2017 F1 general testing thread

[isullivan]

A small tribute on ms paint to Honda

[maxxer]

Is mclaren now just trying to interfere with other teams test programs for fun , or are they still serious.
They came totally unprepared to the track again probably the next thing is they will say the engine got bolted on the wrong way round or something like the other time with the suspension.

[Restomaniac]

I have a feeling I may get my wish and someone may be tempted to crack the 1.18's.

[Restomaniac]

It will be even harder for Alonso seeing the Ferrari turning out to be the absolute fastest. Seems like Vettel's going to run away '11 or 13' style this time around. It's gonna be even more boring than '14 - 16', at least we had Ham vs Ros battles.

I think you could be a bit previous there!!!

[f1316]

It will be even harder for Alonso seeing the Ferrari turning out to be the absolute fastest. Seems like Vettel's going to run away '11 or 13' style this time around. It's gonna be even more boring than '14 - 16', at least we had Ham vs Ros battles.

Even if the Ferrari is the fastest - and I have my doubts - no way they'll have the kind of advantage Mercedes had; at best we'll be talking a few tenths, and that will competition.

I'm also hoping that this year sees the driver able to make more difference again; it's my hypothesis that the specific driver's abilities has made less difference as downforce has increased and things like "this is a great circuit for x driver" has become less and less true. But I expect this might change this year, and you'll see drivers able to take more chances - which will in turn create mistakes - as the grip available (and the fact it won't immediately disappear, never to return if pushed) will mean they can chance their arm a bit more.

Or, at least, it's what I'm hoping for

[santos]

11:20
A few of the Mercedes-powered cars have done that this week...

11:20
Another strange noise from the Williams as he backs off after the line

Does anyone know something about this?

[GoranF1]

It will be even harder for Alonso seeing the Ferrari turning out to be the absolute fastest. Seems like Vettel's going to run away '11 or 13' style this time around. It's gonna be even more boring than '14 - 16', at least we had Ham vs Ros battles.

Mercedes is faster than Ferrari, they will be close in first part of year and than in second part RB will become faster than Ferrari as well.

[ironrose]

It will be even harder for Alonso seeing the Ferrari turning out to be the absolute fastest. Seems like Vettel's going to run away '11 or 13' style this time around. It's gonna be even more boring than '14 - 16', at least we had Ham vs Ros battles.

Ok .. Sebastian.. Kimi is faster than you. Kimi is faster than you .. Please confirm you understood the message

[PhillipM]

I have a feeling I may get my wish and someone may be tempted to crack the 1.18's.

You might do, I don't think it'd show anyone's hand too much, we already know mid 18's is possible just from the sectors they've already strung together.

I do wonder where the vocal lot who were laughing at me saying the cars were capable of 1m17's have gone though...seem a lot quieter the past few days...

[Restomaniac]

1m19.0 from Kimi on SS.

[ironrose]

A 1.19.019 by Kimi now .. on super softs ... nearly into the 18s .. get in there Kimi

[PhillipM]

1m19.0 from Kimi on SS.

Maybe he's reading this and trolling you?
Interesting that he didn't really push bar the middle sector too.

[Restomaniac]

1m19.0 from Kimi on SS.

Maybe he's reading this and trolling you?
Interesting that he didn't really push bar the middle sector too.

Internet surfing whilst driving....Well that would explain why he isn't really pushing

[sriraj1031]

A 1m19.019s from Raikkonen. thats on super softs and still ultra softs to go... Also why do they go through pit if they need no changes.. is it for cooling down or to practice starts at the end of the pit lane..

[Afterburner]

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