top speed and mediocre lap times.
 
JONATHAN NOBLE has just returned from speaking to McLaren engineering director Matt Morris. He's revealed that Button's programme was interrupted earlier due to an "operational issue relating to the oil level
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Honda engine likes a drink?
 
allsaintchris. said:
Must have been an early comparison against another car not running at full tilt, Tom Tom's post shows they are still well behind, but I doubt they are running the unit at full power yet.
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Yeh must be, I was just going of Ted's end of day sum up. Obviously miles out!
 
It is an agressive design by McLaren and I think there are positive signs of progress during the test, especially when you think where they have come from.

I remember their Octopus exhaust of a few years back which they trialled and couldnt quite land, at least the skinny design doesnt seem to be overheating and that most of their issues are fairly simple operational ones, which as a brand new engine provider with what they say is brand new technology, is not a surprise. You get the impression they are turning up the wick slowly and are not rushing. And to be fair, knocking in a 1.27 when you were spluttering around on days one and two isnt as bad as first glance, is it?

I suppose Barcelona will reveal a bit more of the aero pecking order so Ferrari will get tested much harder. I suspect Mercedes and Williams to show glimpses there.

Will be interesting to see if Ferrari can maintain pace at that type of track and to find out of Williams have come up with an improved car through corners.
 
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