Michael Schumacher is pleased with the progress Mercedes have made in the Barcelona test but thinks McLaren stood out as one of the strongest cars on the final day: [McLaren] looked very strong today, absolutely. But it depends who is going to bring what to Bahrain. Michael Schumacher At one point Schumacher ran in close … Continue reading Schumacher thinks McLaren look strong
Day: 28 February 2010 articles archive
Barcelona test statistics
Posted onThese are the fastest combined times from the Barcelona F1 test for each driver. Also below is the data on the total amount of distance covered by each driver, team and engine in the tests. Best times from the Barcelona test Times from all four days combined. Driver Car Best time Difference Lewis Hamilton McLaren-Mercedes … Continue reading Barcelona test statistics
2010 F1 cars technical analysis (Part 2)
Posted onF1 Fanatic’s technical expert John Beamer continues his look at the 2010 F1 car designs. The 2010 F1 testing schedule seems shorter than ever. With just 15 days of running across four tests it doesn’t take much to upset a team’s tightly packed schedule. Throw in heavy rain and the testing scheme goes out of … Continue reading 2010 F1 cars technical analysis (Part 2)
Brawn: Schumacher back where he left off
Posted onRoss Brawn says working with Michael Schumacher at Mercedes feels just the same as it did when the two were at Ferrari together. Speaking at the Circuit de Catalunya today he said: Obviously [Schumacher] stopped because he was a little bit tired of Formula 1. That’s gone now and he’s very passionate about racing again. … Continue reading Brawn: Schumacher back where he left off
Massa’s helmet-cam lap of Jerez (Video)
Posted onWe don’t see enough helmet-cams in F1 – the last time I remember seeing one was during David Coulthard’s final appearance at Interlagos in 2008. Happily Felipe Massa has given one a try during testing at Jerez recently – check out the video above. But you have to wonder what the pictures would have looked … Continue reading Massa’s helmet-cam lap of Jerez (Video)
2010 F1 testing live: 28th February
Posted onIt’s deadline day for the F1 teams – today is their last chance to test their cars before they head out to Bahrain for the first race of 2010, just two weeks from now. We’re expecting to see a few low-fuel runs which should give us an idea who’s got the best ultimate pace. I’m … Continue reading 2010 F1 testing live: 28th February
F1 Fanatic round-up: 28/2/2010
Posted onIt’s the final day of F1 testing and I’ll be at the circuit in Barcelona once again to see who looks quickest ahead of the first race of 2010. More from the test later, here’s today’s round-up: Links No Future For USF1/Stefan Deal (Speed TV) “Chad Hurley wants to do a deal but Ken Anderson … Continue reading F1 Fanatic round-up: 28/2/2010