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[dabrasco]

I am very curious to see how the heavily modified BMW and Ferraris will fare.

Will the status quo change much?

We find out here....

[femi]

practice here

[RiDE]

Did the FOM tell that site to block off any keywords that has to do with F1? lol

[the_saint]

is there any times from the first practice? or anyone post a link with the times

[dabrasco]

is there any times from the first practice? or anyone post a link with the times

check f1-live.com


The McMerc seems super slow... as in testing slow so far lol

[RiDE]

is there any times from the first practice? or anyone post a link with the times

http://www.formula1....ive_timing.html

[hunnylander]

check f1-live.com


The McMerc seems super slow... as in testing slow so far lol

We're as slow as a dead horse.

[dabrasco]

Massa is faast

[F.M.]

Ferrari (with Massa)

[Scotracer]

These are some slooooooooow laps

[undersquare]

they are not broadcasting anymore

besides is that site legal?

Formula1.com? You have to register to get live timing, try the home page for that.

[femi]

they are not broadcasting anymore

besides is that site legal?

practice

[Dalton007]

Button fastest -- with 6 laps of fuel onboard. BRAWN preparing for high fuel runs in a moment.

Edited by Dalton007, 08 May 2009 - 08:58.

[Scotracer]

Button fastest. BRAWN looking very good.

Ted mentioned it was fairly low fuel...which means that isn't a very good lap since they were doing 1:18s in testing

whats the catch,?why are they changing channels all the time? Are they pirate site? I do not want to go there, I do not support piracy.

Ah just enjoy the fruits of it

Edited by Scotracer, 08 May 2009 - 08:58.

[Dalton007]

Ted mentioned it was fairly low fuel...which means that isn't a very good lap since they were doing 1:18s in testing

Yep, just amended my post. The 2nd prac session should be much better.

[brabhamBT19]

Mclaren is slow

[Racing Dutchman]

whats the catch,?why are they changing channels all the time? Are they pirate site? I do not want to go there, I do not support piracy.

Hahahhaa, you must be one of those people still supporting the pockets of entertainment stars.

Believe me, if you have seen a episode of Cribs on MTV you know we still don't do enough piracy to make them sweet

[brabhamBT19]

button 1st, rosberg 2nd, looks like nothing really changed since Melbourne

[Dalton007]

JB did the fastest lap on softs. I wonder if BRAWN are going to concentrate more on quali than the race.

[TickTickBooom]

JB did the fastest lap on softs. I wonder if BRAWN are going to concentrate more on quali than the race.

Sure, because that would be a great strategy.

Jenson's been complaining about the balance of the car with low fuel. Think they might be trying to work that out? Hmmm?

[Gilles4Ever]

Sure, because that would be a great strategy.

Jenson's been complaining about the balance of the car with low fuel. Think they might be trying to work that out? Hmmm?

Roll eyes at his comment, then agree with him??? I want what you taking.

Edited by Gilles4Ever, 08 May 2009 - 10:47.

[ForeverF1]

Roll eyes at his comment, then agree with him??? I want what you taking.

I guess sarcasm does not sit well with you.

[TickTickBooom]

Roll eyes at his comment, then agree with him??? I want what you taking.

I didn't agree with him, read it again.

But I'll put in the simplest of terms for you anyway. Dalton pondered if Brawn were going to concentrate on quali instead of the race, whereas I pointed out that Jenson's been complaining about low fuel balance. Seeing as there hasn't been anything wrong with the pace of the Brawn over long runs so far, it makes sense that they use the opportunity to iron out the WDC leader's concerns.

[Owen]

That BMW look a bit odd now. Reminds me of an old Jordan, forget which one.

[ForMules]

Brawn winter testing times, 1.19 xxx, Brawn soft tyres and empty tank 1.21xxx, well things changes when the add the ballasts!

[TickTickBooom]

Brawn winter testing times, 1.19 xxx, Brawn soft tyres and empty tank 1.21xxx, well things changes when the add the ballasts!

Yes, I bet they're really regretting showboating in testing, because they didn't have any speed at all in the first four races and their drivers only scored 50 points between them. Devastating.

[Ray Singh]

Brawn winter testing times, 1.19 xxx, Brawn soft tyres and empty tank 1.21xxx, well things changes when the add the ballasts!

Yes, well down the timing sheet now aren't they?!?

[Barramut]

Massa is faast

As in every Friday.

[Gilles4Ever]

I guess sarcasm does not sit well with you.

I guess she wasn't being sarcastic after all

I didn't agree with him, read it again.

But I'll put in the simplest of terms for you anyway. Dalton pondered if Brawn were going to concentrate on quali instead of the race, whereas I pointed out that Jenson's been complaining about low fuel balance. Seeing as there hasn't been anything wrong with the pace of the Brawn over long runs so far, it makes sense that they use the opportunity to iron out the WDC leader's concerns.

Surely 1 lap pace and low fuel balance is qualifying?
Comments after qualifying for Bahrain - http://www.autosport...rt.php/id/74835

[PNSD]

Brawn winter testing times, 1.19 xxx, Brawn soft tyres and empty tank 1.21xxx, well things changes when the add the ballasts!

You numpty.

Why not check testing times in previous years and compare the racetimes of that year.

It is generally accepted that the cars run alot quicker in testing than in the normal conditions.

Weather, temperature, air-pressures all contribute to varying conditions.

The cars in testing normally run their fastest laps in the morning with the colder air, and less wind. Button said on Autosport they would probably run slower than in testing. As will all the teams probably.

[ForMules]

Yes, I bet they're really regretting showboating in testing, because they didn't have any speed at all in the first four races and their drivers only scored 50 points between them. Devastating.

how long it will last?

they'll need 50 points at the finish of the season!


anyway 1.18.9 at the first winter test for them at barcelona, and after lots of evos, with bettah track temps, empty fuel tank and soft tyres they are ovah 2.5s slower!

