F14-T- Development & News

[Ste]

The reason Kimi was walking around with Gino Rosato earlier today:

I spoke briefly with Gino Rosato, who has confirmed that Ferrari returns to the position of secretary general. He had worked for 18 years in the house of Maranello, and had been the head of logistics and equipment safety. He joined Lotus Dany Bahar shortly after, but the experience has not been a bed of roses and has returned to his home which was always.

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[shamim179]

Time for FiA to show some consistency. If Ferrari solution is deemed legal & safe, there is reason for Renault & Merc to protest. Interpretation & staying within the boundary is the name of the game. Silverstone 2011 springs to my mind. Domenicali gave the green light to RB for running the questionable engine maps, time for him to stand up & be a strong man

I have some reservations on this. I'm not convinced Stefano will put up a fight judging by the past but I hope to be proven wrong. If there's already rumours flying that we are considering strengthening the turbo unit housing it suggests that we are under pressure to change?

[f1tomi8]

In principle Ferrari goes with a heavy load d configuration not only ls and reaches 300km / h. The rear wing is under load and higher DRS

[Rob]

A gentle start for Kimi.

Sakhir, 21 February – A slightly more complicated morning than the previous two for the Ferrari F14 T, at the third day of testing for the Scuderia and ten other Formula 1 teams at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain. On his first day, Kimi Raikkonen got off to a good start, carrying out aerodynamic tests, as well as working on set-up and doing some practice starts. Then progress slowed as the team had to sort out a telemetry connection problem, which although trivial took up a lot of time. It is to be expected as Formula 1 embarks on an era with more emphasis on technology than ever before. With no pressing need to chase performance, the team decided to have an in-depth look at the problem, so as to get the most out of the new systems, once the telemetry glitch had been sorted. On the weather front, it’s another beautiful sunny day here and the wind has dropped to a gentle breeze since yesterday.

Times at 13h00 local:
1. Mercedes – Lewis Hamilton 1:34.263 25
2. Sauber – Esteban Gutierrez 1:37.180 45
3. McLaren – Jenson Button 1:37.258 28
4. Lotus – Pastor Maldonado 1:39.642 19
5. Force India – Sergio Perez 1:40.339 17
6. Red Bull – Daniel Ricciardo 1:40.781 23
7. Toro Rosso – Daniil Kvyat 1:40.801 27
8. Ferrari – Kimi Raikkonen 1:41.336 12
9. Caterham – Marcus Ericsson 1:43.602 33
10. Marussia – Max Chilton 1:46.672 4
11. Williams – Valtteri Bottas - 55


- See more at: http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/gen....XUqY8PbF.dpuf

[f1tomi8]

Top speeds

[PURE PASSION]

Top speeds

ΟΚ. Οnce again this show us that we(and the teams with our engines)are running in lower performance level or that the Merc engines are indeed much more powerfull then ours??

[emirBoz]

Top speeds

this is good, ferrari is not pushing

what is domain adress of this web site?

[Kyss4k]

Top speeds

This could be both. Worrying or comforting... what to choose?

[Jas]

HOPE THIS IS NOT TRUE!! HOLD YOUR GROUND FERRARI!!

The possible threat of protest is now looming over next month’s Formula 1 World Championship season opener in Australia, with Mercedes and Renault taking issue with the ultra-lightweight Ferrari engine cover.

We reported a month ago that a dispute was brewing between Formula 1 engine suppliers Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault.

The dispute is about the protective covering on the top of Ferrari’s turbo unit, weighing in at a crucial 3 kilograms lighter than the ones fitted on the Mercedes and Renault units.

Mercedes and Renault argue that Ferrari’s cover needs to be more substantial for safety reasons in the event of a dangerous turbo failure, but Ferrari’s explanation was initially accepted by the governing FIA.

Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari F14 T during Bahrain testing
Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari F14 T during Bahrain testing

Reportedly, Ferrari’s setup mitigates the need for a heavier cover because the turbo shuts down at even the slightest sign of failure.

