Abu Dhabi F1 Test | FerrariChat

Abu Dhabi F1 Test

Discussion in 'F1' started by NEP, Nov 28, 2017.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

Page 1 of 4
  1. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    Tuesday November 28

    Latest times:-

    1) Kimi - 1:37.768
    2) Romain - 1:39.720
    3) Nico Hulkenburg - 1:39.803

    Robert Kubica - 1:41.296
    Fernando - 1:41.449
     
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #1
  2. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #2
  3. jgonzalesm6

    jgonzalesm6 Two Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2016
    Messages:
    24,279
    Location:
    Corpus Christi, Tx.
    Full Name:
    Joe R Gonzales
    jgonzalesm6, Nov 28, 2017
    #3
  4. furoni

    furoni F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2011
    Messages:
    13,983
    Location:
    Vila Verde
    Full Name:
    Pedro Braga Soares
    Robert doing many laps..don't know if the time is any good...
     
    furoni, Nov 28, 2017
    #4
    DF1 and jgonzalesm6 like this.
  5. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #5
    of2worlds and E60 M5 like this.
  6. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2007
    Messages:
    30,110
    Location:
    FRA - nice city with a really big airport :)
    Difficult to assess as LH is 2+ off the Kimi pace
     
    DF1, Nov 28, 2017
    #6
  7. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    Daniel improves:-

    1) Kimi - 1:37.768
    2) Daniel - 1:38.066
    3) Nico Hulkenburg - 1:39.803
     
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #7
  8. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #8
  9. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #9
  10. furoni

    furoni F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2011
    Messages:
    13,983
    Location:
    Vila Verde
    Full Name:
    Pedro Braga Soares
    the 100 laps a good sign , hw doesn'tb seem to have any problems completing gps...but is it lacking some speed..hope not, rooting for you Robert!
     
    furoni, Nov 28, 2017
    #10
    E60 M5 and 375+ like this.
  11. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #11
  12. tifoso2728

    tifoso2728 F1 Veteran BANNED

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2014
    Messages:
    8,215
    Location:
    IL
    Full Name:
    DRM
    Endurance is more important than outright speed for Kubica. Remember, he is driving the Williams . . . .
     
    tifoso2728, Nov 28, 2017
    #12
  13. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2007
    Messages:
    30,110
    Location:
    FRA - nice city with a really big airport :)
    I think a question of race-craft and reaction will be part of this. How much does he still have and the endurance of course.
     
    DF1, Nov 28, 2017
    #13
  14. tifoso2728

    tifoso2728 F1 Veteran BANNED

    Joined:
    Apr 30, 2014
    Messages:
    8,215
    Location:
    IL
    Full Name:
    DRM
    Race-craft and reaction can't really be measured this week in Abu Dhabi whereas endurance can. Also, Kubica is reportedly bring big bucks from the Polish oil sponsors. That sum can be measured very, very easily!
     
    tifoso2728, Nov 28, 2017
    #14
  15. Bas

    Bas Four Time F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Mar 24, 2008
    Messages:
    42,712
    Location:
    ESP
    Full Name:
    Bas
    Hamilton 2 seconds of Raikkonens pace so times aren't representative
     
    Bas, Nov 28, 2017
    #15
    tifoso2728 likes this.
  16. NEP

    NEP F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2010
    Messages:
    4,059
    Location:
    On Earth
    Full Name:
    Nigel
    NEP, Nov 28, 2017
    #16
  17. furoni

    furoni F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2011
    Messages:
    13,983
    Location:
    Vila Verde
    Full Name:
    Pedro Braga Soares
    Sicehe's testing the hipersofts tomorrow i guess they will concentrate on speed then, today should be again about endurance, wich seems to be more than adressed.
     
    furoni, Nov 28, 2017
    #17
  18. thirteendog

    thirteendog Formula 3

    Joined:
    Mar 6, 2008
    Messages:
    1,587
    Location:
    Nashville, TN
    What were they testing today? They don't have the new halo on the car and none of the new designs will be launched until late Feb.
     
    thirteendog, Nov 28, 2017
    #18
  19. jgonzalesm6

    jgonzalesm6 Two Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2016
    Messages:
    24,279
    Location:
    Corpus Christi, Tx.
    Full Name:
    Joe R Gonzales
    jgonzalesm6, Nov 28, 2017
    #19
    vinuneuro likes this.
  20. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Apr 10, 2007
    Messages:
    30,110
    Location:
    FRA - nice city with a really big airport :)
    https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/133324/im-not-driving-onehanded-says-kubica

    Robert Kubica has insisted he is not driving one-handed and is in better physical shape than when he was last racing in Formula 1 back in 2010.

    The Pole is bidding to return to F1, six years after suffering life-threatening injuries from a rally crash in 2011, with Williams.

    He drove a 2017 Williams on day one of Pirelli tyre test at Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, completing 100 laps and trying a range of tyres.

    Kubica will return to the car on Wednesday for a couple more hours of running, when he is set to focus more on performance runs.

    There have been some concerns about his fitness, particularly regarding the use of his right arm, but Kubica moved to dispel those fears.

    "There is someone saying I'm driving one-handed. I'm not driving one-handed," he said.

    "I think it's impossible to drive a Formula 1 car with one hand.

    "But I have some limitations so in some way my body used some compensations, which is not wrong.

    "We are human beings and our brains are used to help our bodies overcome disabilities. This is normal daily life.

    "This is something I think I'm on top of."
     
    DF1, Nov 28, 2017
    #20
  21. E60 M5

    E60 M5 Moderator Moderator Owner

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2006
    Messages:
    8,165
    Location:
    Wash DC area
    Full Name:
    Robert
    I'm cheering Robert on, I hope he makes a comeback!!
     
    E60 M5, Nov 28, 2017
    #21
  22. johnireland

    johnireland F1 Veteran Silver Subscribed

    Joined:
    Mar 19, 2017
    Messages:
    8,822
    Location:
    Los Angeles, CA
    Full Name:
    John A Ireland
    Let's also remember these are tire tests not Free Practice. We don't know what the test program was for each team...fuel loads...aero settings. And on top of that it is his first day in the car. 100 laps would get him through two full grand prix races...and coming in seventh would not be shabby. I think the endurance factor has definitely been answered. Let's see what tomorrow brings.
     
    johnireland, Nov 28, 2017
    #22
    E60 M5 and daytona355 like this.
  23. jgonzalesm6

    jgonzalesm6 Two Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Oct 31, 2016
    Messages:
    24,279
    Location:
    Corpus Christi, Tx.
    Full Name:
    Joe R Gonzales
    Anyone notice the pics above regarding Mclarens Halo? Look closely....you can see some "aero" attachments added to already and they're the only ones to do....for now.

    Here's a better pick.

    [​IMG]
     
    jgonzalesm6, Nov 28, 2017
    #23
  24. beast

    beast F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    May 31, 2003
    Messages:
    11,479
    Location:
    Lewisville, TX
    Full Name:
    Rob Guess
    Wonderful now the halos will be littered with fish gills, scallops and turning vanes. Yet McLaren is the only team that does not want shark fins.
     
    beast, Nov 28, 2017
    #24
  25. TheMayor

    TheMayor Ten Time F1 World Champ Rossa Subscribed

    Joined:
    Feb 11, 2008
    Messages:
    106,063
    Location:
    Vegas baby
    My god that freakin' HALO is ugly. I can't see people ever getting used t that.
     
    TheMayor, Nov 28, 2017
    #25
    CSM0TION, jmillard308 and of2worlds like this.
Page 1 of 4

Share This Page