Pre-Season Testing - 2006

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 10:31 am

Ouch!! Well, I hope she does better tomorrow.

JayVee · Post by **JayVee** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 1:46 pm

That isn't a good start for Legge

I too hope she does well tomorrow and does a time like Fillipi and not Caceres!!
Did anyone tell Nissany those cars have a sixth gear

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Wed Nov 23, 2005 3:31 pm

JayVee wrote:That isn't a good start for Legge

I too hope she does well tomorrow and does a time like Fillipi and not Caceres!!
Did anyone tell Nissany those cars have a sixth gear

It was 7th he couldn't find

At least Katherine showed that she is prepared to find the limits of the car

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:34 am

Third day of testing at Vallelunga for the Minardi team. Canoch Nissany, Katherine Legge and Juan Caceres were on duty.

Nissany completed 50 laps with a best time of 1:24.65
Legge completed 27 laps with a best time of 1:21.176
Caceres completed 10 laps with a best time of 1:21.019

Legge said

First of all, I want to say thank you to Paul Stoddart and all the guys at Minardi for their unstinting support over the last two days. It has been a fantastic experience, and they have been just absolutely great the whole time. As for the test, I expected the unexpected, and that?s what I got. It was certainly a lot easier today than yesterday, mainly because I was left alone to focus on what I had to do. I did the best job I could, and bearing in mind my relative lack of experience, I?m very pleased with the result. The trouble is, I can?t wait to get back in an F1 car again now!

Paul Stoddart said

On the third day of Minardi?s last test, at Vallelunga, it was pleasing to see Katherine complete her test and set one of the fastest times of the past three days, proving that she?s definitely got what it takes to be a Formula One driver. Chanoch Nissany, our regular tester, steadily improved throughout the day, and young charger, Juan Caceres, also completed his test with some very impressive times. At the same time, the F1x2 programme provided a group of 30 lucky passengers with the experience of a lifetime, Christijan Albers and Patrick Friesacher handling the driving duties today. We now look forward to a slightly bittersweet day tomorrow, when Minardi will complete its final outing

Minardi Statement

Kapel · Post by **Kapel** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 3:38 pm

Great

JayVee · Post by **JayVee** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:37 pm

Faaaantastic

If she was that impressive then Red Bull may sign her up!!

JayVee · Post by **JayVee** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 6:49 pm

Julian Mayo wrote:
JayVee wrote:That isn't a good start for Legge

I too hope she does well tomorrow and does a time like Fillipi and not Caceres!!
Did anyone tell Nissany those cars have a sixth gear
It was 7th he couldn't find
At least Katherine showed that she is prepared to find the limits of the car

Hey Julian, Nissany just found 6th gear!!!!!!!

4 seconds better than his best time a day earlier but still 3.5 seconds slower than Legge.

Reckon he'll find 7th gear tomorrow ???

I didn't think the Minardi was fast enough to have 7 gears (just like a Nimbus with a six speed)

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Nov 24, 2005 9:21 pm

I THOUGHT THE NUMBUS NEEDED 6 TO GET UP THE HILLS

Ed · Post by Ed » Fri Nov 25, 2005 6:44 am

The final test for the Minardi team concluded today. Canoch Nissany was on duty and an emotional Paul Stoddart took to the track late in the session to give the PS05 its final run.

Paul Stoddart said

It turned out a more emotional experience than I expected to be the last person to drive a Minardi F1 car. For so many years, Minardi has tried to give so much to so many, and it has been very touching this week to have received so many positive comments. Now the team has moved on to become Squadra Toro Rosso, I wish them every success, although I know I?m not alone in thinking it will always be Minardi in the minds of so many people. On a final note, Minardi is only what it is because of the people within the team, and I have enjoyed the best five years of my life working with some truly professional individuals. Thank you to all of them

Farewell

Minardi Statement

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 7:35 am

A sad moment in F1

mlittle · Post by **mlittle** » Fri Nov 25, 2005 8:39 am

Julian Mayo wrote:A sad moment in F1

Indeed.....long live Minardi!!

Ed · Post by Ed » Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:01 pm

The Formula 1 Pre-Season testing commences today at Barcelona. McLaren, BMW Sauber and Toyota will be present.
Tomorrow Williams, Red Bull and Toro Rosso will join in as well with Honda and Renault joining a day later.

Stay tuned for all the results!

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Mon Nov 28, 2005 12:13 pm

At last !

Ed · Post by Ed » Tue Nov 29, 2005 8:54 am

First day of testing at Barcelona with McLaren and BMW Sauber present.

2005 DTM Champion Gary Paffett (McLaren) was fastest setting a time of 1:20.586 followed by Alex Wurz (McLaren) with a 1:20.665 and Nick Heidfeld (BMW Sauber) with a 1:21.356.

Paffett covered the most number of laps with 57.

All three cars ran interim chassis fitted with 2.4 V8 engines.

For reference, the Pole times from the Spanish Grand Prix 2005 (there were 2 Qualifying sessions) were 1:14.819 and 1:16.602 while the fastest lap time during the race was a 1:15.641.

You can also check out the Best Lap Times - Testing Circuits Thread

Full Report - McLaren Test Notes - BMW Sauber Test Notes
Lap by Lap Times (details on the second page)

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:34 am

Gary Paffet seems to be a bit quick