2014 Testing - Jerez 28-31 Jan

[astracrazy]

a good point. previously it was built into the tub

[FW17]

When are Mclaren going to allow Kevin Magnussen behind the wheel?

[Frafer]

Actually i do not believe it's for marshals, but seems to be like some TV enthusiast entertaining thing in order to be informed about ERS status. For marshals i think there are two buttons on the chassis (in front of the cockpit), one puts the gears in neutral, the other disengage the main battery.

Or maybe is something for pit crew, easy to see and reliable for information. i don't see that for marshals's use, in case of incident there will be some other kind of proceedings, like gloves or the former buttons..

[astracrazy]

this afternoon and tomorrow

[stefan_]

Actually i do not believe it's for marshals, but seems to be like some TV enthusiast entertaining thing in order to be informed about ERS status. For marshals i think there are two buttons on the chassis (in front of the cockpit), one puts the gears in neutral, the other disengage the main battery.

Or maybe is something for pit crew, easy to see and reliable for information. i don't see that for marshals's use, in case of incident there will be some other kind of proceedings, like gloves or the former buttons..

It is for the marshals and the pit crews. Previouslly there was an LED light on the chassis about where the medical light is, but they moved it so it's more visible and the ones who maneuver the car don't have to get close to the chassis and lean over it to see the light.

[Frafer]

Actually i do not believe it's for marshals, but seems to be like some TV enthusiast entertaining thing in order to be informed about ERS status. For marshals i think there are two buttons on the chassis (in front of the cockpit), one puts the gears in neutral, the other disengage the main battery.

Or maybe is something for pit crew, easy to see and reliable for information. i don't see that for marshals's use, in case of incident there will be some other kind of proceedings, like gloves or the former buttons..

It is for the marshals and the pit crews. Previouslly there was an LED light on the chassis about where the medical light is, but they moved it so it's more visible and the ones who maneuver the car don't have to get close to the chassis and lean over it to see the light.

Ok, but what if a car goes airborne and overturns like webber in valencia? I don't see that place a good one for heavy crashes, but surely they'd have their reasons

[siskue2005]

It is not bolted on to the t cam, if u look closely it is fixed on the chassis on the top crash structure

[Mandrake]

It might be too early to say, but the term "engine formula" is more than true at the moment. Currently it's not about who has the best car from a mechanical or aero side, but who gets their car running at all.

Mercedes is currently miles ahead with the engine unit looking at how easy those cars do lap after lap. Ferrari seems to be okay-ish and Renault is just not present. They will go with a massive experience advantage into the season and probably fight out the first half of the season with themselves. Maybe afterall Bernie's idea of the last 3 races with double points is not that bad.....maybe the Renault powered cars will be able to catch up by midseason and can thus stay in the fight longer?

[gandharva]

This first test is a disaster for Renault.

[muhammad-13]

RED FLAG!!! Smoking RB10...

[astracrazy]

red flag - red bull

11:01 A smoking RB10 is parked out on track. Ricciardo makes a quick exit, and then inspects the rear of his car.

really not going right for renault at the moment. Nor red bull. They have only done 12 laps all week. Merc and Ferrari are doing stints longer than that

Torro Rosso are taking it mega easy to. 20 secs off what other cars are lapping

edit: Torro Rosso have done 17 laps today though. So you have to wonder if Newey has been too aggressive with the Red Bull?

[zonk]

[ironrose]

Red flag - Ricciardo
Red Bull Racing still has massive problems, as Daniel Ricciardo can not even complete one lap. The RB10 is stranded between turns 7 and 8. Smoke is coming out of the back of the car.
News at 11:03:09

Not so good

[Sebp]

http://images.scribblelive.com/2014/1/3 ... a9_800.jpg

That looks more like a broken front right suspension.

[khaliweed]