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[Ark]

Awesome picture of the Mercedes.

 

[Addnan]

Lotus managed more in half a day than Mclaren in two, so that's a start. At least car is reliable so far.

 

[ChubbleDucks]

http://www.rhein-zeitung.de/

http://in.reuters.com/article/2015/02/02/motor-racing-germany-ecclestone-idINL4N0VC5NS20150202

Awful news if real.

The German GP is still a better track than Russia, Bahrain and Abu Dhabi.

What he's really saying is that the German GP does not put more money in his pocket compared to the billionaires of Abu Dhabi.

 

[Pimpwerx]

Found these two sites with timing from Jerez. Lmk if either is good.

http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/view/513657/F1_Live_Timing_Day_3__2015_Jerez_Preseason_testing

http://www.f1today.net/en/livemobile/2015/02/03/circuito-de-jerez

PEACE.

 

[Ark]

Lotus managed more in half a day than Mclaren in two, so that's a start. At least car is reliable so far.

 

[Aiii]

I have no clue what that sensor is supposed to be measuring.

 

[Mastah]

Airflow over front tyre and wing to the back of the car.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I have no clue what that sensor is supposed to be measuring.

coolness


GO KIMI!

 

[Pimpwerx]

Airflow over front tyre and wing to the back of the car.

Yeah, but it would be cooler if it was a caltrops launcher. PEACE.

 

[Elvin Atombender]

Not necessarily.. What do you think they make dry ice from? :|

Carbon dioxide?

 

[Aiii]

McLaren out again, already did more laps than yesterday.

 

[DrM]

Ferrari doing extensive aero testing, looks like they are evaluation wind tunnel and simulator data to those on track.

 

[Aiii]

Alonso just ran a 1:37.407 lap on Intermediates, fastest time right now is Rosberg at 1:33.059

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Carbon dioxide?

Dry water.. DUUUHHH!!!

Spoiler

it was a joke if didn't get it

 

[DrM]

First proper 5 lap stint for Mclaren

 

[Aiii]

 

[DrM]

Looks like some work at Ferrari, RBR and Mercedes garages

Alonso starts another stint, just when Nasr goes into the gravel. Red flag.

 

[Any Questions]

So glad I found this thread. Thanks for making

 

[DrM]

Lotus with telemetry issue

 

[Stiflers Mom]

Vettel driving a Ferrari now makes me almost want to watch F1 again..

Good times...

 

[Aiii]

Let it go Ferrari, he moved on...

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Vettel driving a Ferrari now makes me almost want to watch F1 again..

Good times...

... because you know there's definitely no chance of him winning?

Let it go Ferrari, he moved on...

Bulge on the nose looks distinctly like a tear.

 

[Ark]

We're all going to eat so much crow when Vettel dominates in that Ferrari this year.

 

[DBT85]

We're all going to eat so much crow when Vettel dominates in that Ferrari this year.

What you are doing. I see it.

 

[DrM]

Time for slicks

 

[Mastah]

We're all going to eat so much crow when Vettel dominates in that Ferrari this year.

 

[frontieruk]

That look right?

 

[brotkasten]

We're all going to eat so much crow when Vettel dominates in that Ferrari this year.

Oh, you're doing that again? Ugh.

But yeah, I'm sure Vettel will dominate Sauber and maybe Lotus and Force India this year.

 

[Psychotext]

That look right?

In what way?

 

[frontieruk]

In what way?

Wasnt sure that was the timings, but kimi just went top so must be, it was just odd to see the Ferrari powered cars 8 seconds faster than the pack, guess they're just testing different things ATM

 

[Mastah]

Track is still damp, times are 6 and more seconds off dry pace.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

I refuse to read too much into pre-season timings. But the thought of having Ferraris battling it out with Mercedes is just too beautiful to not give into it

 

[Aiii]

Really happy McLaren are getting to run a lot of laps today.

 

[Lach]

I just remembered how last year everyone was struggeling in the pre season testing and horrible reliabilty was expected for the first few races....

McLaren will be fine...

 

[Aiii]

Alonso is a happy camper today.

 

[DD]

Moscow was added in the list of cities that will host a Formula-E race this season. So, one more race this season to enjoy.

 

[kharma45]

Saw this on Reddit, masks the Williams' nose well

 

[frontieruk]

Rosberg killed the merc in turn 10?

 

[desertsession]

Loving Kimi's new helmet design!

 

[Jibbed]

Mercedes has broken down, only took it the best part of 300 laps... insane reliability for a new car.

Ferrari looking strong again, although they're doing shorter runs than Mercedes so logic points to a lower fuel load.

McLaren finally getting some laps under their belt, and the engine has some speed it seems. Only 4km/h slower than Mercedes down the straight.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Loving Kimi's new helmet design!

pics?

and Kimi on top! Double WDC Iceman confirmed

 

[Mastah]

Niki Lauda taking comfort break

https://twitter.com/ianparkesf1/status/562585004937846784

 

[Zeknurn]

I'm looking forward to hearing Kimi's verdict on the SFIST. Specifically if it's another Alonso or something drivable.

 

[JadedWriter]

Niki Lauda taking comfort break

https://twitter.com/ianparkesf1/status/562585004937846784

Lol, Lauda going to Lauda.

 

[Elvin Atombender]

Mercedes has broken down, only took it the best part of 300 laps... insane reliability for a new car.

Didn't it break down with a water leak yesterday?

Edit: ...or maybe that was Lauda

 

[Jibbed]

Didn't it break down with a water leak yesterday?

They were forced to end their day early but no, it made it back to the pits. It was just leaking fluid. Much like Lauda yes haha.

Raikkonen's new lid:

Lunch time lap count, day 3:

Rosberg (Mercedes) 93
Sainz (Toro Rosso) 57
Raikkonen (Ferrari) 44
Nasr (Sauber) 39
Maldonado (Lotus) 32
Alonso (McLaren) 32
Massa (Williams) 27
Ricciardo (Red Bull) 5

 

[JadedWriter]

They were forced to end their day early but no, it made it back to the pits. It was just leaking fluid. Much like Lauda yes haha.

Raikkonen's new lid:


Lunch time lap count, day 3:

Rosberg (Mercedes) 93
Sainz (Toro Rosso) 57
Raikkonen (Ferrari) 44
Nasr (Sauber) 39
Maldonado (Lotus) 32
Alonso (McLaren) 32
Massa (Williams) 27
Ricciardo (Red Bull) 5

Why does it seem like Mercedes are just testing to find out how many miles they can put on the car before it just explodes?

 

[frontieruk]

Why does it seem like Mercedes are just testing to find out how many miles they can put on the car before it just explodes?

Well they are more evolution than revolution, with reliability being the mercs biggest issue last season and more emphasis on reliability this season wouldn't you drive your car into the ground to see what goes wrong?

 

[Jibbed]

Yep, they pretty much are just driving around until something breaks. Seems to be working for them.

@MercedesAMGF1: "UPDATE: Engine shutdown brought @nico_rosberg's last run to a halt. The crew are looking into it now... "

 

[jey_16]

I refuse to read too much into pre-season timings. But the thought of having Ferraris battling it out with Mercedes is just too beautiful to not give into it

Not going to happen. Ferrari always do well in testing, I'll be happy if they are competitive with the Williams and Red Bull