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[Ruruja]

I don't think they can wait until Melbourne to get the final liveries if they want to release it in March. They will have to push them in an update.

All they said was earlier than usual. So it'll probably be June/July.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

I'm starting to think it's possible for McLaren to miss Melbourne.

Given that teams, time and time again, working on like a 1/4 of McLaren's budget and having missed most (if not all) tests have still made it to Melbourne and qualified... I think they'll be fine.

 

[DD]

Italian Omnicorse magazine is reporting that Force India might be sold to an american investor (not Haas).

 

[dubc35]

Italian Omnicorse magazine is reporting that Force India might be sold to an american investor (not Haas).

Force America!

 

[Juicy Bob]

Button had a random piss test from the FIA at the end of the day.

Apparently it was his first for two seasons.

 

[Addnan]

Button had a random piss test from the FIA at the end of the day.

Apparently it was his first for two seasons.

First in two season? FIA really on top their drug testing game..

 

[Juicy Bob]

Button said they're supposed to have one at least once a year...

 

[DBT85]

Button had a random piss test from the FIA at the end of the day.

Apparently it was his first for two seasons.

How can it be that after a 20 race season, and 5 sessions per race, that one of the 20 ish drivers on the grid hasn't been tested in 2 years.

 

[0.1.1.2.3.5.8.13.21.34.55]

Looking forward to seeing Raikkonen outpace Vettel this season.

 

[Jibbed]

Vettel seems happy with the Ferrari.

Obviously went in with low expectations, but the team is doing and saying all the right things at the moment. Pace seems very encouraging.

 

[dalin80]

First in two season? FIA really on top their drug testing game..

They probably test the quick drivers as more of a priority so button is probably very rarely tested as he obviously doesn't have enhanced performance.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

Everyone was surprised that he drove the shitbox for so long.

When German Jesus 2.0 blesses you with his presence, you clap.

 

[Juicy Bob]

Vettel still thinks Mercedes are the team to beat. He said that even if they didn't even bother to show up at this first test, they'd still win at Melbourne.

 

[DrM]

Vettel still thinks Mercedes are the team to beat. He said that even if they didn't even bother to show up at this first test, they'd still win at Melbourne.

I think that Mercedes won't even bother with low fuel runs on testing, they will strike in Melbourne with full power. Instead, they will work on aero and component reliability

 

[RoKKeR]

Shamelessly stolen from Reddit, but here's 6 minutes of nice HD footage from today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTaZweP7XU

Cars sound pretty good I think.

 

[TCRS]

damn the ferrari sounds sexy. mclaren still throaty as hell.

I'm loving the new sounds and they're louder as well.

 

[king picollo]

All they said was earlier than usual. So it'll probably be June/July.

I'm hoping April, time enough to get the car models down and balance cars based on a few race performances.

 

[JadedWriter]

Vettel still thinks Mercedes are the team to beat. He said that even if they didn't even bother to show up at this first test, they'd still win at Melbourne.

That'd be a press release I'd actually read. "We could've showed up to testing to appease the teams and the FIA, but we opted to faff about and stay home. We won any way so no harm was done."

 

[Juicy Bob]

That'd be a press release I'd actually read. "We could've showed up to testing to appease the teams and the FIA, but we opted to faff about and stay home. We won any way so no harm was done."

'Mercedes AMG F1 Executive Director Toto Wolff said "ayy lmao"'

 

[JadedWriter]

'Mercedes AMG F1 Executive Director Toto Wolff said "ayy lmao"'

Probably, "Testing is for the unprepared." Just to throw a cold burn at the other teams.

 

[DD]

Nasr said that the Ferrari engine is not so different from the Merc he used last year at Williams, and that the car is predictable and easy to drive. He also said that he saw things at Williams that he can pass to Sauber this year.

 

[Don_Tombery]

Wait, is Lewis keeping the '44'?
Or don't we know jet and this is only during testing?

 

[JadedWriter]

Wait, is Lewis keeping the '44'?
Or don't we know jet and this is only during testing?

He said he's keeping it and F1Fanatic did a big thing about their not being a #1 in a couple of decades. The #1 is not optional and not mandatory now. Besides last time he wore that number he was rewarded with The Silver Donkey.
No number one in F1 for first time in over 20 years

 

[Ark]

I think that Mercedes won't even bother with low fuel runs on testing, they will strike in Melbourne with full power. Instead, they will work on aero and component reliability

I would imagine so. The only area Mercedes were weakast year, and Toto frequently mentioned it, was with their reliability.

 

[nature boy]

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

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

 

[Fox Mulder]

I would imagine so. The only area Mercedes were weakast year, and Toto frequently mentioned it, was with their reliability.

