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Posted: Sat Jan 28, 2006 6:10 pm
by Julian Mayo
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 ?
Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 2:20 pm
by Julian Mayo
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".
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:09 am
by rah
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:23 am
by JayVee
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 9:27 am
by Julian Mayo
B&H.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:15 pm
by BlinkyBill
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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Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 3:05 pm
by Julian Mayo
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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Yup
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:06 pm
by Ed
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.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 4:21 pm
by Julian Mayo
A good source is "Scarbs F1.com"
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 5:00 pm
by BlinkyBill
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:24 pm
by Kapel
Yup
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:54 pm
by Julian Mayo
Rossi will be testing a ferrari with the "big boys" next week.
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 6:58 pm
by Kapel
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
Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 7:08 pm
by Julian Mayo
Maybe Webber meant with Sato on the track
Posted: Tue Jan 31, 2006 9:27 am
by Ed
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
