F1 2022 Pre-Season Testing Thread

[speedmaster]

Its amazing that with such prescriptive regulations Mercedes still came up with a such unique solution compared to everyone else. Even Brawn said they never anticipated this extreme design when creating the new rules. Isn’t it amazing to see that it is always Mercedes that comes up with the best solution and the one that is not even anticipated by rule makers? And eventually that solution always gets a green light from the FIA. Is it just a coincidence, does Mercedes have the brain power that no one else has? Or it is something else? Again, 9 other teams with hundreds of engineers and not one came up with this solution. Very interesting. It is also interesting that in a budget cap era, they can somehow build one car for the release date, a completely different car for the first test and another completely different car for test 2. Will Merc change LuLu and Geroge’s engine every race this year and run at fully party mode all the time? Afterall, their budget seems endless.

Just wait for first race for a clear pecking order, it is too early to declare mercedes has won this year just because they have a unique solution. Based on your logic you should say the same for Ferrari as well as their design is also unique and no one else has come up with a similar design.

[Kyss4k]

I just saw from a wing camera that Mercedes has a split front wing. About 20cm from the nose the wing is split and the outer part is flexing quite a lot. Does everybody have that? Didn't see any other wing camera, so I have no idea, but it cought my eye.

[ferrari1.8t]

Just wait for first race for a clear pecking order, it is too early to declare mercedes has won this year just because they have a unique solution. Based on your logic you should say the same for Ferrari as well as their design is also unique and no one else has come up with a similar design.

I am waiting until Q3 to see the pecking order, I definitely haven't declared Merc the winners yet. Just pointing out that it would be a shame for us Tifosi and F1 fans if they run away into the distance again.

[Greig]

I am waiting until Q3 to see the pecking order, I definitely haven't declared Merc the winners yet. Just pointing out that it would be a shame for us Tifosi and F1 fans if they run away into the distance again.

You said its the best already....because it's unique....yet ignoring the unique Ferrari solution....

[speedmaster]

I am waiting until Q3 to see the pecking order, I definitely haven't declared Merc the winners yet. Just pointing out that it would be a shame for us Tifosi and F1 fans if they run away into the distance again.

[speedmaster]

Looks like the afternoon session has very little running except for Perez.

[ferrari1.8t]

So you have decided it's already the best solution? Yet we have Ferrari saying they looked at similar and dismissed it...

We don't see anyone coming up with the solution Ferrari have done, so why is it so angering you that nobody has went with what Mercedes have done?

I haven't said that their direction/solution is the correct one. I still have faith in Ferrari's design and am eagerly awaiting the first race.

[speedmaster]

I just saw from a wing camera that Mercedes has a split front wing. About 20cm from the nose the wing is split and the outer part is flexing quite a lot. Does everybody have that? Didn't see any other wing camera, so I have no idea, but it cought my eye.

From Autosport - 20:09 With the front-end camera view of Russell's car, you can see a little bit of wing flex as he gets on the gas. And before anyone writes in to ask if that's legal, wings do that under load. It's just hypnotic...like a lava lamp.

[Kyss4k]

From Autosport - 20:09 With the front-end camera view of Russell's car, you can see a little bit of wing flex as he gets on the gas. And before anyone writes in to ask if that's legal, wings do that under load. It's just hypnotic...like a lava lamp.

Hmm, I get the flexing, but the split part is the thing that gets me.

[Greig]

So unique means best? I never claimed it was the best, now you are putting words in my mouth like you always do. You get so stirred up when anyone complains about Merc or Hamilton. I have said 100 times since our launch that I am eager to see our relative performance once the season starts.

Its amazing that with such prescriptive regulations Mercedes still came up with a such unique solution compared to everyone else. Even Brawn said they never anticipated this extreme design when creating the new rules. Isn’t it amazing to see that it is always Mercedes that comes up with the best solution and the one that is not even anticipated by rule makers? And eventually that solution always gets a green light from the FIA. Is it just a coincidence, does Mercedes have the brain power that no one else has? Or it is something else? Again, 9 other teams with hundreds of engineers and not one came up with this solution. Very interesting. It is also interesting that in a budget cap era, they can somehow build one car for the release date, a completely different car for the first test and another completely different car for test 2. Will Merc change LuLu and Geroge’s engine every race this year and run at fully party mode all the time? Afterall, their budget seems endless.

Seems you said it was the best, try and keep up with yourself

It's more annoying that you have decided Merc are already best on a FERRARI forum. Do you even support Ferrari or just here cause you hate Lewis.

[ferrari1.8t]

You said its the best already....because it's unique....yet ignoring the unique Ferrari solution....

