http://www.motorspor...-ricard-667084/
Maybe they'll actually use them during the season?
Posted 11 January 2016 - 17:04
Posted 11 January 2016 - 17:24
Crucially, Pirelli also says that cars will have to be to "2015 specification," adding that "no test parts allowed, no car/set-up testing is possible."
That will presumably include preventing the teams from trying an upgraded engine spec.
Posted 11 January 2016 - 17:48
Posted 11 January 2016 - 17:51
"FIA observers [will be] present in garage."How could Pirelli and the FIA ensure that no test parts are to be used?
Posted 11 January 2016 - 18:12
let's circumvent
Posted 11 January 2016 - 18:30
Edited by LORDBYRON, 11 January 2016 - 18:31.
Posted 12 January 2016 - 04:16
Ummm.. Are you sure? Then why the FIA mandate having access to the source code,?A software update is not a part so could be a way updating and testing there kerss forr mcleren
Posted 12 January 2016 - 06:57
Ummm.. Are you sure? Then why the FIA mandate having access to the source code,?
Edited by GrumpyYoungMan, 12 January 2016 - 06:58.
Posted 12 January 2016 - 14:56
"FIA observers [will be] present in garage."
It is quite unlikely the FIA know the cars in every detail.
Edited by Pingguest, 12 January 2016 - 14:56.
Posted 12 January 2016 - 17:20
Posted 12 January 2016 - 17:39
Wet tyre test at Paul Ricard, does this mean everyone sits in the pits until it's dry?
Posted 13 January 2016 - 10:04
It is quite unlikely the FIA know the cars in every detail.
Meh, if Jo Bauer was able to spot a 1 cm difference on the Ferrari barge boards in 1999, I think the FIA will have pretty decent knowledge of what cars they have in front of their eyes ;)
Posted 13 January 2016 - 10:58
Without updates, the McLaren can only test two laps before any moving or non-moving part of the car fails.
Posted 13 January 2016 - 11:22
Wet tyre test at Paul Ricard, does this mean everyone sits in the pits until it's dry?
Luckily they've sent the safety car towards the south of France as well so they can at least complete some laps.
Posted 14 January 2016 - 13:55
Driver announcent from Red Bull - Ricciardo to drive day 1 and Kvyat day 2
http://www.gpupdate....-wet-tyre-test/
Posted 14 January 2016 - 13:59
Paul Ricard always sparks bittersweet memories in me, its a superb track but the memory of Elio is quite saddening.
Will there be streams of this test to watch?
Posted 14 January 2016 - 14:06
Will there be streams of this test to watch?
We wont even get streams for public tests. It's not even known if it is a public test. So no never.
Posted 19 January 2016 - 15:31
Seems like Ferrari will use their race drivers for the test.
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Posted 22 January 2016 - 16:12
Posted 25 January 2016 - 07:55
The deluge system in action at Circuit Paul Ricard OFFICIEL for the Pirelli F1 wet tyre test. fb.me/6UyTP9Qkp
Posted 25 January 2016 - 08:05
Posted 25 January 2016 - 08:07
Is that really a wet tyre test or a test for Bernies sprinkler idea?
Don't even joke about things like that
Posted 25 January 2016 - 09:43
Posted 25 January 2016 - 09:56
After the 1st run on last years tyres: (from http://directo.laf1.es/ )
Now we have them all back to the pits , we took the opportunity to update the timesheets . Red Bull leads with a symbolic 1'11''5 , 1'11''6 McLaren , Ferrari 1'13''8 . 10:07 Pirelli confirms that the experimental tires are unchecked. So we've seen in the last stint ( the blue ) were the compounds of last season .
Sprinklers turned on then cars back out on the development tyres:
McLaren has improved to the 1'10''0 , Red Bull and Ferrari until 1'10''1 to 1'11''7 .
