F1 Thread

[G]

Testing is a load of ****e.

Roll on Saturday 16th of March when we really see what's what.

[RichC]

loads of posturing IMO they've got a good idea of what they can do, prove it with a few overweight in fuel laps then spend the rest of the time trying to convince they're not that quick! Can't wait for the first race now

[RichC]

Hamilton has been flying this morning in testing.

I fancy Mercedes will be somewhat better than Hamilton and that team have been making out.

[Leyton388]

Just seems like the teams are holding back as the cars just seem to be coasting round the track.

[RichC]

Going by testing McLaren as ever aren't looking too clever, why oh why does this happen season after season

Whitmarsh out!

[Daniel 7]

Nah, the first you'll know about their pace will be in qualifying. Everyone thought the same last season too, and they clearly had the best car (if not race management )

[RichC]

I hope so, my local team but it's not gone well for them in testing.

[Daniel 7]

I think the only recent year where they stunk the place out in testing and that carried over to the season was 2009, when they interpreted the rule changes completely wrongly. Even then though, Lewis managed to pull off some results, so he should be able to get something for Mercedes - he has the talent to pull that off.

I think if McLaren are even 2nd or 3rd row on the grid come Oz, they'll still be able to put a title challenge together for Jenson. Their mid season development is excellent. Arguably as good as Red Bull's.

[RichC]

Mid season I'd agree with. Unless they have the standout car on the grid I can't see them challenging for the drivers title to be honest.

[CJ]

oz isnt a good barometer of a good car. think the second race is where it becomes a bit clearer

[CJ]

McClaren to use Honda engines from 2015

[Daniel 7]

Old news that one isn't it? Thats been doing the rounds since mid season last year. Be great to see them back together again, and another competitor rather than just Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari.

And its McLaren not (Shteve) McClaren - always bugs me that

[Daniel 7]

oz isnt a good barometer of a good car. think the second race is where it becomes a bit clearer

I was going to dispute that until I actually thought about it

[CJ]

Old news that one isn't it? Thats been doing the rounds since mid season last year. Be great to see them back together again, and another competitor rather than just Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari.

And its McLaren not (Shteve) McClaren - always bugs me that

dont care i am a Williams man anyway

yeah it has been doing the rounds.

the renault situation is interesting though

they dont want to start supplying half the grid. I also read that the price of an engine is rocketing under the new regs too.

[Chazza]

dont care i am a Williams man anyway

yeah it has been doing the rounds.

the renault situation is interesting though

they dont want to start supplying half the grid. I also read that the price of an engine is rocketing under the new regs too.

Really?

You never said.