Gonna win every race this year.

 

[JadedWriter]

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

Thank you Bernie Fossilstone.

 

[Aiii]

First episode of the Verstappen documentary that RB are making is up: http://www.redbull.tv/episodes/1421661713345-389255149/step-into-the-limelight

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

King Eric says the electrical problems have been fixed which will allow Alonso to fly tomorrow.


200 laps or bust


Darren Heath ‏@F1Photographer 6h6 hours ago
Once the #F1 #Honda powerunit in the #MP430 is running at 100% throttle it will be LOUD! A very, very distinctive sound.

 

[Don_Tombery]

He said he's keeping it and F1Fanatic did a big thing about their not being a #1 in a couple of decades. The #1 is not optional and not mandatory now. Besides last time he wore that number he was rewarded with The Silver Donkey.
No number one in F1 for first time in over 20 years

I know, that they are allowed to keep their number. But i have missed that he really going to keep it. Cool! Although I have to admit, that I'll miss the '1' a little.

 

[ElTorro]

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

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

Not long ago we even had two races here...

Let's hope that the other European tracks are more sustainable. A Formula 1 without Spa, Silverstone, or Monza would be ridiculous.

 

[Shao Kahn Brewing a Stew]

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

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

Is that his signature? Looks like the Devil's signature.

 

[pootle]

Shamelessly stolen from Reddit, but here's 6 minutes of nice HD footage from today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYTaZweP7XU

Cars sound pretty good I think.

Thanks for the link- the Williams looks so well controlled, there's no wasted movement or effort at all. The Red Bull and Merc look pretty special too, nothing unexpected there.

To be honest they all look good, very impressive.

And then the McLaren staggers by sounding like a bag of spanners? Good grief.

 

[nature boy]

Not long ago we even had two races here...

Let's hope that the other European tracks are more sustainable. A Formula 1 without Spa, Silverstone, or Monza would be ridiculous.

It's reaching a point when only a big company can save the race. You know like a big German car company in F1 and that happens to have some presence in both circuits...

But who knows.

Is that his signature? Looks like the Devil's signature.

It's been blurred.

 

[dubc35]

That's an actual letter? I thought it was a joke (not the cancellation but the letter itself).

 

[Pimpwerx]

Never saw this on another car. This is on the Merc. Apparently it's legal. Would that be an airfoil for down force?

PEACE.

 

[DBT85]

Looks like it will help keep the hot air from the rads apart from the cool air around the car until the last minute.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

I hope Mcleran sticks with the rough sound.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Did it start?

 

[DrM]

Did it start?

in 9 minutes. From 9 am - 5 pm

 

[Aiii]

Did it start?

Starts at 9, no rain expected today, track is drying and it's 10 degrees celcius right now.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Day of the Iceman


Engine problem before completing 5 laps.

 

[rockman zx]

Did it start?

At 9:00 CET

McLaren please fix your problems and run.

 

[xenist]

Not long ago we even had two races here...

Let's hope that the other European tracks are more sustainable. A Formula 1 without Spa, Silverstone, or Monza would be ridiculous.

I swear if F1 ends up being some circus travelling around exotic locales running on Tilke tracks I'll be done for good. I can deal with Bernie being satanic but not having the best circuits be part of F1 I will not abide.

 

[Mastah]

McLaren please fix your problems and run.

Glenn Freeman ‏@glenn_autosport 38s39 seconds ago

Just heard the McLaren-Honda from trackside. Doesn't quite sound spot on, but still a lot better than yesterday #F1 #Jerez

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[DrM]

Drivers for day 3

Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Red Bull - Daniel Ricciardo
Williams - Felipe Massa
Ferrari - Kimi Raikkonen
McLaren - Fernando Alonso
Toro Rosso - Carlos Sainz Jr
Lotus - Pastor Maldonado
Sauber - Felipe Nasr

We will probably soon see a lot of testing gizmos on cars

 

[Draconian]

Vettel seems happy with the Ferrari.

Obviously went in with low expectations, but the team is doing and saying all the right things at the moment. Pace seems very encouraging.

After getting hyped after every time Kimi looked half decent in practice, I can't force myself to be excited by this. I'm gonna be cautiously optimistic. It's not like Ferrari can be any worse than last season right?

Spoiler

Or can they?

 

[Aiii]

Red Bull actually running both a front and back wing today. What a novel idea.

 

[DrM]

Crashtor said that new Lotus feels like a totally new car. Exclusive news break: water is wet.

 

[Myoclonic Jerk]

Crashtor said that new Lotus feels like a totally new car. Exclusive news break: water is wet.

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


Kimi is out woop woop