Formula 1 - 2010 Season

[Bludd]

Fastest today was Kamui Kobayashi in the Sauber, a time set right at the end of the day on low fuel after he had spent most of the day on high fuel loads. Sebastien Buemi in the Toro Rosso was second fastest. But it was the Ferrari of Fernando Alonso which caught the eye with a long run of 48 laps at a very strong pace.

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2010/02/jerez-day-2-virgin-woes-continue-as-alonso-flies

JA, at least, doesn't agree with you, DJ12.

 

[Bludd]

http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/quote/index.html

Some funny quotes in there.

 

[DJ12]

I love jumping to conclusions too, DJ12!

Thought you already did last week.

Anyway, it is pretty clear that Ferrari aren't in the top 3. I guess after their low fuel test last week people are clinging on to that "evidence" and making excuses for them being down the time sheet this week.

Alonso's fast time was after a long stint and emtpy tanks. No one knows outside of Ferrari what he was doing but if he had looked after his tires then that is not a remarkable time. Schumacher's fastest came early in a long stint which is more impressive as we know a reasonable tank of fuel can add seconds to a lap time.

 

[Gubbi]

No love lost between Max+Bernie and Flavio

Cheers

 

[itsmydamnation]

Thought you already did last week.

Anyway, it is pretty clear that Ferrari aren't in the top 3. I guess after their low fuel test last week people are clinging on to that "evidence" and making excuses for them being down the time sheet this week.

Alonso's fast time was after a long stint and emtpy tanks. No one knows outside of Ferrari what he was doing but if he had looked after his tires then that is not a remarkable time. Schumacher's fastest came early in a long stint which is more impressive as we know a reasonable tank of fuel can add seconds to a lap time.

i guess its only clear to you, so how much fuel did he have in the tank? seems like your the one clinging to "evidence".

PS im not a ferrari fan, mr webber fan myself.

 

[Bludd]

Thought you already did last week.

Anyway, it is pretty clear that Ferrari aren't in the top 3. I guess after their low fuel test last week people are clinging on to that "evidence" and making excuses for them being down the time sheet this week.

Alonso's fast time was after a long stint and emtpy tanks. No one knows outside of Ferrari what he was doing but if he had looked after his tires then that is not a remarkable time. Schumacher's fastest came early in a long stint which is more impressive as we know a reasonable tank of fuel can add seconds to a lap time.

Where did I jump to conclusions last week? I don't know anything about who is where, but it pleased me that Alonso were topping the times in Valencia. He is Spanish, you know.

Do you mean this?

Schumi and Massa back on pace is great. Pedro is fast too. Wouldn't it be ironic if Sauber wins both championships this year? It would be Brawn all over again, just not as dramatic (team almost shutting down, having no engine until the last minute, etc).

How is that jumping to conclusions? I thought it was nice to see Michael and Felipe straight on it and I made a joke comparing Sauber to Brawn and how BMW must feel if Sauber wins it all. Of course, it doesn't really work since the team is called BMW-Sauber, so whatever.

Anyway, looks like Williams won't be able to use their pneumatic jack for 2010.

The ban on refuelling will put a greater emphasis on tyre change times this year, and the FIA has moved to stamp out teams using exotic pit machinery to help improve times.
Regulation 23.1 c) states: "Powered devices which assist in lifting any part of a car are forbidden in the pit lane during a race."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81432

 

[Bludd]

If you haven't taken the FOTA F1 survey, you should. It closes on Monday February 15th.

http://www.lgf1racingfansurvey.com/

 

[Bludd]

So the Lotus has been launched. I really like the livery and the yellow wheels. Fernandes and Gazza have said that this is a continuation of the original Lotus, that is the next win for Lotus will be the 80th win and that the chassis designation is T127 which is the next number in line of Lotus chassis, though the last F1 Lotus was designated T109.

 

[Dave Baumann]

I have to say I already have respect for Virgin (Manor) and Lotus for making it this this point at this time, out of the new teams coming to the grid I'll certainly be following these two more closely.

 

[Davros]

A question regarding lotus
"The team is being presented as a revival of a historic name - it will be granted prize money on the basis of Lotus's historical record, "

 

[Bludd]

I have to say I already have respect for Virgin (Manor) and Lotus for making it this this point at this time, out of the new teams coming to the grid I'll certainly be following these two more closely.

Yeah, much respect. Doesn't matter if their car is off the pace, just being here is a great achievement.

 

[Lightman]

I have to say I already have respect for Virgin (Manor) and Lotus for making it this this point at this time, out of the new teams coming to the grid I'll certainly be following these two more closely.

I agree!
Building a car in less than one year is success on it's own.

I will be very impressed if they will be no more than 2 sec. a lap off the leading pack!
Interesting how these new teams will compare to good old Williams because they all will use same engine.
Can't wait till opening race!

 

[dizietsma]

It's interesting that Force India want to be 5th best team ( outside Schumachers top 4 of Mercedes, Ferrari, McLaren and redbull) because there is some tough competition in the mid ranks this year because the mid ranks now consist of Sauber, Renault, Williams.

 

[infinity4]

Hopefully there wont issues with car designs like double diffuser row last season. Completely ruined the season.

 

[Davros]

there is apparently something similar lurking in the background

 

[Bludd]

there is apparently something similar lurking in the background

It's less of an issue than last year. Last year was about the legality of the double diffusers. This year it is about how far you can stretch it.

 

[infinity4]

Lack of sponsors for Sauber... I am sure they will sign a few after few races?

 

[Bludd]

Lack of sponsors for Sauber... I am sure they will sign a few after few races?

I wonder what happened to that Nespresso deal that people talked about.

 

[Bludd]

Interesting article by Joe Saward on Stefan GP, USF1 and Campos.

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2010/02/16/why-stefan-gp-wants-more-grid-slots/

 

[Bludd]

Q&A with Gazza. They didn't have power steering on the car today. Poor driver.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81560