Bahrain testing 19-22 Feb

[mizf1]

For the first few races we need to ensure we have a reliable car, no point having a fast car that does not make the race. Also if any team loses an engine at the start then it will severely hinder them towards the end of the year, as only 5 engines allowed now for the season.

[f1tomi8]

different Rear Wing, new Y100 Winglet / Monkey Seat & new rear brake ducts via@SomersF1

[PadGeT]

different Rear Wing, new Y100 Winglet / Monkey Seat & new rear brake ducts via@SomersF1

which car?

[f1tomi8]

which car?

Sauber

[mizf1]

Less then 3 hours left, we need to get some more productive laps in

[f1tomi8]

And 1 modified FW

[Scuderia85]

What are We doing??

[mizf1]

Toro Rosso making an appearance now

[anuragiyer8989]

What are We doing??

Ya, I'd like to know that as well? Been long since I've seen Lap timer showing "40" on Autosport!

[OSS EL BOSS]

Mercedes are looking very strong, Hamilton just ended a run of 18 laps that started with 1.37.908, the best laptime of the day so far.
They really seem to be ahead of all the other teams at this stage.

[Hornet]

Not much running by Ferrari?

[Ste]

I think we were having lunch. They tweeted saying "40 laps this morning".

[f1tomi8]

Sakhir 19 February -The first day of testing is underway at Bahrain’s Sakhir circuit for Scuderia Ferrari and the ten other Formula 1 teams. Before the team stopped for lunch, the F14 T with Fernando Alonso at the wheel, did 40 laps. The Spaniard’s best time so far is a 1.40.694, the fifth fastest, although performance was not a priority on the team’s agenda. The session got off to a delayed start, as not all the marshals were in position, so today’s running is being extended to 17h30 to make up for the 30 minutes lost. Air temperature is a constant 25 degrees, while there is still quite a strong wind blowing. This morning’s programme focused on system checks, aerodynamic measurements, car set-up and work on the brake by wire system, ending with a few practice starts from the pit lane.

In the afternoon, there will be more work linked to fine tuning the car, as well as the usual tyre evaluation tasks.

- See more at: http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/40-....WjreonhR.dpuf

[mizf1]

I think we were having lunch. They tweeted saying "40 laps this morning".

There is no time for lunch, every lap is crucial data.

[Scuderia85]

Tanks for The update

[Rosso Corsa]

A weird bulge on the cockpit left side of the McLaren.

[PadGeT]

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[f1tomi8]

A weird bulge on the cockpit left side of the McLaren.

[QUOTE=Rosso Corsa;825966]A weird bulge on the cockpit left side of the McLaren.

[PadGeT]

Hulk with 1m36.953s

[Domo-kun]

12:15 Another improvement at the top for Hulkenberg, and his 1m36.953s makes him the first driver to beat the 2013 Bahrain GP fastest lap in a 2014 car.

Well, at least there's no more of that "WOE F1 cars are slower than GP2 cars!" after this.. :)

[Rosso Corsa]

That's interesting on the McLaren. I wonder why the cable runs all the way from the bulge to the tip of the nose? What have they got in there then?

[Majki2111]

They still having lunch??? They haven't moved for hours now.

[f1tomi8]

#F1 @Lotus_F1Team hits trouble: First a software issue, now a battery problem. Being replaced right now. Engineers hope for late run. via Amus

[dfunk257]

uuuum, wheres pics of our car? Anybody????

[f1tomi8]

The E22's nose caused a stir due to the asymmetric protrusions. But the rear end also has a surprise, since there is asymmetry due to the exhaust is routed to the right slightly. The rear suspension is unique enter the amuse the upper rocker arm is extremely high, while the bottom is surprisingly low. The Spanish competition is supposed to be revised in the nose: There will be even less solid part of the nose between the two projections, carried all the way back to the first axis. With this they can divert more air under the car.

"A super car. The guys simply did not believe the data obtained in the wind tunnel. If you are hoping to bring the values ​​obtained in downforce will go a hell of a machine via Amus

[Senna4Ever]

Hamilton almost covered a race distance so far: 74 ... very impressive
followed by Sutil (58) and Frijns in a Caterham (52)

maybe our Pasta tastes so superb today that we just don't want to go back to work ...

[tifosi1993]

Alonso on track...Finally!

[fronaldo]

Alonso out now

[tifosi1993]

Hulk 1:36.880

[tifosi1993]

Alonso 1:39.628