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Barcelona Test. - Day 2

  • 10-03-2009 6:03pm
    #1
    vectra
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    The Barcelona test continued with day 2. The fastest driver of the day was Kimi Raikkonen putting Ferrari at the top of the time sheets for a change. Kazuki Nakajima managed a quick lap placing Williams 2nd for the day. Brawn GP continues to impress with their pace - 3rd fastest time for Rubens Barrichello on his first outing in the new Brawn GP car. What is it with McLaren though - problems or not showing the others what they have up their sleevs ?

    Times Barcelona Test March 10, 2009:


    1. Raikkonen - Ferrari - 1:20.314
    2. Nakajima - Williams - 1:20.907 +0.593
    3. Barrichello - Brawn GP - 1:20.966 +0.652
    4. Trulli - Toyota - 1:21.182 +0.868
    5. Webber - Red Bull - 1:21.347 +1.033
    6. Heidfeld - BMW Sauber - 1:21.615 +1.301
    7. Sutil - Force India - 1:21.834 +1.520
    8. Alonso - Renault - 1:21.937 +1.623
    9. Kovalainen - McLaren - 1:21.991 +1.677
    10. Bourdais - Toro Rosso - 1:23.039 +2′.725

    Busiest drivers were Heidfeld (126 laps), Trulli (120 laps), Barrichello and Alonso (both 111 laps).

    The fastest time of Tuesday morning went to Kimi Raikkonen. Brawn GP continues to impress with Barrichello in 2nd place, 6 tenths behind Ferrari. McLaren is at the moment the slowest Mercedes powered car of the day. There were some stoppages this morning Webber, Bourdais and Barrichello. The busiest driver of the morning session was Nick Heidfeld with 69 laps. (images in the article)

    Morning times Barcelona Test March 10, 2009:

    1. Raikkonen - Ferrari - 1:20.314
    2. Barrichello - Brawn GP - 1:20.966 +0.652
    3. Trulli - Toyota - 1:21.326 +1.012
    4. Alonso - Renault - 1:21.937 +1.623
    5. Heidfeld - BMW Sauber - 1:21.965 +1.651
    6. Sutil - Force India - 1:22.141 +1.827
    7. Kovalainen - McLaren - 1:22.328 +2.014
    8. Nakajima - Williams - 1:22.381 +2.067
    9. Webber - Red Bull - 1:22.517 +2.203
    10. Bourdais - Toro Rosso - 1:23.039 +2′.725


Comments

  • #2
    Grim.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,855 ✭✭✭Grim.


    have to say im looking forward to the opening f1 race for the first time in years also go brawn gp!!! nice car so far it seems but its only testing so hard to know who's sandbagging


  • #3
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,593 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Grim. wrote: »
    have to say im looking forward to the opening f1 race for the first time in years also go brawn gp!!! nice car so far it seems but its only testing so hard to know who's sandbagging

    Well,
    I think it is going to be the most equal line up in years
    BUT
    All cars being as equal as possible.. I will still bety my money on Kimi to shine again this year ;)


  • #4
    G-Money
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,199 ✭✭✭G-Money


    Hmmmm, I have to say I think McLaren could be in trouble. That's what the rumour mill says anyway!


  • #5
    tommiejoie
    Registered Users Posts: 126 ✭✭tommiejoie


    Grim. wrote: »
    have to say im looking forward to the opening f1 race for the first time in years also go brawn gp!!! nice car so far it seems but its only testing so hard to know who's sandbagging

    Me too! I've been really impressed by BrawnGP. They seem to be consistent (over two days anyway) and their car is one of the better looking one's out there. Some interesting stuff going on at the front wing; makes up for that hideous Renault. Even though they're probably pushing like hell to look good, they must have a half decent car at least.I hope they do well.

    I'm intrigued by Mclaren. Are they sandbagging big time or in serious trouble. I can't decide which. Holding back a second and a half off the pace must effect the overall performance (in terms of tyre heat, peak aero performance and overall vehicle dynamics from running generally slower than what they can do) of the car so how useful can the test really be in that scenario? I know last week they were running 2010 rubber, I assume they're not this week. Would like to know if they've got KERS on board too. If they're tail-ending again tomorrow I'd be concerned.

    My tip: Toyota. They've been running good in all the tests. Respectable but not super quick times. No real reliability concerns. They've been consistent and unassuming. Exactly where you'd want to be to surprise the competition.


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