Keeps the graphics guys on their toes..
F1 Testing 2018: Week 1 Barcelona (26th - 1st)
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Something new from Williams https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/status/968068335186399232/photo/1?ref_src=twsrc^tfw&ref_url=https://www.f1today.net/en/live/f1/236318/follow-live-the-first-day-of-the-first-test-in-2018
Laps so far.
Hartley 41
Hulkenberg 38
Bottas 37
Raikkonen 32
Stroll 29
Ricciardo 24
Ericsson 23
Grosjean 18
Mazepin 15
Alonso 6
Laps so far.
Hartley 41
Hulkenberg 38
Bottas 37
Raikkonen 32
Stroll 29
Ricciardo 24
Ericsson 23
Grosjean 18
Mazepin 15
Alonso 6
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So Honda with the most running so far, McLaren still with the least...
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Man of Honour
Toro Rosso will steal a podium probably, just to rub in that salt. Meanwhile Alonso won't come close.
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I would laugh.
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Ugh. Just awful.
Look, FIA/F1, make up your minds: either (1) it's an open cockpit formula and accept there's an inherent risk that goes with that, or (2) decide open cockpit is too dangerous and stick a proper cockpit on the cars. This kind of stupid middle ground is never going to make sense.
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Yeah not ideal. It's the least of F1's worries right now though.
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A really good day at Barcelona today, but definitely one of the coldest, rivalling Jerez a few years ago. The air temperature today rarely went above 10 deg C so I don't think that too much can be gained from the results of today. That said, there where some observations, the most notable of which was that Mercedes couldn't quickly switch on their tyres. Ferrari (and others) got the hard tyres working within two laps, and Merc were still not up and running after five. The conditions were extreme though, so that may be an advantage at some tracks. It was visibly noticeable - Hamilton in particular in the afternoon when the conditions were colder, and he also slid off later when switching to the mediums.
I'm not holding out too much hope for tomorrow - forecast is good but the temperatures are so low. Anyway, a few photos from today:
I'm not holding out too much hope for tomorrow - forecast is good but the temperatures are so low. Anyway, a few photos from today:
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Btw, a special mention for halo. It is horrible, an absolute eyesore. It completely anonymises the drivers and just makes the cars look terrible. F1 needs to wake up - any connection with the actual driver is completely lost with halo when you're watching live.
Sean Bull suggested having the halo's in the style of drivers helmets? https://www.carthrottle.com/post/f1s-halo-would-look-much-better-with-helmet-livery-designs/
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That would have been an improvement but it's still basically gilding a turd.
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So Martini will no longer be a sponsor of Williams following the 2018 season.
They may add Friday to the test because of the cold.
They may add Friday to the test because of the cold.
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They might not be airing the testing but they've done a highlights package.
Great pics, Abyss. That Renault is lovely.
edit: Looking at your photos, does the W09 still have a T wing? Weren't they banned or have I imagined that?
I tend to imagine stuff often. I'm sure tyre warmers were banned a few seasons ago but still in use.
edit: Looking at your photos, does the W09 still have a T wing? Weren't they banned or have I imagined that?
I tend to imagine stuff often. I'm sure tyre warmers were banned a few seasons ago but still in use.
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Again McLaren haven't got many laps in today.
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Kubica faster than Sirotkin. Lol.