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With the testing ban how ready is LB?

Discussion in 'F1' started by robert_c, Aug 11, 2009.

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  1. robert_c

    robert_c F1 Rookie

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    #1 robert_c, Aug 11, 2009
    How much testing has LB done with a ban on testing? Any? Preseason only? Straight line only? Why do we even have test drivers with the ban?
     
  2. SPEEDCORE

    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

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    #2 SPEEDCORE, Aug 12, 2009
    The rules now are 15000km of testing per year(prior to start of championship).

    While most of that 15k has been split between Massa/Kimi. I'm guessing he would of got atleast 1k of testing. Which is 3~ full races worth.

    If he fails in Valencia they can always replace him for Gene for the remaining races. :eek:
     
  3. Remy Zero

    Remy Zero Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #3 Remy Zero, Aug 12, 2009
    Luca was testing the car somewhere in November-December last year. Of course, over the season it would be a totally different car now. Plus, don't forget those simulators.
     
  4. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #4 SrfCity, Aug 12, 2009
    Let's face it the other drivers will run circles around him. My guess is it's a one race stint and we see MS(or someone else) fill in quickly for the rest of the year.
     
  5. Alex1015

    Alex1015 Formula Junior

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    #5 Alex1015, Aug 12, 2009
    I think he's ready. He's had a miserable career always in rubbish machinery. I was disappointed in Ferrari in 1999 to replace Schumacher with Salo. I think Badoer has been loyal for so long that I'm happy to see him get the seat. While he hasn't raced for a while he should be quick. He is a Formula 3000 champion (the predecessor to GP2) and had a Minardi running 4th in the European GP for the gearbox expired.

    Granted it can't compare to the excitement a Schumacer return would have [will] generate but I'm happy to see Luca get another chance.
     

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