RBR illegally testing new sponsorship decals before the official 2016 tests start. McLaren clearly playing ball and running a 2015 spec car...............
I wouldn't expect too much of a difference early on as I doubt they've had much time to develop the unit since it was signed over to them. 2017 will show whether they can wave a magic wand over it and improve from Renualt's original design, or whether there will be more proof that you can't polish a turd.
Stoffel Vandoorne faced fresh mechanical trouble in his McLaren-Honda on the second and final day of the Paul Ricard wet weather test on Tuesday. Having been forced to stop early on Monday following a warning about his 2015 Honda engine, which was a high mileage unit, the Belgian had to drop out of a stint early on Tuesday morning to return to the pits. McLaren and Honda engineers were seen working on the rear of the car while other teams continued their running, before he was able to rejoin the track action. High mileage parts Under the FIA rules of the test, teams and their engine partners are only allowed to use 2015 components, which means that parts being used are at the end of their life. For McLaren and Honda, it should mean at least that the Vandoorne issues are just a legacy of its difficult campaign last year rather than a precursor to fresh trouble for its revamped 2016 effort. Vettel in After Kimi Raikkonen tested for Ferrari on Monday, Sebastian Vettel took over duties on Tuesday , fresh from his run in a 2014 car at Fiorano last week. The German quickly moved himself to the top of the time sheets, as drivers conducted longer stints than Monday for Pirelli to evaluate more prototype designs. Daniil Kvyat replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull please log in to view this image please log in to view this image
So what was the point in asking McLaren to do some testing when they were by far and away the least reliable cars on the grid!?
Utter madness really. Intriguing that they left out all Merc cars though- a subtle pointer that they want to give Merc competitors maximum mileage...? Or is that too sinister?
I imagine Mercedes are hoping that there's going to be a dry tyre test and that because they missed this one they'll get first dibs on attending. If they can convince Williams and Lotus/Renault to join in then that'll leave Ferrari less than happy. A wet tyre test is kinda pointless in current F1 anyway, full wets is just a 1 minute warning to the appearance of a red flag/safety car.
Paul Ricard wet test timesheet 1. Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, 1:06.750, 134 laps (Day Two) 2. Daniil Kvyat, Red Bull, 1:06.833, 113 laps (Day Two) 3. Stoffel Vandoorne, McLaren, 1:07.758 (87 laps Day One, 127 laps Day Two) 4. Daniel Ricciardo, Red Bull, 1:08.713, 99 laps (Day One) 5. Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari, 1:09.637, 99 laps (Day One) Merc not needed due to needing no more than 3 cars at the circuit.
https://amp.twimg.com/v/97c09082-89dc-405a-a9b0-f586ea35fffa The Honda PU is fired up for the first time. Whether it stays fired up we will find out next Monday!
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Well, I find your comment rude, offensive, and of an extremely sullen tone. You would be wise to apologise. In the meantime, I will update once my testing results are confirmed by the relevant body. Regards, NTD
RBR to launch their livery tonight, Ferrari on Friday, testing starts next week......... 2016 is about to get real!
