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2015 F1 testing thread

Discussion in 'F1' started by Bas, Feb 1, 2015.

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  1. Ferraripilot

    Ferraripilot F1 World Champ
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    Good to hear.

    I believe the misfiring is due to them running very minimal ERS at the moment this less cylinder filling during partial throttle events (ie turbo lag) which would otherwise be compensated for via the shaft motor spooling the turbo. These power units are designed to operate as a while so when a key component is dialed down some things don't run as they should. Just conjecture.
     
  2. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

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    150 trouble free laps for Mercedes.

    The rest might as well pack up and try again next year :(.
     
  3. gt4me

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    Can't believe people are commenting on the whole season based on the first day of a test.
     
  4. Bas

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    just realized that Vettel has done 60 laps so all hope is not lost, lol.
     
  5. furoni

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    Eriksson 2º fastest!!! Perhaps Ferrari did something worthy with that engine!!!
     
  6. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Final times from day one.....

    OK, it's only day one, but I'd much rather be in Sebs shoes than Fred's right now..... Still seems like Honda are in a world of hurt.....

    Fauxtus should be running tomorrow apparently.

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  7. ricksb

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    There was just a telemetry problem that stopped things up for a bit. Nothing wrong with the car.
     
  8. ricksb

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    It's early, but seeing both Ferrari-powered cars at the top of the list gives us some hope for the power unit.
     
  9. Kiwi Nick

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    Any truth to the rumor that Merc is running 2014 PU?
     
  10. gt4me

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    Who?
     
  11. DF1

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    Wow. Nice day for Rosberg and Mercedes. Although not fastest that simply doesnt matter. Cannot wait to see the report from Ted on SKY tonight.
    Ferrari seemed good and it was good last year on day 1 as well. Hopefully a step forward. No idea how to analyze Mclaren just yet. Nice to see F1 is back!! :)
     
  12. ricksb

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    At least they are 4+ seconds faster than last year.
     
  13. ricksb

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    Lol...the Renault powered Lotus= Faux-tus
     
  14. gt4me

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    :D :D wish folk on here would just use names!
     
  15. IamRobG

    IamRobG F1 Rookie

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    Look at red bull last year. Their testing was terrible and they were the only other team with a win.
     
  16. freshmeat

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    I hope McLaren-Honda will be able to get more than 6 laps outta Jerez!
     
  17. furoni

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    yap, six more would be just fine...lololo
     
  18. Rosso Veloce

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    Ericsson's lap time was set on softs; Vettel set his on mediums.
     
  19. yellowducatista11

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    I'd say a promising first day for Ferrari and Seb. Nice work guys!!!
     
  20. furoni

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    Still, considering how bad last year Sauber was, it's a good sign...
     
  21. subirg

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    Not a bad first day for all the teams - but not McHonda. Too early to tell true relative performance but at least we are up and running and the cars look so much better than last year.

    How many teams are confirmed for this year? Who else is left to test?
     
  22. Igor Ound

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    Every single year Ferrari start strong, everybody claps their hands and slowly but surely the competition starts to show their pace and we go backwards.
     
  23. Mulehead

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    Hond a wil l be a epic fail going to be great watching Fred and uncle ron fighting over who's first to the press room . Button Is going to work his butt off he is much stronger than kimi . Impo Kimi is a way better wheel man than button but lacks the determination And will of a f1 driver
     
  24. Rosso Veloce

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    True
     
  25. crinoid

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    We'll see reality in Melbourne. Ferrari seems to test well and race poorly the last several seasons.
     

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