F1 2022 Pre-Season Testing Thread

**Kyss4k** · 12th March 2022, 13:41

Originally Posted by Aziz

We are 0.5 slower, on FL, after we spent 2 years developing this car, RB on the other hand developed last year car to the very end.... Same story again

That's exactly what I am affraid of. I don't want to see Red Bull or Merc destroying us even when we had such a headstart. I still hope we have a lot more in this car, but the hype is slowly evaporating from me.

**Aziz** · 12th March 2022, 13:42

Originally Posted by patrese86

Same story? It's testing. The only thing which is the same story is you moaning.

We like to say "it's testing" since 2009

**Grimlock** · 12th March 2022, 13:42

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

We are slower than Magnussen in the sector 1 minisectors, on a different level in the sector 2 and again losing out in the sector 3 minisectors, and all those minisectors are straights.

That should tell everything, I think.

Thanks appreciate the insisting, where are you watching the mini sectors?
Is that on the official live taming from F1?

**PURE PASSION** · 12th March 2022, 13:42

Originally Posted by stefa

As I have said the other day, I am really amazed how many experts in various fields are in this forum, who can spot things and make conclusion just by looking at picture or video, without any deep data! I am speachless!!!

And its funny how the attention has gone from us, to merc,to us, to RBR and who knows if someone does a good lap and

**tifosi1993** · 12th March 2022, 13:43

Russell 1:32.888, finally Mercedes cranked up the engine. But still not as fast on the straights as the Red Bull, same as us.

**tifosi1993** · 12th March 2022, 13:44

Originally Posted by Grimlock

Thanks appreciate the insisting, where are you watching the mini sectors?
Is that on the official live taming from F1?

Yes. I think F1 should make the live timing free for everyone.

**patrese86** · 12th March 2022, 13:45

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Russell 1:32.888, finally Mercedes cranked up the engine. But still not as fast on the straights as the Red Bull, same as us.

You can see their car bouncing everywhere as they are pushing searching for performance. All teams sandbag to a certain extent because of engine modes but they don't intentionally make the cars purpoise like that to throw other teams off :D.

We look good

**Kyss4k** · 12th March 2022, 13:49

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Yes. I think F1 should make the live timing free for everyone.

Really? I have F1 TV Pro subscription and I can't see any minisectors on official livetiming. But I may be blind... is that some hidden menu or something?

**Grimlock** · 12th March 2022, 13:51

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Yes. I think F1 should make the live timing free for everyone.

Damn I do have F1TV Pro but somehow don't see minisectors on F1's live timing :(
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**patrese86** · 12th March 2022, 13:51

Mick with a great lap on the c3

**tifosi1993** · 12th March 2022, 13:53

Haas only 7 tenths behind the "mighty" Red Bull on the same tyres.

Ferrari haters are in for a rude awaking when Ferrari turns up the power.

**Kyss4k** · 12th March 2022, 13:54

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Haas only 7 tenths behind the "mighty" Red Bull on the same power.

Ferrari haters are in for a rude awaking when Ferrari turns up the power.

Fingers crossed

**Aziz** · 12th March 2022, 13:55

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Haas only 7 tenths behind the "mighty" Red Bull on the same power.

Ferrari haters are in for a rude awaking when Ferrari turns up the power.

Don't you think the last hour of the last tasting day would be a good time to turn up the power?

You should probably test the engine full power, right?

**Grimlock** · 12th March 2022, 13:57

Originally Posted by Aziz

Don't you think the last hour of the last tasting day would be a good time to turn up the power?

You should probably test the engine full power, right?

That's what we have Hass for :)

**Schumiklub** · 12th March 2022, 13:58

Originally Posted by Grimlock

Damn I do have F1TV Pro but somehow don't see minisectors on F1's live timing :(

You have to use the mobile or tablet app. There is a lot more info in the app than on the website.

**tifosi1993** · 12th March 2022, 13:58

Originally Posted by Aziz

Don't you think the last hour of the last tasting day would be a good time to turn up the power?

You should probably test the engine full power, right?

Although I do want Ferrari to turn up the power, but we should remember that it's only testing. No point at taking the glory of being the fastest in the testing.

**Kyss4k** · 12th March 2022, 14:01

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Although I do want Ferrari to turn up the power, but we should remember that it's only testing. No point at taking the glory of being the fastest in the testing.

Heh, nice move from them to make the experience worse on the more capable platform. But thanks, turning the mobile on.

**Aziz** · 12th March 2022, 14:02

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Although I do want Ferrari to turn up the power, but we should remember that it's only testing. No point at taking the glory of being the fastest in the testing.

No, I'm talking about being fastest in testing, I'm talking about testing the engine on full power. Better to have hick ups here and now then in 7 days

**SilverSpeed** · 12th March 2022, 14:05

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

We are slower than Magnussen in the sector 1 minisectors, on a different level in the sector 2 and again losing out in the sector 3 minisectors, and all those minisectors are straights.

That should tell everything, I think.

Agreed! But we don't know how Haas is setup...

**PURE PASSION** · 12th March 2022, 14:08

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

Haas only 7 tenths behind the "mighty" Red Bull on the same tyres.

Ferrari haters are in for a rude awaking when Ferrari turns up the power.

Αnd Alfa close by

**tifosi1993** · 12th March 2022, 14:14

Originally Posted by PURE PASSION

Αnd Alfa close by

I made a mistake, the gap is only 5 tenths.

**subfire91** · 12th March 2022, 14:22

Originally Posted by tifosi1993

I made a mistake, the gap is only 5 tenths.

i dont know man.... that 1:32:5s of RB in the C3s has got me into worries to be honest

**Kyss4k** · 12th March 2022, 14:24

Originally Posted by subfire91

i dont know man to be honest. that 1:32:5s of RB in the C3s has got me into worries to be honest

And their current race pace... started in 1:37s, now in 1:38s, consistent, fast. No idea about fuel loads, but still... worrisome

**tifosi1993** · 12th March 2022, 14:26

Leclerc Vs Russell

29.509 - 39.618 - 23.229 - 1:32.415 - 308

29.554 - 39.816 - 23.381 - 1:32.759 - 308

**enjaybel3** · 12th March 2022, 14:28

My opinion - a good testing pre-season for Ferrari.
Cust cars (Haas & Alfa) pushing the engine harder and showing surprising pace. I doubt Ferrari has fully unleashed the engine in F1-75 yet. I expect SF is going to be competitive this year.

**JacKy** · 12th March 2022, 14:29

Any idea why we slow at sector 1 compare to other sectors?

**PURE PASSION** · 12th March 2022, 14:30

Originally Posted by Kyss4k

And their current race pace... started in 1:37s, now in 1:38s, consistent, fast. No idea about fuel loads, but still... worrisome

As from fast laps , where we shaw Bottas doing 1:32:9 on C3s that makes Ves 1:32:6 not looks so glorious (very good nevertheless) , also in those havy load laps we dont know how they are running. i wouldnt pay so much attention if we where the ones doing those laps !!