Formula 1 Testing (21 - 25 March)
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Formula 1 Testing (21 - 25 March)
On Monday, Ferrari commenced testing at two tracks.
At Mugello Badoer tested the F2005 setting a best time of 1:21.380
At Fiorano Marc Gene tested the F2004M setting a best time of 57.796
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At Mugello Badoer tested the F2005 setting a best time of 1:21.380
At Fiorano Marc Gene tested the F2004M setting a best time of 57.796
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On Wednesday, 4 teams commenced testing at Paul Ricard. Renault, Toyota, McLaren and BAR were present.
Anthnoy Davidson set the fastest time of the day
Driver Team Best Lap Number of Laps
Anthony Davidson BAR 1:04.176 167 (BAR 007)
Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1:04.213 121 (TF104)
Pedro de la Rosa McLaren 1:04.305 129 (MP4/19B)
Alex Wurz McLaren 1:04.613 117 (MP4/19B)
Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:04.827 143 (R25)
Franck Montagny Renault 1:04.912 150 (R25)
Olivier Panis Toyota 1:05.581 70 (TF105)
Enrique Bernoldi BAR 1:06.044 176 (BAR 006)
Ferrari concluded testing at Mugello.
Michael Schumacher tested the F2005 setting a best time of 1:21.233
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Anthnoy Davidson set the fastest time of the day
Driver Team Best Lap Number of Laps
Anthony Davidson BAR 1:04.176 167 (BAR 007)
Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1:04.213 121 (TF104)
Pedro de la Rosa McLaren 1:04.305 129 (MP4/19B)
Alex Wurz McLaren 1:04.613 117 (MP4/19B)
Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:04.827 143 (R25)
Franck Montagny Renault 1:04.912 150 (R25)
Olivier Panis Toyota 1:05.581 70 (TF105)
Enrique Bernoldi BAR 1:06.044 176 (BAR 006)
Ferrari concluded testing at Mugello.
Michael Schumacher tested the F2005 setting a best time of 1:21.233
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So Michael isn't that much faster.
I am actually surprised that Ferrari have finished testing for the week You'd expect them to test round the clock
It could mean that they won't take the F2005 to Bahrain.
Interesting to read what Ross Brawn said before the Malaysia "there could be a scenario this weekend where we are not competitive, but the car would not have made much difference because, obviously, tyres are so significant and if we are a long way off on the tyres this weekend, I am not sure the car would make a difference." (from the Friday press conference)
Seems they had a feeling this would happen!
I am actually surprised that Ferrari have finished testing for the week You'd expect them to test round the clock
It could mean that they won't take the F2005 to Bahrain.
Interesting to read what Ross Brawn said before the Malaysia "there could be a scenario this weekend where we are not competitive, but the car would not have made much difference because, obviously, tyres are so significant and if we are a long way off on the tyres this weekend, I am not sure the car would make a difference." (from the Friday press conference)
Seems they had a feeling this would happen!
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I cannot imagine Ferrari racing the car that Michael and Rubens only tested 1 day each. That is just not Ferrari and if they do bring the 05 then they will be really desparate. But as Brawn said, maybe the car won't make much difference.
I expect them to bring the 04 car.
I expect them to bring the 04 car.
I'm back and yes supporting Alonso "The Cute" in the Ferrari!
He seems like blaming Bridgeston for thir pace problmes... but i see more options:Ross Brawn wrote:"there could be a scenario this weekend where we are not competitive, but the car would not have made much difference because, obviously, tyres are so significant and if we are a long way off on the tyres this weekend, I am not sure the car would make a difference." (from the Friday press conference)
1 from 2:
1.He's sayng that the F2005 is as slow as the F2004, so new car wouldn't make a difference (my one)
2.He's blaming only Bridgeston of thier pace promlems... (as the new car (a lot better one) wouldn't make any difference)
am i right? is there any other way to track Ross?
Ideally they would want to test them on the 05 spec car however they are testing various compounds for very long runs and the difference in tyre wear between the 2 cars can be factored in. If they can do that accurately it makes sense testing with the old car especially early in the season when there aren't many new cars available and they'd minimise the risk of crashing them.
Ferrari, Toyota and BAR run similar programmes
Ferrari, Toyota and BAR run similar programmes
On Thursday, 4 teams continued testing at Paul Ricard with Renault, Toyota, McLaren and BAR.
Ricardo Zonta in the TF104 set the fastest time of the day
Jarno Trulli had his session cut short after going off and hitting the barrier
Driver Team Best Lap Number of Laps
Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1:03.848 69 (TF104)
Pedro de la Rosa McLaren 1:04.496 93 (MP4/19B)
Alex Wurz McLaren 1:04.593 107 (MP4/19B)
Franck Montagny Renault 1:04.695 71 (R25)
Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:04.843 101 (R25)
Anthony Davidson BAR 1:05.180 44 (BAR 006)
Jenson Button BAR 1:05.309 74 (BAR 007)
Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:06.725 40 (TF105)
At Barcelona, Red Bull concluded a two day test (the first day was a private test). Williams commenced a 2 day test
Driver Team Best Lap Number of Laps
Scott Speed Red Bull 1:16.122 39 (04 spec)
Nick Heidfeld Williams 1:16.674 121 (FW27)
Antonio Pizzonia Williams 1:17.160 111 (FW27)
Neel Jani Red Bull 1:18.037 51 (04 spec)
Lap by lap times from Bacelona in pdf
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Ricardo Zonta in the TF104 set the fastest time of the day
Jarno Trulli had his session cut short after going off and hitting the barrier
Driver Team Best Lap Number of Laps
Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1:03.848 69 (TF104)
Pedro de la Rosa McLaren 1:04.496 93 (MP4/19B)
Alex Wurz McLaren 1:04.593 107 (MP4/19B)
Franck Montagny Renault 1:04.695 71 (R25)
Heikki Kovalainen Renault 1:04.843 101 (R25)
Anthony Davidson BAR 1:05.180 44 (BAR 006)
Jenson Button BAR 1:05.309 74 (BAR 007)
Jarno Trulli Toyota 1:06.725 40 (TF105)
At Barcelona, Red Bull concluded a two day test (the first day was a private test). Williams commenced a 2 day test
Driver Team Best Lap Number of Laps
Scott Speed Red Bull 1:16.122 39 (04 spec)
Nick Heidfeld Williams 1:16.674 121 (FW27)
Antonio Pizzonia Williams 1:17.160 111 (FW27)
Neel Jani Red Bull 1:18.037 51 (04 spec)
Lap by lap times from Bacelona in pdf
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Last edited by Ed on Sat Mar 26, 2005 10:43 am, edited 1 time in total.
Thay guy, Speed, is looking good! ah? just 40 laps in a RedBull and even faster then Nick in a Williams with 121!!! impressive!!Ed wrote: Scott Speed Red Bull 1:16.122 39
Nick Heidfeld Williams 1:16.674 121
Antonio Pizzonia Williams 1:17.160 111
Neel Jani Red Bull 1:18.037 51
Maybe he'll go after Liuzzi...
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