You are putting words in my mouth like you always do. I didn't mean this solution/direction was best, it was pertaining to past designs; DAS, FRIC etc. We dont know which design is best yet and I have said 100 times since the launch that I am eager for the start of the season to see our true performance relative to the others. You always get so bothered anytime anyone mentions merc or Hamilton.

[jgonzalesm6]

Its amazing that with such prescriptive regulations Mercedes still came up with a such unique solution compared to everyone else. Even Brawn said they never anticipated this extreme design when creating the new rules. Isn’t it amazing to see that it is always Mercedes that comes up with the best solution and the one that is not even anticipated by rule makers? And eventually that solution always gets a green light from the FIA. Is it just a coincidence, does Mercedes have the brain power that no one else has? Or it is something else? Again, 9 other teams with hundreds of engineers and not one came up with this solution. Very interesting. It is also interesting that in a budget cap era, they can somehow build one car for the release date, a completely different car for the first test and another completely different car for test 2. Will Merc change LuLu and Geroge’s engine every race this year and run at fully party mode all the time? Afterall, their budget seems endless.

Early days mate. I would'nt call it a unique solution just yet. It is innovative that's for sure. Wait 4 or 5 races and see if Mercedes have come up with a unique solution.

[Tony]

The W13 looks like a slightly more extreme version of the Williams. Honestly, I'm not sure that sidepod shapes will be that big of a deciding factor, particularly given the huge airbox over the drivers' heads on those cars. Let's wait and see.

Looking at the cars going by, the Ferrari looks fatter and lower while the Mercedes looks slimmer at the bottom but fatter at the top. Not sure which is the best approach, but I think there are tradeoffs that have occurred on both cars.

[ferrari1.8t]

Seems you said it was the best, try and keep up with yourself

It's more annoying that you have decided Merc are already best on a FERRARI forum. Do you even support Ferrari or just here cause you hate Lewis.

You're an idiot.

[Greig]

You are putting words in my mouth like you always do. I didn't mean this solution/direction was best, it was pertaining to past designs; DAS, FRIC etc. We dont know which design is best yet and I have said 100 times since the launch that I am eager for the start of the season to see our true performance relative to the others. You always get so bothered anytime anyone mentions merc or Hamilton.

Isn’t it amazing to see that it is always Mercedes that comes up with the best solution and the one that is not even anticipated by rule makers?

[jgonzalesm6]

Just wait for first race for a clear pecking order, it is too early to declare mercedes has won this year just because they have a unique solution. Based on your logic you should say the same for Ferrari as well as their design is also unique and no one else has come up with a similar design.

+1

[Greig]

Your an idiot.

So I am right then

We get it you hate Lewis and have decided Merc is the best already, but this is a Ferrari forum.

[ferrari1.8t]

So I am right then

We get it you hate Lewis, but this is a Ferrari forum.

Lol, like talking to a child. My 4 year old has more sense than you.

Greig's forum rules "because I said so"! LOL

[Greig]

Lol, like talking to a child. My 4 year old has more sense than you.

The child would probably act more mature than you right now

[Tony]

It's a downwash concept, they've all thought about it

[Rishu]

Lol, like talking to a child. My 4 year old has more sense than you.

Greig's forum rules "because I said so"! LOL

Hey man, relax. We are still in testing, who knows what we will witness on race weekend

[enjaybel3]

Lol, like talking to a child. My 4 year old has more sense than you.

Maybe, but then again, you're spending a lot of time arguing with a 4YO

[Gilles]

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[KimiBot]

Looking at the cars going by, the Ferrari looks fatter and lower while the Mercedes looks slimmer at the bottom but fatter at the top. Not sure which is the best approach, but I think there are tradeoffs that have occurred on both cars.

Maybe fat and low is better, just guessing.
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[tifosi1993]

Under the lights

[Nick Singer]

1) For what it's worth, I think the Merc is ugly.
2) I hope that Mercedes have a proper of a season - though I suspect they won't!
3) Hope we are fighting for wins and podiums (podia?) all year.

Up yours Toto, up yours Horner!

Over and out..

[Kyss4k]

Under the lights

https://i.imgur.com/mbP4Tmm.jpg

This is just so beautiful words to describe it haven't been invented yet.

[tifosi1993]

Another one

[PURE PASSION]

Its gorgeous!!!!!
And it will be even prettier with (top spot) champagne on it !!!!!!!

[Silent Bob]

I think if we take a look back at Haas's first car they showed (which they said was an earlier test model), looks like they tried the downswept, minimized sidepod concept and then switched to a sidepod design that is closer to Ferrari's. So, who's to say that Merc got it right? I think we'll see them increase their pods.