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Jenson & McHam to sit out Mugello test....

Discussion in 'F1' started by Fast_ian, Apr 18, 2012.

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  1. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Hey,

    Not sure this is such a good idea - Confidence? Arrogance? Given the restrictions, I'd have thought they would want the all important data from their top guys.....

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  2. Iain

    Iain F1 Rookie

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    Gary Paffet (at least) is a very experienced test driver, I doubt its that much of a risk TBH
     
  3. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Suppose you can look at it two ways.

    Like you said, or give these guys a blast in it, in case they are needed for a quick replacement.

    Maybe Mclaren are confident with the basic car, and if these guys can get some pace out of it, it's a sure fire winner.
     
  4. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    You're probably right, but he hasn't driven an F1 car a lot though, correct?

    I'm just a little surprised they're not at least sharing the duties - If they should top the times, all well & good but if one or other (or both) struggle the question becomes "is it the drivers or the car?" I'd have wanted a "baseline" from either race driver, then hand over to the testers.

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  5. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Yes a baseline from one of them would make sense, but however as mere mortals how dare we question the high and mighty MCLAREN way of doing things...;)
     
  6. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Indeed - They've always been an arrogant bunch of *******s! :D

    [Sorry, couldn't resist ;)]

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  7. kraftwerk

    kraftwerk Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Hahaha I know...:)
     
  8. GordonC

    GordonC F1 Rookie
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    I wonder if McLaren has the baseline comparisons between their junior test drivers and the race drivers already from their simulator. They may not have driven the physical car much, but I bet they both have way more simulator time than the race drivers.

    I have read that during race weekend practice sessions, the teams will beam all the telemetry back to the factories, and have setup changes and options evaluated on the multi-post suspension rigs and in the simulators by the test drivers before actually trying the setup changes on the cars at the race track.
     
  9. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Even without testing, Mclaren are able to produce a top car. I have no doubt they'll be ok.
     
  10. VIZSLA

    VIZSLA Four Time F1 World Champ
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    I share your concern as to the wellbeing of the poor lads from Woking.
     

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