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Nice article on Kimi's test and return

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  1. JOEV

    JOEV F1 Rookie

    Aug 6, 2003
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    Thanks for the link. I'm looking forward to his return!
     
  2. NeuroBeaker

    NeuroBeaker Advising Moderator
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    That was a good read - thanks. :)

    All the best,
    Andrew.
     
  3. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

    PF-1 has its issues and Autosport is probably a better source, but sometimes PF1 has a nice report worth reading.
     
  4. lmunz22

    lmunz22 Formula 3

    Jan 16, 2007
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    I chuckled at the line about "finishing the test program early". Kimi really is back!
     
  5. DF1

    DF1 Three Time F1 World Champ

    You know it's very difficult to eat ice cream and drive :)
     
  6. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

    Sep 25, 2006
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    Thanks!

    At least in the first run they showed he looked to be missing just about every apex, sliding around all over the place and spinning the rears a lot!..... I guess a lot is down to the wooden tires but still......

    Also noticed they had two cars there. Dunno if he used both or they just figured we may as well take two if we're going.

    With the testing ban I'm surprised more teams don't run their old cars - At least for the rookies / reserve drivers to get some seat time.

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  7. PauloSF

    PauloSF Formula Junior

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    probably a back up car in case he stuffed it?

    and i agree with last part of your post. not only would give them more seat time, but it'd give them something to compare the newer car to.
     
  8. Fast_ian

    Fast_ian Two Time F1 World Champ

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    +1

    I'd guess they had two crews there too - Some valuable training time for those guys as well.

    I *guess* it's more to do with the tires than anything else. They must figure it's just not worth it.

    And/or, they trust their simulators & CFD models. [Silly people ;)]

    Cheers,
    Ian
     
  9. Kami

    Kami Formula Junior

    Nov 28, 2006
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    I can not wait for this season! Long live the Iceman!!!!
     
  10. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Memories ;)

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZUmaQLWWy4&feature=related[/ame]
     

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