“Mercedes and Renault are not satisfied that the FIA is satisfied,” said Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt.

“Either Ferrari builds a stronger cover, or there could be a protest [against the results] in Melbourne,” he added.

Another option is also being considered by Renault and Mercedes: copying the Ferrari solution and thereby saving 3 kilograms in crucial car weight.

“The time until homologation on 28 February is however too short,” Schmidt explained. ”In the paddock it is now being reported that Ferrari is strengthening the turbo housing to be on the safe side.” (GMM)

[Kyss4k]

It is their fault, that they did not do it like Ferrari. They can protest as much as they want. FIA deemend it legal so Ferrari should be "safe". To Merc and Renault... suck your *****.

[ferrari4life]

bull crap.. Ferrari needs to man up and stop this for the good of the sport crap. They either want to win or they want to just play along and be a patsy to everyone else.

[f1tomi8]

this is good, ferrari is not pushing

what is domain adress of this web site?

I don't know, i found on twitter.

[Hornet]

There will never be an end to this if we keep giving in each time our competitors threatens to protest and take the sport to court.
Maybe for once we should let them protest, drag the sport to court, watch the whole season crash and burn, whatever. We have to show them that we're not giving in each time the threaten the sport.

[Rob]

There will never be an end to this if we keep giving in each time our competitors threatens to protest and take the sport to court.
Maybe for once we should let them protest, drag the sport to court, watch the whole season crash and burn, whatever. We have to show them that we're not giving in each time the threaten the sport.

(or just pull out of F1, and go LMP1 )

[Ferrari Man]

This is ridiculous... If Ferrari have a safety feature built in and the FIA have approved then case shut.. Let the others whinge.. It was about time we were innovative....

[RedPassion]

We should pull out of this so called "F1" and make our own series, with clear rules and a competent judging panel, the true F1.

[OSS EL BOSS]

AMuS reports that Alonso was fastest on the straight with 336.4 kph follwed by Magnussen (330.8 kph) and Massa (327.2kph).

[emirBoz]

AMuS reports that Alonso was fastest on the straight with 336.4 kph follwed by Magnussen (330.8 kph) and Massa (327.2kph).

yes.

Good news for our engine power

AMUS reports : "That Alonso had the fastest top speed on day 2 336.4 km/h, which is 22 km/h faster than in 2013.
The McLaren was second at 330.2. This would seem to indicate the Ferrari power unit is at least close to the Mercedes in peak power."

ferrari engine is very near to mercedes engine

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/f...r-8087032.html

[gvera]

This could be both. Worrying or comforting... what to choose?

At the moment I find it worrying but it's too early for final judgement.

At least it shows that Merc can run their PU with more power than Ferrari in a reliable way in all their clients cars, that's a hugh acomplishment this year.
I firmly beleive after seing Merc teams day after day topping times that the Merc PU is the best performer at this time.
You can argue all you want that Ferrari is not running 100%, but maybe Merc isn't running 100% either....

This situation may change before Melbourne (I'm NOT implying Ferrari is doomed) and I hope it does, but until I see it change I won't change my mind.

Just another thought, a quick lap time means nothing if you cannot repeat them during the race with the 100kg fuel limit, so even in the case the Merc proves to be more powerful it might mean nothing in race trim if they have to detune it to save fuel.

[Rob]

This is ridiculous... If Ferrari have a safety feature built in and the FIA have approved then case shut.. Let the others whinge.. It was about time we were innovative....

Spot on, if it were RBR/Renault (Newey), it would be could innovative. If they can get away with so much past few years, EBDs/exotic engine maps, flexi wings etc etc, let us have these saved 3KGs FIA.

[GrndLkNatv]

Let the losers protest, they will lose.. I hate it when losers try to win by dragging down the winner. If you can't do the job as well, then try harder and quit being a loser trying to drag down the sport. If the FIA say it works and Ferrari does too, then let it go, grow up and move on!

HOPE THIS IS NOT TRUE!! HOLD YOUR GROUND FERRARI!!

