Pre-2007 Season Testing

JayVee · Post by **JayVee** » Mon Dec 04, 2006 11:48 am

It looks like Ferrari and Renault are fastest but they are testing 2006 cars so what's new!

Looks like the Michelin teams won't have much to worry about on the Bridgestone tyres.

Can't wait for Alonso and Raikkonen to test their new toys

Ed · Post by Ed » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:23 pm

The second winter test session starts tomorrow at Jerez.

All the teams are expected to be present with the exception of Spyker F1. They have confirmed that they won't be testing until the new car is ready.

We will provide updates on this test but unfortunately unlike the tests in Barcelona we don't have access to lap by lap times.

gkaytaz · Post by **gkaytaz** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:27 pm

Ed wrote:The second winter test session starts tomorrow at Jerez.

All the teams are expected to be present with the exception of Spyker F1. They have confirmed that they won't be testing until the new car is ready.

We will provide updates on this test but unfortunately unlike the tests in Barcelona we don't have access to lap by lap times.

I believe Button will sit this one out as well. Last I heard he's still recovering from that karting incident.

TheFinn · Post by **TheFinn** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:29 pm

gkaytaz wrote:
Ed wrote:The second winter test session starts tomorrow at Jerez.

All the teams are expected to be present with the exception of Spyker F1. They have confirmed that they won't be testing until the new car is ready.

We will provide updates on this test but unfortunately unlike the tests in Barcelona we don't have access to lap by lap times.
I believe Button will sit this one out as well. Last I heard he's still recovering from that karting incident.

Yup, heard the same. He still not able to test.

Ed · Post by Ed » Tue Dec 05, 2006 10:32 pm

Thanks gkaytaz,

Indeed he won't be testing this week either.

TheFinn · Post by **TheFinn** » Tue Dec 05, 2006 11:50 pm

gkaytaz wrote:
Ed wrote:The second winter test session starts tomorrow at Jerez.

All the teams are expected to be present with the exception of Spyker F1. They have confirmed that they won't be testing until the new car is ready.

We will provide updates on this test but unfortunately unlike the tests in Barcelona we don't have access to lap by lap times.
I believe Button will sit this one out as well. Last I heard he's still recovering from that karting incident.

"Honda will look at the situation again at the end of this week to determine whether Button will return to the cockpit for the final test before Christmas at Jerez next week.

While Button may be off testing duties recovering from his rib injury, it was not enough to keep him and his father from partying the night away in London's fashionable and uber-expensive Mayfair region at the end of last week"

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:47 am

Those Ferraris are quick. Hambones times should make Snowy happy

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 6:52 am

It looks like Button will have a lot of "catch-up" to do, and the SuperAguris look quicker than the Hondas, at the moment

GhoGho · Post by **GhoGho** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 7:38 am

Julian Mayo wrote:It looks like Button will have a lot of "catch-up" to do, and the SuperAguris look quicker than the Hondas, at the moment

What better way to compare last years car to TWO new ones with development bits on.

Talk about bending the rules!

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Dec 07, 2006 10:07 am

1st day of testing at Jerez saw Ferrari top the timesheets with Massa setting the fastest time of the day with a 1:19.462 and Badoer in second with a 1:19.708.
Lewis Hamilton in the McLaren was 3rd fastest with a 1:20.245. Klien (Honda), Montagny (Toyota), Davidson (Super Aguri), de la Rosa (McLaren) and Rossiter (Honda) make the top 8.

All the teams were present with the exception of SPyker F1. 17 drivers set lap times.

The track was damp in the morning drying by lunchtime. Not many problems on the first day however Kubica spun into the gravel due to an oil leak.

Full times:
1. Felipe Massa (Ferrari) 1.19.462 (54 laps)
2. Luca Badoer (Ferrari) 1.19.708 (77)
3. Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) 1.20.245 (79)
4. Christian Klien (Honda) 1.20.394 (89)
5. Franck Montagny (Toyota) 1.20.398 (96)
6. Anthony Davidson (Super Aguri) 1.20.437 (52)
7. Pedro de la Rosa (McLaren) 1.20.442 (65)
8. James Rossiter (Honda) 1.20.725 (103)
9. Heikki Kovalainen (Renault) 1.20.784 (67)
10. Nico Rosberg (Williams) 1.20.961 (81)
11. Mark Webber (Red Bull) 1.21.053 (72)
12. Robert Kubica (BMW-Sauber) 1.21.079 (74)
13. Michael Ammermuller (Red Bull) 1.21.143 (75)
14. Giancarlo Fisichella (Renault) 1.21.282 (49)
15. Kohei Hirate (Toyota) 1.21.424 (75)
16. Vitantonio Liuzzi (Toro Rosso) 1.21.472 (96)
17. Sebastian Vettel (BMW-Sauber) 1.22.067 (77)

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:09 pm

The gap between Kovi and Fisi is huge!

All down to acclimatising to the new tyres no doubt

Good to see Lewis is right up there showing that he is quick and a quick learner. Has he tested at Jerez before?

Perhaps he knows Jerez from the F3 Euro series

Julian Mayo · Post by **Julian Mayo** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:19 pm

GhoGho wrote:
Julian Mayo wrote:It looks like Button will have a lot of "catch-up" to do, and the SuperAguris look quicker than the Hondas, at the moment
What better way to compare last years car to TWO new ones with development bits on.

Talk about bending the rules!

well, at least they are not breaking them

Ed · Post by Ed » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:32 pm

It has been reported that McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh will be seeking the early release of Fernando Alonso from Renault's Flavio Briatore. The 2 will be meeting on Friday.

Contractually Alonso remains a Renault driver until the end of the year but McLaren are hoping to get Alonso released earlier so he can test for them at the last test of the year next week at Jerez.

Snowy · Post by **Snowy** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:48 pm

Ed wrote:It has been reported that McLaren's Martin Whitmarsh will be seeking the early release of Fernando Alonso from Renault's Flavio Briatore. The 2 will be meeting on Friday.

Contractually Alonso remains a Renault driver until the end of the year but McLaren are hoping to get Alonso released earlier so he can test for them at the last test of the year next week at Jerez.

I guess they need to know if Fernando is gonna fit their new car or if it is heading in the right direction for his particular style of driving. Which is similar to schuey's - early entry carry lots of speed and deal with the consequences as they arise - isn't it?

cmlean · Post by **cmlean** » Thu Dec 07, 2006 9:54 pm

Hey Ed
Does Jerez put out lap by lap times similar to Catalunya?