F1 2015 Testing

[Christian_C]

Is it mandatory for people to use phones from the 90's when filming cars testing or something? It seems every video is like this

 

[GTPorsche]

Is it mandatory for people to use phones from the 90's when filming cars testing or something? It seems every video is like this

It is. That's also how they have to take pre-season photos.

 

[sems4arsenal]

I think that's going too far, they have a brand new supplier for this season, you can only really compare there testing session to those of last year, and given how many issues Red Bull had with the Renault engine I think they are doing quite well all things considered.

I compared them to the runners of this year, yes you're right.

 

[Pagey279]

Another video of the Mclaren, it sounds like a monster!

 

[Dotini]

Another video of the Mclaren, it sounds like a monster!

Like an enraged monster from another planet, screaming in agony! That thing needs to be chained up and put out of its misery! Either that or a better tune up.

 

[spyrrari]

Some news videos from day 1:







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[Whodoyouthink]

Another video of the Mclaren, it sounds like a monster!

Oh wow sooo much grunt! I think I might actually be starting to like the V6T sounds now!

Also the Red Bull livery is very, very cool! The black and white looks great, almost like a camo livery. With the RB colors it will still look great if they keep the design. I don't usually like the RB liveries/designs either.

 

[GTPorsche]

They won't keep that design.

 

[spyrrari]

Teds notebook from yesterday:



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[spyrrari]

And some interviews:




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[spyrrari]

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[prisonermonkeys]

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Broken front wing support. The team had three choices: a) to give up until they could get a new wing, b) to keep going and risk it coming off at speed and going under the front wheels, or c) to remove the damaged parts and reprioritise their testing schedule to work around it.

They chose option c).

 

[baldgye]

Good to see the Lotus out and on the track, really hope they have a better season.
Merc looking super strong today again

 

[catamount39]

The Lotus looks like a prettier version of the Merc.

Hey...that testing livery from Redbull is a preview of their new livery apparently.
http://www.racer.com/f1/item/113097-red-bull-promises-stronger-livery#!_X0W3181

 

[Kenocar]

Williams being a tad bit slow. Dont know if that's a cause for concern.

 

[catamount39]

Williams being a tad bit slow. Dont know if that's a cause for concern.

They showed good pace yesterday, maybe just a small technical issue or something.

 

[Dotini]

1. Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:20.984 87 laps
2. Felipe Nasr Sauber 1:21.867 87 laps
3. Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:22.319 61 laps
4. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:22.490 91 laps
5. Max Verstappen Toro Rosso 1:24.490 73 laps
6. Pastor Maldonado Lotus 1:25.802 41 laps
7. Jenson Button McLaren 1:54.655 6 laps
8. Daniil Kvyat Red Bull No time 18 laps

 

[catamount39]

1. Sebastian Vettel Ferrari 1:20.984 87 laps
2. Felipe Nasr Sauber 1:21.867 87 laps
3. Valtteri Bottas Williams 1:22.319 61 laps
4. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes 1:22.490 91 laps
5. Max Verstappen Toro Rosso 1:24.490 73 laps
6. Pastor Maldonado Lotus 1:25.802 41 laps
7. Jenson Button McLaren 1:54.655 6 laps
8. Daniil Kvyat Red Bull No time 18 laps

I know it's testing but still...19 seconds off the pace and only 6 laps? Watch they win in Australia.

 

[mikeerfol]

Williams being a tad bit slow. Dont know if that's a cause for concern.

They showed good pace yesterday, maybe just a small technical issue or something.

The only testing times that may show the teams' true pace are those from the final testing day at Barcelona, you shouldn't read anything into today's ones.

 

[GTPorsche]

Williams being a tad bit slow. Dont know if that's a cause for concern.

It's not. Testing means nothing.

 

[catamount39]

The only testing times that may show the teams' true pace are those from the final testing day at Barcelona, you shouldn't read anything into today's ones.

Good point. 👍

 

[baldgye]

91 laps... one DNF might decide the championship...

 

[catamount39]

91 laps... one DNF might decide the championship...

V-Tech reliability doe.

 

[sems4arsenal]

Solid running by most teams compared to yesterday, bodes well for the season.

 

[RACECAR]

The V6s sound abit more lively this time around, with the Honda sounding very grumbly.

 

[HKS racer]

D.Kvyat: "RedBull?
Well it doesn't really give you wings."

 

[MHPALA]

It rained for those looking at the times.

 

[spyrrari]

Day 2 Teds notebook:



and more:




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[MHPALA]

Ms. Roeske (PR lady) went with Vettel to Ferrari? Awesome

 

[Dotini]

Times at 13:00:
1. Kimi Raikkonen – Ferrari – 1:24.357 – 39 laps
2. Nico Rosberg - Mercedes - 1:24.770 - 93 laps
3. Carlos Sainz - Toro Rosso - 1:25.352 - 56 laps
4. Pastor Maldonado - Lotus - 1:26.824 - 18 lap
5. Daniel Ricciardo – Red Bull – 1:34.776 – 5 laps
6. Felipe Nasr – Sauber – 1:35.127 – 30 laps
7. Fernando Alonso – McLaren – 1:35.553 – 32 laps
8. Felipe Massa – Williams – 1:45.982 – 15 laps