F1 Pre-Season Test 2015 - Barcelona

[stefa]

Any one noticed those differences Ferrari were talking they are going to be in Barcelona?

[zike]

Any one noticed those differences Ferrari were talking they are going to be in Barcelona?

I was looking for them to, but nothing.........maybe the FW?

[stefa]

I was looking for them to, but nothing.........maybe the FW?

Couldn't tell really...

[fronaldo]

Why Ferrari still in garage..? Is there problems?

[mizf1]

Why Ferrari still in garage..? Is there problems?

Probably on lunch break, hopefully in the afternoon we can rake up some laps

[Yoda401]

Any one noticed those differences Ferrari were talking they are going to be in Barcelona?

I read somewhere that the car would be more or less the same as it was in Jerez at the first Barcelona test, and the changes to the car would be brought along to the second test in a couple of weeks time... I'll try and find that link

[Avantifer12]

Any one noticed those differences Ferrari were talking they are going to be in Barcelona?

I'm fairly sure we're running a slightly modified engine cover since last test but other than that I can't see anything new but I have only seen one pic so maybe I shouldn't say so.

EDIT: Possibly new bargeboards (turning vanes) too

[Senna4Ever]

out for today:
- HAM & Merc (unexpected) but on with second driver in the afternoon
- BUT & McL (exptected) which chances of not running tomorrow again ...

[Dino]

Mclaren engine change!! No more running today.

[PURE PASSION]

ENGINE PROBLEM ENDS DAY FOR MCLAREN
McLaren is done for the day. An engine problem has ended the day prematurely. The MGU-K has failed and an engine change is needed.

[Sriharsha]

I read some where that we are testing engine components this week and aero updates will follow next week

[dfunk257]

Mercedes (Hamilton) and Mclaren finished for the day, wow!

[fratelliferrari]

Mercedes (Hamilton) and Mclaren finished for the day, wow!

[PURE PASSION]

I read some where that we are testing engine components this week and aero updates will follow next week

Ferrari: new aerodynamic and engine in Barcelona
Ferrari goes to Barcelona for the second session of collective testing with the intention to confirm the good things shown in the debut of Jerez with refreshed Kimi Raikkonen in front of everyone.

There will be two lines of development that will be carried out on the SF15-T: the attention of engineers, in fact, focus on aerodynamics and power unit. Some aerodynamic modifications will be easily visible, but will not yet be part of the "package" that Melbourne will be approved for the first round of the World 2015: among other things there will be a doubling of "horns" on the sides of the muzzle?

At the level of the engine, however, will try to put some in the car "tokens" to verify that the development solutions that are turning over the counter may also earn promotion from the runway. Men of Mattia Binotto, in fact, have to decide which engine to act within Thursday, March 12, that is, the day of the checks of the Australian GP, to start the season and define how many tokens you can keep in his pocket to play in ... the course of the championship.

[ManFromMilan]

I thought Whelrlein was Merc's test driver? Or has the car developed a bug too?

[ManFromMilan]

I see Pascal Wehrlein is now in the Merc. Would have been stupid of them if they did not placed him in the car, but then again it is Mercedes so you don't know what Arnie decides.

[F1 Dream Team]

http://en.f1i.com/news/3065-honda-ne...omponent.html?

Honda has confirmed it will need to redesign a component that stopped its running early on the opening day of the second test.

Jenson Button completed 21 laps in the MP4-30 before having to stop, with Honda discovering an issue with the MGU-K. With a faulty seal the cause of the issue, Honda's Yasuhisa Arai says the part will need to be redesigned, with Saturday the earliest a replacement will be ready.

“We had to stop running this morning after discovering a faulty seal on the MGU-K," Arai said. "That faulty part then caused an issue that requires full replacement of the power-unit - and the time needed to make those changes effectively ends today’s programme.

“We’ll need to run a re-designed component to avoid a potential repeat of the problem. Unfortunately, we won’t be in possession of that updated part until Saturday, which means that we may face the same problem when we run again tomorrow.

“Such issues are all part of testing, but we’ll make the best changes we can overnight, and will plan for a productive day of running - with Fernando behind the wheel - tomorrow.

"Hopefully, with a bespoke solution ready for Saturday, both drivers will have an opportunity to get some useful laps under their belts, with Jenson driving on Saturday, and Fernando concluding the test on Sunday.”

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Honda McLaren Yasuhisa Arai

[mizf1]

Kimi comes out and goes top

[mizf1]

13:03 Raikkonen immediately goes to the top on a 1m27.180s.

[F1 Dream Team]

Timing at 14:06 local time
Pos Driver Team Time Laps
1 K. Räikkönen Ferrari 1:27.180 33
2 F. Nasr Sauber 1:27.307 56
3 D. Ricciardo Red Bull 1:27.363 18
4 P. Maldonado Lotus 1:27.510 48
5 M. Verstappen Toro Rosso 1:27.951 35
6 J. Button McLaren 1:28.182 21
7 P. Wehrlein Force India 1:28.329 32
8 P. Wehrlein Mercedes 1:29.286 6
9 S. Wolff Williams 1:29.400 77

[zike]

not many laps so far?

[F1 Dream Team]

14:09 - Ferrari says: "The Finn is working on set-up testing, long runs and practice starts ... this afternoon includes trying various tyre compounds"

[Yoda401]

13:03 Raikkonen immediately goes to the top on a 1m27.180s.

On hard tyres??

[F1 Dream Team]

On hard tyres??

Doesn't say not from where i seen anyway http://en.f1i.com/live/

[Yoda401]

Doesn't say not from where i seen anyway http://en.f1i.com/live/

http://live.autosport.com/commentary...304.1424342965

Looks like it was hard tyres

[F1 Dream Team]

http://live.autosport.com/commentary...304.1424342965

Looks like it was hard tyres

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/vi...Day_One__Live/
just got this ......

Raikkonen follows that, after a slow-down lap, with a 1:27.141 to open up a near two tenths advantage at the head of the order. The Ferrari's on an unmarked set of tyres for this run.

[F1 Dream Team]

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/vi...Day_One__Live/

13:25
Speaking to some people in the paddock this morning there is a growing feeling that the Ferrari pace is genuine and not 'glory runs' as the Scuderia continue to top the pre-season timesheets.

[darkchild]

Raikkonen's certainly on it - the Finn suddenly uncorks a 1:25.598 on his latest return to the track to go fastest by 1.6s! Sergio Perez, meanwhile, is also circulating quickly and drops down into the 1:26s himself to go second fastest.

Well, well, well...On hard.

[f300v10]

I have yet to see any new aero parts on the car in the available photos. The bardge boards are the same as the last test:

[mirafiori]

I wonder how Massa and Bottas feel seeing Susie Wolff testing today, with limited testing every hour is crucial. For me this is Toto Wolff having a political say and this is part of the Mereceds engine package.