Link to live testing...Autosport

Schumi set it on soft's...Maldando was on the super's

 

therein is one of the variables-tires...and of course fuel loads....

 

Red Bull are not running tomorrow. Just heard

 

Final times, day three;

Williams kicking ass!

Cheers,
Ian

 

Any reasons given?

I suspect they want to put a spare day in the bank for later?

Cheers,
Ian

 

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97655

 

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97662

 

I heard yesterday's race simulation Michael did was very limited as mainly data acquisition. Nico's race sim today is clearly a huge step from yesterday as the lower fuel runs are 1.5-2 seconds quicker. W03 is looking incredibly competitive with the Bull.

A lot has to do with the below innovation which I am sure will be copied soon, but I believe MB have done a good job in hiding just how this extra duct in the back which increases the volume of the diffuser is blown. I believe it is blown by the starter hole but there are some other theories poking around as well
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Check at the back of the engine cover as well, some more ducts there.
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Not per Ross, although I think it is a big step forward....

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97677

 

Agreed. The times are very good but they are still not up to the RB standard to the tune of up to 3 tenths. I believe they will be right there with Mclaren though

 

Hey guys, is the yellow tape on this pic some sort of data heat tape or something??

Edit: See post #20, page 1 of this thread.

 

@Truezonef1
Peter Windsor comento en 'Flying Lap' que Alonso ha vuelto a su inicial estilo de conducción, motivado por la nueva suspensión y Pirelli.

Google Translation:
Peter Windsor commented on "Flying Lap 'Alonso has returned to its initial driving style, motivated by the new suspension and Pirelli.

This could be promising. Don't read this Ferraripilot

 

No offense but Windsor isn't credible...I remember in Malaysia where he sat on the final turn and discussed how Hamilton was in an entirely different league because of his line through the corner...not saying Hamilton isn't fast, but Windsor latches onto an idea and promtes the snot out of it, so much so that it becomes reality

 

Wiener Pinzor lost all credibility in the USF1 scam

 

yep

 

Yup. I remember reading some of his articles on driving styles when he wrote for F1 Racing, and thinking "WTF?!" Really bizarre theories about handling that ignored realities of weight transfer...

 

lotus problem is related to front suspension

http://www.f1zone.net/news/2012-lotus-has-front-suspension-problem/12554/

 

Down the main straight trap speeds from Friday. I guess the MB f-duct is yielding 4-5kph just as Whitmarsh said it would.

Mercedes 320.5
Toro Rosso 319.5
Caterham 318.5
Force India 317.5
Sauber 315.8
McLaren 314.9
Ferrari 311.2
Williams 311.2
Red Bull 310.3

 

Wow, a full 10 kph speed advantage on Red Bull.

 

I'd love to see a comparison of corner speed!

 

I've been searching for that! I've heard Mclaren are quickest through fast turns while Red Bull is quickest through medium and slower turns. The Merc is very good in fast turns but has a soft front end for slower turns. I expect Red Bull to be very good in Australia while Mclaren and Mercedes will do well in Malaysia, especially Mercedes due to their top speed advantage

 

Truzonef1
Alonso: "Pese a la complejidad del coche, no vimos la luz el viernes en Barcelona porque en ningún momento estábamos perdidos" (Buena frase)

Google translation:
Alonso: "Despite the complexity of the car, we saw the light on Friday in Barcelona because at no time were lost"

 

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/97730

 

http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/443

Lotus is back as well.