Barcelona Testing 2018

**Super M** · 26th February 2018, 14:26

Originally Posted by Super M

And now Kimi is out too......

And as soon as i typed that, Alonso and Kimi come back in.............

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 14:27

In case it snows on the track....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-KcdOWAAM78no.jpg

**Super M** · 26th February 2018, 14:30

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

In case it snows on the track....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-KcdOWAAM78no.jpg

......Brilliant!

**Christopher** · 26th February 2018, 14:42

It's early days and there probably running a really low engine mode but that Honda engine looks a massive step forward potentially if it stays this way Redbull could switch to it next year

**jragona** · 26th February 2018, 14:44

From Autosport:

Gary Anderson is taking advantage of the lack of action to make an early start on jotting down his day one observations, which Autosport Plus and Motorsport.com Prime readers will be able to enjoy later on today. Three cars in particular have impressed him today, and the Mercedes isn't one of them.

Might be interesting...

**PURE PASSION** · 26th February 2018, 14:50

Originally Posted by jragona

From Autosport:

Might be interesting...

He said its us ,RBR and McLaren

**mizf1** · 26th February 2018, 15:17

Yep, us , RB and McLaren. He said the Merc was not flowing

**Rishu** · 26th February 2018, 15:21

My experience says do hell with what Gary says. We’ll see come Melbourne

**stefa** · 26th February 2018, 15:35

Just saw result. It is way early days... So how we are doing?

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 15:42

Originally Posted by stefa

Just saw result. It is way early days... So how we are doing?

okay....it's raining. No one out but Alonso on full wets trying to get in more laps.

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 15:45

windy and wet

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-bw_GXcAEo-ui.jpg

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 15:46

Now DR is out again....he's gonna break 100laps.

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 16:00

Most laps completed and fastest lap goes to Daniel Ricciardo for day one.....rain or shine. Well done mate.

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 16:05

day 1 session is over.

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 16:06

Best times...

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-hlbaWAAEKvZQ.jpg

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 16:08

final lap times and laps

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-hq3XXcAENKZ-.jpg

**stefa** · 26th February 2018, 16:23

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

final lap times and laps

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-hq3XXcAENKZ-.jpg

80 laps!

Was this trouble free day?

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 16:35

Originally Posted by stefa

80 laps!

Was this trouble free day?

yep, they could have put in more laps.....but it started to drizzle then rain which I guess the Scuderia have a valid excuse. (sarcasim)

More days are going to be like this....cold and rain (heavier at times) so we need to get in as many laps as possible since there are tyres for this type of weather.

If it snows...thats another issue and it is rumoured they might cancel the day and move it to Friday.

**stefa** · 26th February 2018, 16:38

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

yep, they could have put in more laps.....but it started to drizzle then rain which I guess the Scuderia have a valid excuse. (sarcasim)

More days are going to be like this....cold and rain (heavier at times) so we need to get in as many laps as possible since there are tyres for this type of weather.

If it snows...thats another issue and it is rumoured they might cancel the day and move it to Friday.

Thank you for info. Yes that makes sense. I hope weather will improve... Here in Belgrade, Serbia it is snowing for last 17 hours with temerature of -7C

**Greig** · 26th February 2018, 16:43

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

yep, they could have put in more laps.....but it started to drizzle then rain which I guess the Scuderia have a valid excuse. (sarcasim)

More days are going to be like this....cold and rain (heavier at times) so we need to get in as many laps as possible since there are tyres for this type of weather.

Probably not got a lot of spare parts if someone was to crash in the wet though....

**Christopher** · 26th February 2018, 16:51

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

yep, they could have put in more laps.....but it started to drizzle then rain which I guess the Scuderia have a valid excuse. (sarcasim)

More days are going to be like this....cold and rain (heavier at times) so we need to get in as many laps as possible since there are tyres for this type of weather.

If it snows...thats another issue and it is rumoured they might cancel the day and move it to Friday.

Might be making set up changes for tomorrow don't they have a curfew where you have to leave the track by a certain time or is that only for the normal season ??

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 16:51

Originally Posted by Greig

Probably not got a lot of spare parts if someone was to crash in the wet though....

Well, it seems Mclaren and Redbull are willing to take that risk. RedBull came running out of the gates for day 1 regardless of weather....not Mercedes.

**Christopher** · 26th February 2018, 16:56

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

Well, it seems Mclaren and Redbull are willing to take that risk. RedBull came running out of the gates for day 1 regardless of weather....not Mercedes.

Mclaren had no choice but to take that risk after the time lost in the morning and especially with it being predicted to rain tomorrow

**Greig** · 26th February 2018, 17:07

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

Well, it seems Mclaren and Redbull are willing to take that risk. RedBull came running out of the gates for day 1 regardless of weather....not Mercedes.

Maybe they have more spare parts then....but in testing pretty worthless running in the wet.

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 17:07

Originally Posted by Christopher

Mclaren had no choice but to take that risk after the time lost in the morning and especially with it being predicted to rain tomorrow

Agreed about Mclaren, so whats RedBulls excuse to keep going then???

The issue is the rain....it wasn't even a deluge but enough to get the track wet. I realize this track has been resurfaced but it was not hot enough to cause the oils to seep through and making the track very slick....it was cold.

This is the part I get frustrated with....the rain and mostly everyone calls it a day....except for the few that either need to or want to.

**ferrari1.8t** · 26th February 2018, 17:08

Originally Posted by mizf1

Yep, us , RB and McLaren. He said the Merc was not flowing

So how long until merc requestes a rule change in their favour? When Ferrari and RBR are ontop of the podium come Melbourne? lol

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 17:12

Originally Posted by Greig

......but in testing pretty worthless running in the wet.

Is it really worthless running in the wet when the main goal in testing is to get in as many laps possible.....just to see about our reliability. It does not have to be in the subs 1:20's but run the car for as long as possible.

That's what Redbull did.

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 17:13

Originally Posted by ferrari1.8t

So how long until merc requestes a rule change in their favour? When Ferrari and RBR are ontop of the podium come Melbourne? lol

**jgonzalesm6** · 26th February 2018, 17:28

Stats for day one... and this year compared to last year

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DW-rIwwX0AAYUN1.png

**Greig** · 26th February 2018, 17:31

Originally Posted by jgonzalesm6

Is it really worthless running in the wet when the main goal in testing is to get in as many laps possible.....just to see about our reliability. It does not have to be in the subs 1:20's but run the car for as long as possible.

That's what Redbull did.

Just doing laps is not all that important, getting data is important and running in the wet probably not so much use to most teams.

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