Pre-Season Testing - 2006

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:10 pm

JayVee wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:
JayVee wrote:Julian, did you look at the times by Michael ? What are you worried about ?

Ah, Buttons times
No, as one who places much emphasis on test results you should be aware that the ferrari has been quick, consistant and reliable. The rules have been changed this year to further enhance the Red Teams prospects ( which is why the very canny Mr Sir Frank went with Bridgestone
Sure Ferrari have been quick, consistent and reliable but both Honda and Renault have also been consistent and reliable and quicker. Of course Renault have The Cute with them as well

Nah Ferrari will fight with Toyota for 4th place

sigh, what are you smoking now ?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:20 pm

Just had a good look at the zero keel Williams FW28. If Nico can keep it on the Island, or Frank uses Wurtz instead, they will challenge for 3rd place in the "Manchamp". Webber will finish 5th or better in the "Drivers".

rah · Post by **rah** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:09 am

Julian Mayo wrote:Just had a good look at the zero keel Williams FW28. If Nico can keep it on the Island, or Frank uses Wurtz instead, they will challenge for 3rd place in the "Manchamp". Webber will finish 5th or better in the "Drivers".

I sure hope so. But as with everything else, its hard to tell until a few races into the season.

JayVee · Post by **JayVee** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:23 am

Julian Mayo wrote:Just had a good look at the zero keel Williams FW28. If Nico can keep it on the Island, or Frank uses Wurtz instead, they will challenge for 3rd place in the "Manchamp". Webber will finish 5th or better in the "Drivers".

sigh, what are you smoking now ?

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:27 am

BlinkyBill · Post by **BlinkyBill** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:15 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:Just had a good look at the zero keel Williams FW28.

I must admit that I had to drop out of F1 Aerodynamics school due to my love affair with the uni bars, . . . can any one explain what the big deal is with a zero keel. I would have thought if anything is a good idea. . . more than one team would be doing it??? or is the juice still having its effect on me??

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Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:05 pm

BlinkyBill wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:Just had a good look at the zero keel Williams FW28.

I must admit that I had to drop out of F1 Aerodynamics school due to my love affair with the uni bars, . . . can any one explain what the big deal is with a zero keel. I would have thought if anything is a good idea. . . more than one team would be doing it??? or is the juice still having its effect on me??

.

Yup

Ed · Post by Ed » Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:06 pm

BlinkyBill wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:Just had a good look at the zero keel Williams FW28.

I must admit that I had to drop out of F1 Aerodynamics school due to my love affair with the uni bars, . . . can any one explain what the big deal is with a zero keel. I would have thought if anything is a good idea. . . more than one team would be doing it??? or is the juice still having its effect on me??

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The zero keel was used by McLaren in 2005 as well as the Toyota (the TF105B) later in the season. This year both BMW Sauber and Williams have decided to go that way too. I suspect Honda are also using zero keel.

Renault continue with their V keel and Red Bull seem to have followed in the same direction while Ferrari seem to have opted to continue with the single keel (I can't confirm that though).

The keels are used to mount the lower wishbone (the V shaped arm). With the zero keel, the wishbones are mounted straight onto the chassis.

I will try to provide a few photos that illustrate this.

As I understand it, the advantages of one design over another really depends on the whole pacakge at the front but I am not an expert in that area and it would be great if one of our readers can provide us with some details.

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:21 pm

A good source is "Scarbs F1.com"

BlinkyBill · Post by **BlinkyBill** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:00 pm

Thanks Ed!

Kapel · Post by **Kapel** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:24 pm

GhoGho wrote:
Kapel wrote:
Nah dont worry about him..he's pretty cool & confident..i'm just worried on the mental state of Jenson after a few races
What Kappy? When JB discovers he isnt as good as he thinks he is?

Yup

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:54 pm

Rossi will be testing a ferrari with the "big boys" next week.

Kapel · Post by **Kapel** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:58 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:Rossi will be testing a ferrari with the "big boys" next week.

Yeah & Webber thinks he's a brave to even try something like this

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:08 pm

Maybe Webber meant with Sato on the track

Ed · Post by Ed » Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:27 am

The Williams F1 team ran their new car, the FW 28 for the first time on Monday at Valencia.

Nico Rosberg drove the FW28 for 43 laps under mainly rainy conditions.

No times were reported.

Tomorrow a number of teams will join Williams for a 4 day test.

Williams Test Notes