Comments on: 2009 F1 testing: February 10th (Update: video and pictures added)

By: Ian Bryant

Ian Bryant — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 12:23:41 +0000

The “extension” on top of the Ferrari is a pitot tube, it measures air pressure, they use it to test and confirm aero configurations

ajokay — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:19:55 +0000

Fancy. I noticed a shorter model on top of the McLaren’s airbox too. It’s great to see the cars in action.

Piquet had a nice spin at that oh-so-very-famous hairpin. 1997 seems like only yesterday.

Keith Collantine — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:02:36 +0000

It’s something they use for monitoring telemetry I think, an enhanced version of the systems they use on Grand Prix weekends.

ajokay — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:56:28 +0000

Any idea what the extension is on top of the Ferrari?

Kike — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:25:06 +0000

your welcome! maybe this year is going to be very competitive! I hope so!

Keith Collantine — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:38:58 +0000

Blistering’s usually much easier to spot on slicks as well.

YeaMon — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 20:28:12 +0000

When Nelson spun did you see those flat spots? They’re going to be really easy to see this year if drivers lock the brakes up.

SoLiD — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:11:53 +0000

Small differences I notice!
For sure the times in Bahrain

Would be great if it’s a real measure.

Keith Collantine — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:48:51 +0000

I’ve just posted some video from the Jerez test above – looks like Piquet had a spin! Also the session was briefly interrupted by rain.

Keith Collantine — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:44:36 +0000

Thanks Kike!