2014 Testing - Jerez 28-31 Jan

[Moanlower]

Vergne parked his car again on track shortly after he went out. Red flag again.

[iotar__]

I'm sure this is why Lotus didn't bother showing for the first test, they expected teething issues? This first test has been just about a wash for all Renault teams.

No, no this again.
They didn't save anything, even limited data from Jerez would be worth a lot, it's not only about engine and even knowledge/data about problems while running 10 s off the pace is valuable. It would be better for them if RB/TR/C had perfect reliability. Thinking that Renault problems are relative good for Lotus is bizarre, on the contrary if you start your season late the less problems you can have the better.

I don't understand why they can't have filming day before Bahrain to run engine, check systems, arrive day earlier and pay in 1% of team's shares problem solved. At least nose is considered legal.

[adam2003]

can you watch the test sessions on telly or on internet?

[Moanlower]

can you watch the test sessions on telly or on internet?

only live timing as far as I know.

[Moanlower]

magnussen sets a 1:23.276, 7 tenths faster than Lewis on number 2 with track temp at 22° if what is shown correct;

[Phil]

Autosport:

15:45 Good news for Toro Rosso, as Jean-Eric Vergne heads out.
15:46 Make that bad news - he doesn't even make it to the pit exit before pulling to a halt. Red flag.

oh dear.....

[andrewf1]

AMuS reports that the longer absence on track today around noon was due to a gearbox problem, which took around 2 hours to be replaced.

[Helios]

Mercedes had to change the gearbox earlier today. Only took them 2 hours, that's not too bad. (Source: AMuS)

[Moanlower]

Mercedes had to change the gearbox earlier today. Only took them 2 hours, that's not too bad. (Source: AMuS)

Thats quite a lot if you ask me. It often takes less to change a gearbox of a regular car.

[charlex]

Massa 1’23″700

[mix2mix]

Mercedes had to change the gearbox earlier today. Only took them 2 hours, that's not too bad. (Source: AMuS)

Thats quite a lot if you ask me. It often takes less to change a gearbox of a regular car.

This is not regular car

[RZS10]

Mercedes had to change the gearbox earlier today. Only took them 2 hours, that's not too bad. (Source: AMuS)

Thats quite a lot if you ask me. It often takes less to change a gearbox of a regular car.

it took RB one day to turn around one spring well that is if you believe any word they say, which i do not

[AnthonyG]

Mercedes had to change the gearbox earlier today. Only took them 2 hours, that's not too bad. (Source: AMuS)

Thats quite a lot if you ask me. It often takes less to change a gearbox of a regular car.

But on a normal car your suspension is not mounted on the gearbox.

[zoro_f1]

[Moanlower]

Mercedes had to change the gearbox earlier today. Only took them 2 hours, that's not too bad. (Source: AMuS)

Thats quite a lot if you ask me. It often takes less to change a gearbox of a regular car.

This is not regular car

thats why it should even go faster if it's just to change a gearbox. It should be build to be changed quickly. But you have a point Anthony