2017 Formula One | We're up all night to get penalties

By Spengo Go To PostThat looks so much faster compared to last year.

Do they know why Ferrari stopped in pit lane today?

Vettel said it wasn't fuel test related, what most journo's thought, but something minor, not what.

fun :P (when it shows up ;) )



At least the pictures work, stunning looking car



And more here: F1Fanatic - Pre Season Testing Day 4 in pictures

Love the sidepods.

Put this in your civic Nando.

Dat sound :(


poor McLaren fans

McLaren is Arsenal.

By Spengo Go To PostMcLaren is Arsenal.

Bet they would take a top four :P



Probably just a test dummy, for pitsstop practice ;)

12:17 It's Vandoorne. The McLaren-Honda has caused the stoppage.


12:57 RED FLAG.

12:57 It's Vandoorne AGAIN in the McLaren.

MCLAREN CANCEL PRESS CONFERENCE

McLaren has cancelled a planned media conference with Eric Boullier and Yusuke Hasegawa today.

Yeah, that seem like a smart decision :P

Hahahah, I have no words.

This is actually scary.

This is from his "retirement" party this week?

One Bernie was more then enough ;)

Good to see Kimi break the 1.19 barrier. I know they were quick last year in testing as well, but their long run pace looks better this year compared to the Mercs ( evenly matched) . RBR needs to find some time to catch up to Merc/Fer, unless there comes a more "aero advanced" version of the RBR13 in Melbourne and the midfield looks pretty bunched up so far.


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11:15 Alonso has stopped in the McLaren.

11:52 RED FLAG.

11:52 Alonso has emerged in the McLaren…and stopped again!

Kimi dropping sandbags. Let's see if Merc takes the bait and throws down a lap.

I also wonder if any of the other teams at this point are starting to get annoyed at Mclaren for ruining their simulation runs every day.

According to Amus the engine is just complete shite:

In the McLaren of Fernando Alonso today is probably the sixth Honda engine on the eighth test day. The Japanese are facing a mountain of problems. The new engine, which separates like the Mercedes V6 turbocharger and compressor and the shaft in the V of the cylinder head placed, is to be structurally too weak. There are problems with combustion, with vibrations and temperatures.

How are they even meant to run if they haven't sorted this by Melbourne? At this rate, the fastest lap Fernando and Vandoorme will do in Melbourne will be during the driver's parade.

That's a wrap for pre-season testing.

RIP John Surtees.

1956 Crystal Palace (John Surtees, MV Agusta 250cc)

1960 Isle of Man Senior TT (John Surtees, MV Agusta)

1961 Zandvoort (John Surtees Cooper T53, Tony Brooks BRM P48-57, Jack Brabham Cooper T53)

1964 Monaco (John Surtees, Ferrari 158)

1964 Monza (John Surtees Ferrari 158, Dan Gurney Brabam BT11)

1964 Nürburgring (John Surtees)

1964 Zandvoort (John Surtees Ferrari 158, Dan Gurney Brabham BT7)

1966 Riverside (John Surtees, Lola-Chevrolet T70 Mk2)

1966 Bridgehampton Can-Am (Dan Gurney, John Surtees, Lola T70 Mk2)

1966 Las Vegas Can-Am (John Surtees leading, Lola T70 Mk2)

1966 Nürburgring 1000 Kilometres (John Surtees, Ferrari 330P)

1967 Monza (John Surtees Honda RA300, Bruce McLaren McLaren M5A)

1967 Nürburgring (John Surtees, Honda RA273)


1967 Monza (John Surtees Honda RA300, Jack Brabham Brabham BT24)

1968 Nürburgring (John Surtees, Honda RA301)

1968 (John Surtees)

1968 Spa (John Surtees, Honda RA301) 2

1970 Hockenheim (John Sutees, Surtees TS7)

1971 Kyalami (John Surtees, Surtees TS9)

2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed (John Surtees, Ferrari 158)

2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed (John Surtees)

Force India has revealed a bright new pink livery after signing a new deal with water technology firm Best Water Technology.

“The arrival of BWT in Formula One is huge news and represents one of the most significant partnerships in our ten year history,” said team co-owner Vijay Mallya.

“It’s a sign of how far we have come as a team with our strong results and completes a solid commercial performance over the winter.”

“For 2017 our cars will sport a vibrant new colour scheme with a smart matte finish. Changing the colour of our cars is an indication of the strength of this new partnership and a real statement of intent from BWT as they begin their relationship with the sport of Formula One.”

Lets say at least it stands out in the pack :cool:

Looking forward to seeing it on the the track next week :p

The season schedule is in the OP.

LH with some good banter in this.

Yeah, 1st race-weekend almost there and I'm actually looking forward to it this year and Melbourne is a great track to open the season. The chicane could be like the old "magny-cours chicanes" scary fast (easy 250+?). And the "Lauda corner" might be flat out and If so it will need some balls........ as long as it isn't easy flat. ;)



Even though Ferrari looked better than expected for me in testing, my money would still be on Lewis to "rise" to his 4th title. Hopefully Ferrari is really close and the Red Bulls have some extra HPs (hope we do not have to wait to the Barca engine upgrade) and we could have a good battle this season, at least better than the last few years.



