Testing rules 2010

[timbo]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80597
some changes to the regulations.

Personally I'm interested in this feature - team may choose whether they want on track aero-test (straight line or constant radius) or 4 hours of full-scale wind-tunnel testing over 24 hours. Which they would choose? Seems like an interesting twist.

[WhiteBlue]

Substitute drivers allowed test days

http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/formula-1-new ... test-days/

That seems to be a good idea.

[ESPImperium]

Id much prefer the teams to be allowed two 2-day tests mid season for young, development and test drivers only, with a joker day where at least 2 teams need to be present at. Say, all the teams with Mereceds power test together for their joker day.

Testing is a must, but the less days done so, the better.

[SZ]

Would suggest this depends whether you're Nick Wirth or not

[timbo]

Would suggest this depends whether you're Nick Wirth or not

You stole my words))))
But seriously?

[Mr Alcatraz]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80597
some changes to the regulations.

Personally I'm interested in this feature - team may choose whether they want on track aero-test (straight line or constant radius) or 4 hours of full-scale wind-tunnel testing over 24 hours. Which they would choose? Seems like an interesting twist.

OMG it seems reasonable!

[WhiteBlue]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/80693?

So Stefan GP intends to sell their potential 2010 testing runs to other F1 teams and drivers with sponsorship.
They are not going to endear themselves to the FIA and FOTA that way.

[Raptor22]

These testing rules are still not adequate.

Teams should be allowed to nominate a test circuit and be allowed to test there for 1 day per week.
That limits running and allows proper development of the cars.
Tyres can also b limited to one compound.

But these rules as proposed, are still hogwash

[mx_tifoso]

Teams should be allowed to nominate a test circuit and be allowed to test there for 1 day per week.

One day a week on a real circuit* would be a waste of money. Imagine how much would be spent on logistics and preparation only to have a single day of testing available. IMO the limit is at least two days, anything under that is useless and pointless.

*excludes straightline testing and constant radius tracks.

[Raptor22]

perhaps, but most teams are based in England and are close to Silverstone.
Ferrari has its own circuit. Sauber may be at a disadvantage but they do have a few circuits relatively close by.

2 Days every fortnight would seem to be a suitable compromise.

[mx_tifoso]

True, I hadn't considered the 'home' tracks like Silverstone, Fiorano, Mugello, etc.

But then why is it that teams flock to the Spanish tracks? Weather, characteristics?