Barcelona Testing 2019 (Circuit de Catalunya)

Ask again tomorrow after Charles eclipses his time.

 

Wish i could actually buy the F1 service, its still not working. Anyone having luck with it?

 

Works fine for me in the US. The discount code had to be used prior to today if that is the issue you face.

 

It won't let me purchase the TV Pro subscription on the app or website.

 

Will Merc sandbag like they did last year?

Probably...

 

Worked fine for me and friends in the Netherlands. Didn't work this morning but it was fixed a few ours into the session. Worked faultless after.

 

Annoying. I emailed the support contact hope it works by the next session so I don't have to stream on youtube or switch again.

 

I had to find streams all the time last year due to living in portugal and only having Portuguese commentary. Quality of streams varying, disappearing streams at the wrong time and so on happened too often.

 

I'm in the US, it should be easy. Luckily I got it worked out and just got the F1tv set up. Can't wait for tonight

 

They will sandbag during pre-season AND the first 5 races; Suddenly they [Hamilton] will find a "miraculous cure" for the car and run away with the Championship. Calling it today 2/18/2019.

 

It's been reported that Mercedes tested with full tank, hard tyres and no DRS to hide their potential.

I don't know if any of that is true, but if it is, the opposition can get worried

 

Cracking day from Seb and Ferrari on the 1st day. Probably doesn't mean too much but still a good start.

While I wasn't a fan of the matte finish to begin with, it did look rather nice out on track.

Highlight of the day..... Kvyat showing elton he's no pushover.

 

Either that or he's still not much of a driver. Krashvyat returns?

I'm sure that doesn't make Seb feel any more settled.

 

And if they didn’t then Charlie/FIA/Pirelli will help them....

 

Only practice. I’m hearing the car looked amazingly planted. Pulling for Charlie!

 

Looks good...

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Low lap times is not why they are there. They have proven yr over yr that speed is not an issue for them. Last yr they highlighted tire issues, which I imagine they will focus on this yr as well.

 

Yep and Pirelli will help them if they can’t....

 

Interesting new livery .Ferrari have removed the red/white mission winnow thingy .now it is red/black or black/white.

To make it less like the Marlboro logos.They should get away with that i guess.

 

Very nice indeed. Hope it goes as good as it looks.

Happy they finally got rid of that ugly white trapezoid shape containing the car number. Number is now bigger and more legible, albeit crooked on the engine cover ;-)

Interesting tidbit: Pirelli are now using chrome tire moulds resulting in the very shiny sidewalls. Quite noticeable in 2nd pic.

 

It would be nice if this predicted the final standings in the Constructors' championship!

 

Oh they definitely sandbagged first day.

I'm glad to see good pace and lots of laps for Ferrari (and Ferrari powered cars overall). Looking forward to Leclerc for day two.

 

https://www.skysports.com/f1/live-blog

Day 2 begins!

 

Here's the live scoreboard!