Edited by Exb, 25 January 2016 - 09:56.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 10:00
OMG FERRARI IS SO SLOW
Posted 25 January 2016 - 10:09
Posted 25 January 2016 - 10:10
1 driver doesn't have an F1 deal and is trying to impress?
Posted 25 January 2016 - 10:12
What? "Magic" Vandoorne fastest in the shitty MP4-30? We switch to ALO if he fears to be kicked out for Vandoorne:
Posted 25 January 2016 - 10:27
Fun fact: the top speed. Ferrari reaches 298 km / hour in the Mistral straight . McLaren , Red Bull 's 295 , 294. In the second sector , Red Bull calls the shots with 258. Followed Ferrari ( 255) and McLaren ( 251 ) .
Edited by Exb, 25 January 2016 - 10:27.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 10:48
Ricciardo has already broken the 1'10 barrier. 1'09''3 for the Australian. It is not the only loss that mark, Vandoorne is 1'09''5. Raikkonen, in 1'10''0
Proof of all teams follow exactly the same script work is the evolution of his time. When a car drops a second (as in this batch), the rest also.
Raikkonen joins the club of 1'09: 1'09''7 to him, four tenths behind Red Bull. Times are irrelevant, but it is interesting that all cars are moving in a very similar records.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 11:21
Posted 25 January 2016 - 11:23
Only three cars running?!
Posted 25 January 2016 - 11:26
Looking forward to hear them complain about there not being enough tests.No one else bothered to turn up/accept the open invitation.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 11:30
Looking forward to hear them complain about there not being enough tests.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 12:12
Posted 25 January 2016 - 12:18
Posted 25 January 2016 - 12:20
Pirelli only wanted 3 cars, I guess any more and the cars will sweep the water off the track quicker than the sprinklers can reapply it.
They wanted as much cars as possible and as much current drivers as possible for a better feedback.
Any chance of a link to something by Pirelli?
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Posted 25 January 2016 - 12:28
All teams invitedAny chance of a link to something by Pirelli?
"They clearly push things to another level, that's why they are world champions. You want the quickest car and the most extreme conditions and the best drivers in the world. You would want their feedback," he said.
Edited by Marklar, 25 January 2016 - 12:36.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 13:11
Posted 25 January 2016 - 13:45
Pictures from the test (via AMuS)
http://www.auto-moto...6-10397912.html
this sprinkler is malfunctioning haha, must be rubber or resin seal partly broken, or just bolt loosen. needs fix
this sprinkler seems fine
Edited by muramasa, 25 January 2016 - 13:52.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 13:54
Edited by Exb, 25 January 2016 - 13:56.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 14:05
Red flag. The Mclaren stopped...
Posted 25 January 2016 - 14:24
Priceless
Posted 25 January 2016 - 14:30
Red flag. The Mclaren stopped...
Posted 25 January 2016 - 14:30
Green flag again. Raikkonen out to track and Ricciardo. Vandoorne is enclosed in boxes.
McLaren arrived at the Pit- Lane on crane. Our Twitter (@ LaF1es ) you will find a picture of the moment. The McLaren was fine , so there has been no contact with the walls . Everything points to mechanical
Posted 25 January 2016 - 14:31
Looks like Red Bull completed 88 laps and stopped while both McLaren and Ferrari have completed 89 laps are back in the pits
Posted 25 January 2016 - 14:39
Red flag. The Mclaren stopped...
FIA decides no further proof needed that it was indeed an MP4-30.
Posted 25 January 2016 - 14:46
Curiously , both Raikkonen and Ricciardo have painted purple sector as a ride back to the pits. Kimi has done in the first set , where he has also established all the Speed- Trap tenth after passing by some 300 kilometers / hour. The Australian Red Bull has flown in the second set , where he also held the Speed- Trap at 258 km / hour.
Operators Paul Ricard fences installed at the entrance of pit lane ... we would not be surprised if this means that the first day of practice has already reached its conclusion.
Edited by Exb, 25 January 2016 - 14:55.