WHAT THIS MEAN?

THEY CHEATED EVERYONE ALONG THE WINTER TESTS and WITHOUT BALLASTS!

That's reality!

[ForMules]

You numpty.

Why not check testing times in previous years and compare the racetimes of that year.

It is generally accepted that the cars run alot quicker in testing than in the normal conditions.

Weather, temperature, air-pressures all contribute to varying conditions.

The cars in testing normally run their fastest laps in the morning with the colder air, and less wind. Button said on Autosport they would probably run slower than in testing. As will all the teams probably.

Yep, it was morning EP with nil wind and perfect track temps 31°!


Brawn are a bunch of cheats, zoorry hun

[Nonesuch]

That BMW look a bit odd now. Reminds me of an old Jordan, forget which one.

Probably the 2001 Jordan, the EJ11.

[ForeverF1]

how long it will last?

they'll need 50 points at the finish of the season!


anyway 1.18.9 at the first winter test for them at barcelona, and after lots of evos, with bettah track temps, empty fuel tank and soft tyres they are ovah 2.5s slower!

WHAT THIS MEAN?

THEY CHEATED EVERYONE ALONG THE WINTER TESTS and WITHOUT BALLASTS!

That's reality!

If that's "cheating", let's hope they keep it up for the rest of the season eh!

[Owen]

Probably the 2001 Jordan, the EJ11.

Spot on Nonesuch. It's the high nose bit.

[thuGG]

how long it will last?

they'll need 50 points at the finish of the season!


anyway 1.18.9 at the first winter test for them at barcelona, and after lots of evos, with bettah track temps, empty fuel tank and soft tyres they are ovah 2.5s slower!

WHAT THIS MEAN?

THEY CHEATED EVERYONE ALONG THE WINTER TESTS and WITHOUT BALLASTS!

That's reality!

There is no such thing as cheating during winter testing, they can drive whatever they want.

Oh, and you missed the fact, that all the other teams are also slower than in wintter, HELL - THEY WERE ALL CHEATING!

[dabrasco]

how long it will last?

they'll need 50 points at the finish of the season!


anyway 1.18.9 at the first winter test for them at barcelona, and after lots of evos, with bettah track temps, empty fuel tank and soft tyres they are ovah 2.5s slower!

WHAT THIS MEAN?

THEY CHEATED EVERYONE ALONG THE WINTER TESTS and WITHOUT BALLASTS!

That's reality!

dude stop.... the fact that just about everyone is slower than their winter test time should point to another reason.

[ForMules]

If that's "cheating", let's hope they keep it up for the rest of the season eh!

Hoping that a poor team that never made any results since Bar and honda, with poor workforce, and that takes edge in
tweaking the rules over diffusers to get an early edge in 2009, hoping them to be successfull is irelevant, for years they eated nuff money from honda without getting somthing else than being the joke of the paddock!

i prefert when talents and imagination is successfull, not the over rated Brawn or any ppl getting edge from rules "clarifications"!

as i said, to be 2.5s slower they were really light this winter to this same place!

[TickTickBooom]

That's reality!

That appears to be your reality, and I worry for your sanity, I really do.

However, you've been predicting the demise of Brawn for four races now, and are yet to be proved right. Excuse me while I add your trolling self to my ignore list.

[Owen]

Getting back to FP1, I don't think there is a lot we can take from this. Maybe FP2 will give more of a clue on pace?

[Phucaigh]

Trulli is looking strong, a fast set of laps on hard tyres to get P1 before Button used softer tyres which got P1.

[Rinehart]

Brawn winter testing times, 1.19 xxx, Brawn soft tyres and empty tank 1.21xxx, well things changes when the add the ballasts!

You need to save embarassing yourself until after Q2.

[Dalton007]

Sure, because that would be a great strategy.

Jenson's been complaining about the balance of the car with low fuel. Think they might be trying to work that out? Hmmm?

Because the guy on pole usually wins the race, that's why I think BRAWN wanted to get some quali work done in the first prac to check balance.
In 2nd practice they can concentrate on race performance.

Edited by Dalton007, 08 May 2009 - 11:44.

[Clatter]

Trulli is looking strong, a fast set of laps on hard tyres to get P1 before Button used softer tyres which got P1.

Trouble is that he often looks strong right up until the race starts. BMW look to be a bit handier this weekend.

[TickTickBooom]

Because the guy on pole usually wins the race, that's why I think BRAWN wanted to get some quali work done in the first prac to check balance.
In 2nd practice they can concentrate on race performance.

Right. Because that's exactly what you said in your post.

[dujshebaev]

Hi from Barcelona. I hope you enjoy my home's GP.

[Beej]

Can people please try to avoid quoting trolls. It renders the ignore list useless.

[travbrad]

Getting back to FP1, I don't think there is a lot we can take from this. Maybe FP2 will give more of a clue on pace?

Maybe, but I doubt it ;) Just look at how many times Rosberg has been fastest in practice this year, only to score minor points (or none at all). With the cars being so close, it's very hard to learn much from these sessions. Just running a bit more fuel, a bit lower revs, etc can radically alter your ranking.

Edited by travbrad, 08 May 2009 - 11:52.

[Dalton007]

Right. Because that's exactly what you said in your post.

Granted, I didn't make it clear.

In other news, equal price for all bra sizes in Marks and Spencers.

Edited by Dalton007, 08 May 2009 - 11:50.

[Clatter]

I was referring to prac 1, granted, I didn't make it clear.

In other news, equal price for all bra sizes in Marks and Spencers.

Big busted women can rejoice.