Young Drivers Test - Silverstone July 17-19th 2013

Duke · 18 Jul 2013 at 11:23

Williams had one before but link doesn't work and isn't mentioned in their Twitter feed. I'm following the F1 Fanatic blog for now - http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-f1-testing/

GravyMonster · 18 Jul 2013 at 13:25

Ricciardo goes 1st AND 2nd

Nismo · 18 Jul 2013 at 13:39

Spunkey said:
Ricciardo goes 1st AND 2nd

...and into the gravel.

D'oh of epic proportions! Where's Kimi's number again?

smr · 18 Jul 2013 at 14:49

Just been reading about Turvey, he's got a BA deg in Engineering and currently or planning to do a Master's dissertation in 'Formula 1 Aerodynamics' ...

Interesting

Janesy B · 18 Jul 2013 at 17:37

Got fed up with roasting in the sun but a good day...

F1 Young Drivers' Test - Silverstone 2013 by Bryan Janes, on Flickr

Skeeter · 18 Jul 2013 at 17:43

Cracking shot of the McLaren

Janesy B · 18 Jul 2013 at 17:57

Thanks

Felt a bit bad for Daniel Ricciardo, hopefully that little incident won't put him out of the running for that RBR seat.

~Mike~ · 18 Jul 2013 at 18:52

Janesy B said:
Got fed up with roasting in the sun but a good day...

...pics...

Nice captures.

Duke · 18 Jul 2013 at 22:18

Rocked up tonight, had a gander in the paddock

Asked a few teams to a look in the garages but not allowed due to cars being in bits. Can't wait for tomorrow.

tummelv · 19 Jul 2013 at 12:47

Janesy B said:
Got fed up with roasting in the sun but a good day...

Nice pics!

Skeeter said:
Cracking shot of the McLaren

Check your trust comments skeeter. Not sure if it's what you wanted.

Duke · 19 Jul 2013 at 13:08

Hot day is hot. On balcony with sofas over looking Wellington straight so all good

Skyboat · 19 Jul 2013 at 18:51

Duke said:
Hot day is hot. On balcony with sofas over looking Wellington straight so all good

So you didn't fancy joining us peasants spectating in the terraces then?

Duke · 19 Jul 2013 at 20:37

Skyboat said:
So you didn't fancy joining us peasants spectating in the terraces then?

Did for a while then went back to the bar

Did you do the pit walk? It was okay but a bit of a waste as it was only demo cars in the end. The drivers were signing autographs yesterday and Wednesday :/

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Guerrilla · 19 Jul 2013 at 20:43

Just got home, enjoyed it today... Desperately need a shower though, I'm a wee bit sweaty

Skyboat · 19 Jul 2013 at 21:28

Duke said:
Did for a while then went back to the bar Did you do the pit walk? It was okay but a bit of a waste as it was only demo cars in the end. The drivers were signing autographs yesterday and Wednesday :/

Nah didn't do the pit walk as I didn't think it would be worth the money. Guess I was right! (Sorta

) would have loved to get some autographs, but only on Wednesday/Thursday is disappointing.

Took a lot of photos, but I haven't used my camera in so long I'm incredibly rusty so I've barely got any decent shots, and I don't have the steadiest of hands. Need a monopod! Will sort through them tomorrow on the big screen :cool:

Duke · 20 Jul 2013 at 10:38

Quick vid from yesterday

dannyjo22 · 20 Jul 2013 at 17:43

Janesy B said:
Got fed up with roasting in the sun but a good day...

Really wish I could have gone, only just getting back from holiday sadly too many other chores to do

That macca shot at f27 sensor needs a clean!

smr · 22 Jul 2013 at 12:14

Nice vid Duke!

One I took at Luffield near the end of Day 3...

Janesy B · 23 Jul 2013 at 11:56

dannyjo22 said:
Really wish I could have gone, only just getting back from holiday sadly too many other chores to do

That macca shot at f27 sensor needs a clean!

Yeah leaving the camera at ISO 200 then pointing it at a bright track wasn't my smartest move ever, especially at 1/60!