Unless RBR have sorted out their issues, you'd think they'd have the testing days the other way around? Have Ricciardo do the donkey work first two days and if any issues were to occur, they'd be able to fix them in time for Vettel's run?
As long as you are in gear and the engine is rotating faster than idle it won't fire. As well as having more control its why its better to coast up to junctions etc in gear than in neutral as it saves wasting fuel. Fuel only goes into the engine if you press the throttle or the car goes into anti-stall/idle
Aren't they four hours ahead? Does testing start at GMT or CET? If GMT start would be 5am? Also, is it to be shown on Sky? Would nice, i'm working from home tomorrow
As Vettel is the much more experienced driver, the faster he gets his input to Newey, the faster they can sort any problems out. Or that's how I see it anyway.
So, before the testing begins in Bahrain: a) Is there any credibility to lap times from Jerez? (Button mentioned that all Mercedes engine cars were running different modes to iron things out as fast as possible) b)If the answer is no- which cars looked the most comfortable on track? (I remember Red Bulls car in testing last year looking glued to the road without setting the timesheets alight- were there any hints of teams looking very promising in grip/cornering? c) Who would you fancy to have the fastest car for Australia? Enjoy folks and looking forward to seeing how these cars move forward over the coming year.
a) Sometimes but normally on the last test do we get some sign of a pecking order. b) McLaren looks very planted around the corners, so do Mercedes and Force India. Ferrari looks a bit tail happy and seem a bit behind of the other 2. Williams look pretty good in my opinion. c) McLaren as with that unique beam wing design could cause some trouble for the other teams. If not them Mercedes as they look the best in terms of preparation.
Line-up for today: Red Bull - Vettel Mercedes - Hamilton Ferrari - Alonso Lotus- Grosjean McLaren - Magnussen Force India - Hülkenberg Sauber - Sutil Toro Rosso - Kvyat Williams - Massa Marussia - Bianchi Caterham - Frijns No green light yet, start is delayed: Lotus F1 Team ‏@Lotus_F1Team 9m Well, we're ready to go out. Doesn't seem like the track is open yet... Lotus F1 Team ‏@Lotus_F1Team 4m Reports of insufficient marshals available here. Anyone look good in orange and free for the day?
Caterham F1 Team @CaterhamF1 We have a delay on track while the circuit officials check the circuit. Looks like someone thought this might be Jerez day one again.... Scuderia Ferrari ‏@InsideFerrari 1m Marshals on track inspecting circuit, session start has been delayed. @alo_oficial patiently awaits...
Vettel not even in the car yet. Red Bull already have problems? Other drivers are ready to go: please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image please log in to view this image
Oh **** it's Alonso who stopped 06:34 The timing screens are suggesting that Alonso has stopped in the middle sector of the lap. All the other cars that left the pits when we went green have returned.
Scuderia Ferrari ‏@InsideFerrari 12s Mappature aerodinamiche stamani. Aero mappings this morning. #F14T please log in to view this image Obviously whatever problem they had before was minor/unimportant.
06:58 We're giving EDD STRAW a workout in the pits at the moment, and he's found out a bit more info regarding the 30-minute delay we had this morning: "The word in the pitlane is that some marshals were not in position at the allotted time. Officials then wanted to check the circuit and work out if any more were missing and if so, how many. "Team personnel were generally disgruntled about the delay."
Williams and Red Bull haven't left the garage yet. 06:55 No sign of an imminent run for Red Bull at the moment. The garage doors are shut as work continues on the RB10.
