Jerez Test 7th-10th Feb 2012 - news and pics

[medeni73]

What are Red Fools doing,, just one installation lap so far. Are they busy spying on other teams ??? :)

[Omegablue]

Mac is keeping a fairly low profile also w/ ham only running a bit quiker than yesterday. I do not think Ferrari or any team running this idea can make a quik change to a low nose..its the whole design concept that they (mac) utilize to achieve what everyone is trying to achieve running a different concept. You would have to build a whole new car.
Im not that crazy about a lot of macs looks thru the years. Ferrari has always had a better looking car, but I am a bit partial.

Oops, my mistake. Meant that Ferrari could introduce a more sculpted nose. Yeah, to bring in a McLaren low profile would require a new chasis as well.

Totally agree with you about McLarens not always looking beautiful, but they have been pleasing compared to others.
And yeah, up until this year, Ferrari always had the most refined and prettiest car.

[medeni73]

"Before pit-exit are two Red Bull engineers stationed. From there, they also have a good look at the Lotus garage."

Is Newey already out of ideas ???? :)

[Hermann]

"Before pit-exit are two Red Bull engineers stationed. From there, they also have a good look at the Lotus garage."

Is Newey already out of ideas ???? :)

No, they are taking notes of what to protest to Whiting from every car that might appear being a danger.

[Butterfly]

"Before pit-exit are two Red Bull engineers stationed. From there, they also have a good look at the Lotus garage."

Is Newey already out of ideas ???? :)

Well, yeah.

[EL NANO]

Nothing to get excited about. As Ferrari keep telling you all - they aren't chasing lap times. Certainly not here in Jerez. A 19.2 isn't particularly quick, many will go quicker, us too.

I don't understand why some people have to start worrying because we're not putting in 1m16's every 5 minutes. It is called 'testing' for a reason. Testing parts, testing data correlation, testing setups, testing the tyres.

Testing: "a particular process or method for trying or assessing."
Qualifying: "a particular session in F1 where teams attempt to set the best possible lap time."

This isn't qualifying.

[medeni73]

Alonso 1:18:877

[Hermann]

This is not from me i have no talent for that- but i thought it was entertaining lol...

There was a young driver called Kobayashi
When driving an f1 car was a bit flashy
with his banzi lap
causing everyone to flap
They must put something in his sushi.....

[gazoz]

1m18.877s Alonso

[Hermann]

Alonso 1:18:877

Oh nooo- RB and Macca will get the protest notes ready....

[Butterfly]

What was the best time so far? And was it on soft tires?

[Omegablue]

No, they are taking notes of what to protest to Whiting from every car that might appear being a danger.

Whiting probably has a seperate cellphone number just for them. LOL

[Omegablue]

Woop, Alonso just hit a 1:18.877!

[Kyss4k]

What was the best time so far? And was it on soft tires?

1.17.613 - 2011 car (Mercedes)
1.18.419 - 2012 car (Lotus)

[Greig]

It's still not a very quick time, but it keeps the forum happy then so be it

[medeni73]

Alonso on longer stint, steady 1:20's with some very slow laps...

joseluisf1:
"It seems they are testing some changes to the setup suggested by Hirohide Hamashima after a first analysis;)"

truzonef1:
"They say in the paddock Ferrari is behaving well, and suggest improved traction on used soft tyres (same ones that he used in 1st stint)"

[FIAT PALIO]

1m18.877s Alonso

Now RB & Macca fans will say Alonso is running on fumes

[alex1s]

a 9 lap stint with the 1.18.877 done on the 3rd lap is promising though

[Hermann]

I don't think Fernando is making timed laps to calm down the Ferrari fans, but of course what is coming from the average F1 journalist? 'media lap' sure, LR did not do media laps at all, or Merc...

[Butterfly]

Now RB & Macca fans will say Alonso is running on fumes

They wouldn't say the Lotus is impressive if they could have achieved the same time. I reckon Red Bull & McLaren can't touch 1:18. Just a guess, though...

[Butterfly]

a 9 lap stint with the 1.18.877 done on the 3rd lap is promising though

It is, given the temps.

[medeni73]

the difference in terms of time between diff compounds on Jerez track.” Between the new Soft and Medium 0.4 to 0.6 sec a lap.

[Butterfly]

Guys, this is important: What tires were used to set the fastest times in the previous days? Come one people, this is a good comparison.

[Hermann]

AFAIK, medium tyres for LR.

[EL NANO]

Anyone on track that can tell us how the car is behaving around corners? THAT is crucial not times atm...

[NJB13]

Guys, this is important: What tires were used to set the fastest times in the previous days? Come one people, this is a good comparison.

Well, actually the comparison may make some of us feel good.... or not..... but in reality it meaningless unless you also know the track temp, fuel load and whether the driver was pushing and whole heap of other variables.

[EL NANO]

I say this because we have the engine , the ppl and the $$$ but we need that car to nail the corners

[NJB13]

Anyone on track that can tell us how the car is behaving around corners? THAT is crucial not times atm...

Agree. But unfortunately we have had the full range so far, ie the car looks bad to the car looks great. FYI I'm choosing to believe the "car looks great" evaluations

[Hornet]

Guys, this is important: What tires were used to set the fastest times in the previous days? Come one people, this is a good comparison.

Soft.

But there may be some positive signs in it. We have to remember that the track is still cold, or at least colder than any GP race weekend would ever be. And last year, low temperature has been a huge nightmare for us.

If we're able to work the tires in these cold temps, it shows we're moving in the right direction to solving our tire issue.

[Butterfly]

Well, actually the comparison may make some of us feel good.... or not..... but in reality it meaningless unless you also know the track temp, fuel load and whether the driver was pushing and whole heap of other variables.

Red Bull wouldn't be spying on Lotus with 18.4 if they themselves could have achieved it, duh! Think before you post.