2009 Winter & Mid-season testing (Results and Pictures)

[JoostLamers]

Lewis testing today. please post high-res images from him, havent seen him in a F1 car since ROC in december

+ I want to see him in the #1 car

[iceman1]

TS is apparently reporting that McLaren had "an engine break"

"Lewis Hamilton's McLaren kiidättämä the line was halted for Wednesday at noon Algarve orbit, when the Mercedes of computer systems turn off the engine. Thereafter, the team of British engineers began to study and analyze what had happened.

The engine to stop reason may be as a very direct woman moottoririkko or degradation of enteillyt warning that off.

McLarenilta stressed that the current test, and four-engine operation because of the quota, each team has built a more sensitive early warning systems."

1. S. Buemi Toro Rosso STR3 1:34.514 30
2. F. Alonso Renault R29 1:36.829 +2.315 34
3. N. Rosberg Williams FW31 1:37.181 +2.667 40
4. L. Hamilton McLaren MP4-24 1:38.962 +4.448 27 pit
5. T. Glock Toyota TF109 1:41.923 +7.409 44 pit

[alex1369]

doesnt matter they will fix that before melbourne, every new f1 car has come little problems at beginning, i wanna see the NO1 on the car

[fclen]

TS is apparently reporting that McLaren had "an engine break"

"Lewis Hamilton's McLaren kiidättämä the line was halted for Wednesday at noon Algarve orbit, when the Mercedes of computer systems turn off the engine. Thereafter, the team of British engineers began to study and analyze what had happened.

The engine to stop reason may be as a very direct woman moottoririkko or degradation of enteillyt warning that off.

McLarenilta stressed that the current test, and four-engine operation because of the quota, each team has built a more sensitive early warning systems."

So a woman caused the engine to fail!? What's up with that translator!!!

[iceman1]

Lewis testing today. please post high-res images from him, havent seen him in a F1 car since ROC in december

+ I want to see him in the #1 car

http://premium.f1-live.com/f1/photos-hi ... po_189.jpg
http://premium.f1-live.com/f1/photos-hi ... po_187.jpg

[phil1993]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=MsQGCuy10xg - Testing 20/1/09

[AzShadow]

doesnt matter they will fix that before melbourne, every new f1 car has come little problems at beginning, i wanna see the NO1 on the car

The thing is that they only have 4 engines for winter testing and each of them should be able to last approximately 2500 kilometers so they can't really afford any engine breaks. Anyway, TS just reported that Hamilton's engine was shut down but it was uncertain what had happened. Now they say that it was just a broken sensor so the engine is still fine.

Toyota also had a problem which looked like an engine failure but they claim it was just an oil leak that caused the fire. It's not certain how much damage the engine got from it.

[megasyxx]

times for 1-21-09 (algarve)
S. Buemi - Toro Rosso 01:27.987, 128 laps
N. Rosberg - Williams 01:29.729, 143 laps
L. Hamilton - McLaren 01:30.242, 81 laps
T. Glock - Toyota 01:30.878, 63 laps
F. Alonso - Renault 01:31.743, 84 laps

impressive mileage from the williams car....

[iceman1]

2009 Top Testing Times Per Driver Per Circuit

Algarve
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1. P. de la Rosa McLaren 2009 Spec Car 17/01/09 01:28.719
2. S. Buemi Toro Rosso 2008 Spec Car 20/01/09 01:34.429
3. J. Trulli Toyota 2009 Spec Car 20/01/09 01:42.399
4. N. Piquet jr. Renault 2009 Spec Car 19/01/09 01:45.860
5. N. Hulkenberg Williams 2009 Spec Car 19/01/09 01:46.335
6. K. Kobayashi Toyota 2009 Spec Car 19/01/09 01:50.989
7. N. Rosberg Williams 2009 Spec Car 20/01/09 01:51.580

Mugello
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1. K. Räikkönen Ferrari 2009 Spec Car 20/01/09 01:33.920

[JoostLamers]

Hamilton had an issue with his engine! But McLaren fixed it and Hamilton could continue with the same engine.

[shailf1]

What a lovely pic...

[phil1993]

start as you mean to go on and all that...

[shailf1]

times for 1-21-09 (algarve)
S. Buemi - Toro Rosso 01:27.987, 128 laps
N. Rosberg - Williams 01:29.729, 143 laps
L. Hamilton - McLaren 01:30.242, 81 laps
T. Glock - Toyota 01:30.878, 63 laps
F. Alonso - Renault 01:31.743, 84 laps

impressive mileage from the williams car....

That is the track record for this circuit.

Portimão

Felipe's first tests on Mugello circuit

Circuit: Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello - 5.245 km
Driver: Felipe Massa
Car: Ferrari F60
Weather: air temperature 8/11 °C, track temperature 7/14 °C. Overcast with occasional rain in the morning, permanently damp track.

Third day of testing this week for Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro, working again today at the Mugello International Circuit. Today, it was Felipe Massa's turn to take to the track, continuing with development work on the new Ferrari F60, begun by Kimi Raikkonen over the past couple of days.

The weather was slightly better than on previous days, but the track remained damp throughout, preventing the use of slick tyres. In total, Felipe completed 104 laps, the quickest in a time of 1.33.353.

Testing continues here tomorrow, again with Felipe Massa on track.

[phil1993]

2008 spec car though. :oh:

[shailf1]

2008 spec car though. :oh:

yeah, but still it feels good if you hold the track record for any circuit.