Bahrain testing 27 Feb-2 Mar

[Ferris]

Comparing the two, Alonso was back on gas just a fraction earlier than Ricciardo

Are you serious??? That thing was so unstable under braking you could hear the car locking up and see how tentative Ric was in turning the car in because the rear was so unstable. As for the exit, that engine is clearly struggling. The power delivery is no where near linear. They are in big trouble.

[mirafiori]

Via @andrewbensonf1 #Rumour Vettel dixit at Jerez day2: "I'm not driving that again until it's sorted out." Red Bull #Nightmare? #F1 wowwwww

With A Screamy girly voice.

[Rishu]

Are you serious??? That thing was so unstable under braking you could hear the car locking up and see how tentative Ric was in turning the car in because the rear was so unstable. As for the exit, that engine is clearly struggling. The power delivery is no where near linear. They are in big trouble.

I just mentioned that Ferrari was back on power earlier, no further analysis really.

[mirafiori]

Joking about going into a gravel trap is arrogant?

Yes, and they said his dog Roscoe was sat on his lap at the time.

[SinanOzerS]

"AMuS reporting that Renault has asked for an extension of today's power unit homologation deadline"

[Rishu]

Yes, and they said his dog Roscoe was sat on his lap at the time.

[Ferris]

Everyone should get an extension then.

[Red is Best]

With A Screamy girly voice.

*Screaming over the radio: "No, no, no, that's not what I'm talking about guys"

[Ferris]

Ok. No problem.
Alonso got on the power earlier because he got the car turned in earlier.
Ric's corner was gone the moment he braked for it.

[Hornet]

"AMuS reporting that Renault has asked for an extension of today's power unit homologation deadline"

Either extend it for everyone, or no extension at all. Anything else will be unfair, and I hope Ferrari protest it should that happen (as should Mercedes).

[stefa]

Either extend it for everyone, or no extension at all. Anything else will be unfair, and I hope Ferrari protest it should that happen (as should Mercedes).

...and justice for all!

[Ste]

Via @andrewbensonf1 #Rumour Vettel dixit at Jerez day2: "I'm not driving that again until it's sorted out." Red Bull #Nightmare? #F1 wowwwww

Where have you read that? It's not in his timeline.

[mirafiori]

Either extend it for everyone, or no extension at all. Anything else will be unfair, and I hope Ferrari protest it should that happen (as should Mercedes).

Yes that would only be fair for everyone, also it would not surprise me if all teams would be given another chance to test for reliability issues.

[Hermann]

Either extend it for everyone, or no extension at all. Anything else will be unfair, and I hope Ferrari protest it should that happen (as should Mercedes).

If this is true, they could protest all they like, it wouldn't help.

"It has emerged that one of the items on the agenda for Friday's meeting of the F1 strategy group (effectively the rule-making body) is for an extension to the deadline for homologating engines. This is 28 February - ie today. Manufacturers have to submit a specification for the season and changes are only allowed for reliability, cost-saving and safety reasons.
"Renault had indicated on Thursday that they were not worried about the deadline, but it seems they were being a bit disingenuous, as Auto Motor Und Sport are reporting it was the French company that asked for the extension. It could well pass, given the way voting works in the strategy group. Bernie Ecclestone and FIA president Jean Todt have six votes each, the six teams involved one each. Votes pass by a simple majority. So if Ecclestone and Todt think it's a good idea - for whatever reason - then it doesn't matter what the teams, who include Mercedes, McLaren and Ferrari, vote."

http://www.bbc.com/sport/0/formula1/26380181

[f1tomi8]

Where have you read that? It's not in his timeline.

On Twitter from F1Writers

[Rishu]

Alonso 1.35.634

[gazoz]

how come red bull are not there guys ? correction !!

[f1tomi8]

2 Alonso Ferrari 1m35.634s +0.064 on soft

[Ferris]

Any idea what rubber he was on and what rubber Perez was on?

[f1tomi8]

on soft

[Ferris]

both of them? Is he on a long stint?

[mizf1]

Any idea what rubber he was on and what rubber Perez was on?

Perez super soft

[F2002]

Alonso 1.35.634

Bit of a stat:

That's the sixth quickest time overall across the two Bahrain tests thus far, behind Perez (1.35.290 test day 2).

Quickest time is Rosberg's 1.33.283.

[mizf1]

BBC

"Sergio Perez was very chipper about Force India's progress after setting the fastest time of the first day of the test, albeit on super-soft tyres."

[Ferris]

Perez super soft

Thanks for the info. Where are you getting it from?

[mizf1]

BBC

"Sergio Perez was very chipper about Force India's progress after setting the fastest time of the first day of the test, albeit on super-soft tyres."

Sorry that was for yesterday :)

[mizf1]

Alonso seems to have eased off with the lap tally now, Hamilton leads with 50+ laps

[Ste]

Alonso seems to have eased off with the lap tally now, Hamilton leads with 50+ laps

59 for Hamilton.

[Hamish]

Yes, and they said his dog Roscoe was sat on his lap at the time.

Oh how I wish people would get their English tenses correct. "His dog Roscoe was sitting on his lap" or 'His dog Roscoe sat on his lap" But not WAS SAT ON HIS LAP. Makes my blood boil every time I hear it. Rant over.

[Ferris]

Yeah, that thing upset me to... Plesa, speaka da inglese! :)
Sorry, got board as Alonso is in the pits.