First Barcelona Test 21st-24th Feb 2012 - news and pics

**MarlboroFA** · 23rd February 2012, 08:56

Felipe today in the pits..

strange is that he has the wet compound on but it's still called P Zero Nero, I tought they had a new name for the we tires...

**F2002** · 23rd February 2012, 08:57

Originally Posted by MarlboroFA

Felipe today in the pits..

strange is that he has the wet compound on but it's still called P Zero Nero, I tought they had a new name for the we tires...

you sure that's not super-soft ?

**bladeswing** · 23rd February 2012, 09:01

Originally Posted by F2002

you sure that's not super-soft ?

i don't think super softs got treads

**F2002** · 23rd February 2012, 09:03

Originally Posted by bladeswing

i don't think super softs got treads

Oh sorry didn't notice, you're right.

It's difficult enough to remember the colours :)

**Kyss4k** · 23rd February 2012, 09:03

Originally Posted by F2002

you sure that's not super-soft ?

Pretty sure

Just look at the tyre carefully.

EDIT: Eh... too late

**zeus2** · 23rd February 2012, 09:04

Originally Posted by bladeswing

i don't think super softs got treads

Those are definitely wet tyres, full wets by the looks of it. But strangely they have the red super soft markings

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**Kyss4k** · 23rd February 2012, 09:06

Originally Posted by zeus2

Those are definitely wet tyres, full wets by the looks of it. But strangely they have the red super soft markings

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These are wets with last years's marking.

**bladeswing** · 23rd February 2012, 09:07

Originally Posted by zeus2

Those are definitely wet tyres, full wets by the looks of it. But strangely they have the red super soft markings

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its not raining in bcn though is it?

**Alessandra** · 23rd February 2012, 09:09

Originally Posted by F2002

They will either deploy all the parts together and test different combinations, or deploy them one-by-one (progressively) to see the incremental effect of each part.

The second option sounds more time consuming to me.

Enlightenment! Thank you.

**crn12** · 23rd February 2012, 09:12

I read that Massa is running on Hard - Autosport, i just think its complete wet tyres

**sav_pap** · 23rd February 2012, 09:12

By the time only Kobayashi has more mileage than Massa. I think these are good news...

**Hornet** · 23rd February 2012, 09:13

Originally Posted by Hombre B

Twitter:

"According to the FIA technical Renault and Mercedes engines are still working with mapped ’off-throttle’."

This categorically suck big time.

Haven't we had enough last year. FIA needs to do something about that before the season starts.

**MarlboroFA** · 23rd February 2012, 09:14

Originally Posted by Kyss4k

These are wets with last years's marking.

yep strange they still have the tires from 2011 around...maybe testing them side by side ??
this years full wet is blue...

**WRX202** · 23rd February 2012, 09:14

Teams have a tendency to use the "wet" compound to do an installation lap.

**Kyss4k** · 23rd February 2012, 09:15

Originally Posted by crn12

I read that Massa is running on Hard - Autosport, i just think its complete wet tyres

The wet tyres are mostly used for the system-check lap (the first lap or two of the day - installation lap). The photo should be from that moment.

**Ste** · 23rd February 2012, 09:15

On the Renault and Mercedes' engine maps, from ScarbsF1:

My information is they are running legal mappings and that it is having a big effect on drivability

**Kyss4k** · 23rd February 2012, 09:16

Originally Posted by Ste

On the Renault and Mercedes' engine maps, from ScarbsF1:

Great

**MarlboroFA** · 23rd February 2012, 09:16

Originally Posted by Hornet

This categorically suck big time.

Haven't we had enough last year. FIA needs to do something about that before the season starts.

from what I have read, it will not be permitted in Melbourne...but then again who knows with the FIA

**gazoz** · 23rd February 2012, 09:20

Originally Posted by F2002

First of, we don't EXPECT anything. We're just fans, we don't have anything to expect, just enjoying the time when there is no racing by speculating on relative car performances from a purely outsider's perspective.

One thing I'll remind you is that they stopped developing the 2011 car very early last year, to make sure that all resources are dedicated to the one for 2012. Sure, they may not be prepared fully for Melbourne (I certainly remember other times when Ferrari were never well prepared for the first races but then got up to speed during the European leg), but considering the strength of the competition and how championships have evolved recently, they'd need to sort themselves out quite quickly.

In any case, this is once again an outsider's perspective - it may well be, as I said in an earlier post, that the car is just super strong and they're hiding it. Which is what all of us hope at the end of the day.

lets hope they get it together

**burak karakutuk** · 23rd February 2012, 09:22

Originally Posted by MarlboroFA

from what I have read, it will not be permitted in Melbourne...but then again who knows with the FIA

i agree,i heard the same thing too.Fia will send a decleration to the teams early in March and if they go on this they will not be permitted in Melbourne.At this stage the most comfortable team is Ferrari

**FIAT PALIO** · 23rd February 2012, 09:23

Originally Posted by F2002

Oh sorry didn't notice, you're right.

It's difficult enough to remember the colours :)

Pirelli has kept the four different coloured sidewalls – red (super soft), yellow (soft), white (medium) and silver (hard)

**TheProdigalSon** · 23rd February 2012, 09:51

Originally Posted by burak karakutuk

i agree,i heard the same thing too.Fia will send a decleration to the teams early in March and if they go on this they will not be permitted in Melbourne.At this stage the most comfortable team is Ferrari

Yeah apparently the FIA is ready for this and it be clear to all the teams before Melbourne. I expect a directive sent to all the teams in a similar fashion to the reactive ride height one

**burak karakutuk** · 23rd February 2012, 09:57

Originally Posted by TheProdigalSon

Yeah apparently the FIA is ready for this and it be clear to all the teams before Melbourne. I expect a directive sent to all the teams in a similar fashion to the reactive ride height one

Yes mate,this time Fia is behaving strictly otherwise it is going to caos.Now,Fia is ready from the beginning of this year

**medeni73** · 23rd February 2012, 10:00

Scuderia Ferrari @InsideFerrari

It is a long break for a mechanical issue. We hope we can go back on track before the lunch break.

**FIAT PALIO** · 23rd February 2012, 10:01

Originally Posted by medeni73

Scuderia Ferrari @InsideFerrari

It is a long break for a mechanical issue. We hope we can go back on track before the lunch break.

Reliability is still a big issue with this new car.

**medeni73** · 23rd February 2012, 10:04

10:37 All cars are back in the pits, but there seems to be chunk of engine cover on the track. Possibly quite a large chunk

10:37 Red flag

Could it be that those carbon pieces belong to our car???

**MarlboroFA** · 23rd February 2012, 10:06

Originally Posted by FIAT PALIO

Reliability is still a big issue with this new car.

well they fitted new parts to the car so, it can be just a matter of adjusting ...
But still I prefer the little issues now then in Melbourne...so no worries ;)