The possible threat of protest is now looming over next month’s Formula 1 World Championship season opener in Australia, with Mercedes and Renault taking issue with the ultra-lightweight Ferrari engine cover.

We reported a month ago that a dispute was brewing between Formula 1 engine suppliers Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault.

The dispute is about the protective covering on the top of Ferrari’s turbo unit, weighing in at a crucial 3 kilograms lighter than the ones fitted on the Mercedes and Renault units.

Mercedes and Renault argue that Ferrari’s cover needs to be more substantial for safety reasons in the event of a dangerous turbo failure, but Ferrari’s explanation was initially accepted by the governing FIA.

Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari F14 T during Bahrain testing
Fernando Alonso in the Ferrari F14 T during Bahrain testing

Reportedly, Ferrari’s setup mitigates the need for a heavier cover because the turbo shuts down at even the slightest sign of failure.

“Mercedes and Renault are not satisfied that the FIA is satisfied,” said Auto Motor und Sport correspondent Michael Schmidt.

“Either Ferrari builds a stronger cover, or there could be a protest [against the results] in Melbourne,” he added.

Another option is also being considered by Renault and Mercedes: copying the Ferrari solution and thereby saving 3 kilograms in crucial car weight.

“The time until homologation on 28 February is however too short,” Schmidt explained. ”In the paddock it is now being reported that Ferrari is strengthening the turbo housing to be on the safe side.” (GMM)

[Rob]

Let the losers protest, they will lose.. I hate it when losers try to win by dragging down the winner. If you can't do the job as well, then try harder and quit being a loser trying to drag down the sport. If the FIA say it works and Ferrari does too, then let it go, grow up and move on!

[Nero Horse]

Loads of rubbish. Our turbo housing, is strong enough already. As the engineers wouldnt of designed and built it if they didnt think, or tested it to be strong and safe enough.

Merc, Renault got their backs up as they didnt think of the same solution.

Yes, exactly. They're just scared and jealous.

[GrndLkNatv]

There is no way Ferrari are down on power.... In fact I would bet Ferrari has more power this year than the Mercs..

yes.

Good news for our engine power

AMUS reports : "That Alonso had the fastest top speed on day 2 336.4 km/h, which is 22 km/h faster than in 2013.
The McLaren was second at 330.2. This would seem to indicate the Ferrari power unit is at least close to the Mercedes in peak power."

ferrari engine is very near to mercedes engine

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/f...r-8087032.html

[OSS EL BOSS]

Very strange that Alonso lost more than 1.6s to Magnussen only in the first an third sector with this topspeed.


Sandbagging? Or very very poor traction?

[OSS EL BOSS]

But it cant be poor traction because you need good traction in the second sector where Alonso set the fastest time!
So it must be sandbagging

[Jose Lorca]

Very strange that Alonso lost more than 1.6s to Magnussen only in the first an third sector with this topspeed.


Sandbagging? Or very very poor traction?

It was sandbagging, because his S2 time yesterday was actually faster than Magnussen, and the speed trap shows he has the straight line speed so why would he end up 1.6 slower? I think he could have beaten Magnussen's time if he wanted to but chose not to reveal his true pace, unlike the Mercedes today.

[f1tomi8]

Flow viz on the floor

[OSS EL BOSS]

It was sandbagging, because his S2 time yesterday was actually faster than Magnussen, and the speed trap shows he has the straight line speed so why would he end up 1.6 slower? I think he could have beaten Magnussen's time if he wanted to but chose not to reveal his true pace, unlike the Mercedes today.

Thats what I think too! Yesterday AMuS reported that they where told ""But there are still reserves there."

http://http://www.auto-motor-und-spo...a-8065985.html

So it seems that Ferrari is very confident about the Performanco of the car

[Hornet]

S2 is a mix of aero downforce corners, and traction corners. I'd say it's a good sign to be competitive here. Maybe Ferrari didn't want to stress the engine down the long straights in S1 and S3