For the casual fans or for the OP a nice spotter guide to recognise the new cars and liveries ;)



And as always, this is me trying to stay awake for the first race. Although this year it might be easier as I'm probably stilll bussy copying data from my old HDD to a USB stick, as I cannot get my new PC to recognise that old one :(

By markao Go To PostEven though Ferrari looked better than expected for me in testing, my money would still be on Lewis to "rise" to his 4th title. Hopefully Ferrari is really close and the Red Bulls have some extra HPs (hope we do not have to wait to the Barca engine upgrade) and we could have a good battle this season, at least better than the last few years.

There's been encouraging signs from RBR and Ferrari on single lap pace, but the long run pace from Mercedes on the Ultra Softs doesn't bode well. That 4th place battle looking to be pretty spicy this year.

By Spengo Go To PostThere's been encouraging signs from RBR and Ferrari on single lap pace, but the long run pace from Mercedes on the Ultra Softs doesn't bode well. That 4th place battle looking to be pretty spicy this year.

Yeah, it did not look to good, at least for those that want some close competition, in FP2. But race-weekend isn't over and Melbourne is still Melbourne (Street circuit)......hope dies last :P

New face for the remainder of the weekend,


Wehrlein's back is hurting hime to much.

Let's do this.

Glad I did not write off Ferrari after FP1/2, they look a lot better so far in FP3


And someone needs to update : https://www.hasstrollcrashedyet.com/

To be fair he lasted longer than I expected.

By Spengo Go To PostTo be fair he lasted longer than I expected.

It was the 1st time in a long while he was pushing again, so will do his confidence no good.

And he messed up all the runs on US :(

Red Bull will be pissed, there goes that long run test.

Nicole Kidman is boarding Ferrari hype train.

Forza Ferrari

Gonna try and get back into it this year.

Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi :( ...... and that's also his teammates lap gone (think Max had only one lap of new US). And go Sebas, find few tenths to at least split Mercs

Nice Quali, at least top 3!!! Time expected bit faster based on Barca improvement, but cars do look great on track when pushed.Fer/Merc within few tenths, unfortunately Red Bull to far back :(


And Grosjean best of the rest!

Disgraceful how far Ferrari has fallen that second is celebrated.

By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostDisgraceful how far Ferrari has fallen that second is celebrated.

10 year is an awful long time ;)

And if Sebas gets the same start as last year......still all to play for.


edit pole lap:

Hamilton's first sector was ridiculous.


I'm optimistic we have an interesting season ahead. Ferrari are close and perhaps underperformed in Q3 a bit, and Bottas is pretty much up to speed straight away, though he was trying way too hard. But all of this is promising, if they were that close with all those mistakes and errors, and if Ferrari can keep it up, it's going to be an interesting season to say the least. Hoping for a Verstappen victory tomorrow.

Not entirely unexpected, but DanyRic starts from 15th


And its nice to see F1 cars being proper F1 cars again, directional changes at high speed are bonkers.



And I need more coffee :P

Goedemorgen.

By markao Go To PostNot entirely unexpected, but DanyRic starts from 15th

Well, damn.

By Spengo Go To PostGoedemorgen.
Well, damn.

Leave the good part, daylight/time saving on the wrong weekend, so morgen ;)

And I hope Horner was right about Max his race, just on RTL+ interview......either last or further up the grid after the start :)

Poor Danny, looks race over (gearbox) before it started :(

Gutted for Ricciardo right now.

By Spengo Go To PostGutted for Ricciardo right now.

They still have some time to get the car ready for pits-street start.........20th instead of 15th if they get it done in time and stay out of trouble at the start for free ;)

Can we put him in a V8 supercar?

Shit, just made it home from the laundromat.

Forgot it was on at 2pm my local time.

aborted lap, I could have finished drying my clothes lol

Max had great start, but good not get past Kimi. :(


(from reddit)

Now lets hope Lewis/Vettel will be great fight

Let's go German Jesus.

Dan is going to need a couple of SCs to make those laps up.

By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostShit, just made it home from the laundromat.

Forgot it was on at 2pm my local time.

Where do you live m8?

10 laps in and nr 6 Massa is 20 seconds behind Lewis, rule chances are great for teams with lesser budgets :P

By Spengo Go To PostLet's go German Jesus lol

Dan is going to need a couple of SCs to make those laps up.
Where do you live?

Korea.

Sure does feel good to be watching F1 again. Hopefully, I keep up with it this season.

Since I moved to Korea it has been hard :(((

Utra's done, all cars in top go slower.......pitsstop time?


ahh yellow flags for Renault ;)

I assume Liberty sold all the graphics that tell us where the hell everyone is on track.

By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostKorea.

Sure does feel good to be watching F1 again. Hopefully, I keep up with it this season.

Since I moved to Korea it has been hard :(((

Friend of mine just moved there. She told me pizza is expensive there lol

By Spengo Go To PostA friend of mine just moved to Korea. She told me pizza is expensive there lol

I assume Liberty sold all the graphics that tell us where the hell everyone is on track.

Pizza is cheaper than when I lived in London lol.

Come on Seb!!!!!!!

By Shanks D Zoro Go To PostCome on Seb!!!!!!!

Lewis is pulling purple sectors, so looks like Lewis got him covered......for now. (he needs to pas Max soon though)

Ferrari strategy, here we go...