Ferrari F138

[F1NAC]

I'd blame it on the relatively cold track temps of 19 degrees and the conservative tires. I don't think this is squarely a development thing or a crappy setup thing. They just can't heat up the rear tires very effectively.

So 2011 is back?

[Goran2812]

hm, track temp was 32, air temp was 19...

[diffuser]

so, the car is a handful to drive again... practically all teams made progress, Ferrari not so much... it looked to me the rear end was a mess all the time... -.-

Well, it's pretty much the same car as Spain...track temperature is much cooler...Maybe we'll get our pace after a few laps and we're expecting warmer temperatures tomorrow. Hopefully we can get the track temp up to mid 30s.


the Scuderia is very "MUM" lately.

[Goran2812]

isn't the new longer exhaust bolted on permanently? in either case, if Fred wants some points tomorrow he'll have to do one less pit stop...

[diffuser]

isn't the new longer exhaust bolted on permanently? in either case, if Fred wants some points tomorrow he'll have to do one less pit stop...

Looks like Alonso is complaining about the same old same old http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/23112364


New parts not working ... but I didn't see any new parts that they tested .... Anyone know what he's talking about ?

[diffuser]

Pat says it's too cold http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/britis ... -cold-grip

[Goran2812]

meh... it's not a good car if you hope to God temps rise up... it's always something with them... shame for Fred, another season lost heh...

[JimClarkFan]

meh... it's not a good car if you hope to God temps rise up... it's always something with them... shame for Fred, another season lost heh...

Very irritating indeed. Looks like something of a permanent decline for both Ferrari and Macca.

[stefan_]

Great Britain 2013 - Saturday (29.06.2013)

[Coefficient]

So based on that they were lower on a practice session you conclude that they hit the development ceiling? Pure bogus.

Jesus, the word 'maybe' implies speculation. A conclusion is a very different thing. In future try not to let your fan preferences dictate the tone of your posts please.

[wesley123]

Still it is an "maybe" based on absolutely nothing. Teams often work out different programmes in Free Practice, so to base doomsday scenarios on ONE free practice is complete bogus, with or without the "maybe".

[donskar]

IF Vettel wins,as is quite possible, and IF Alonso falls farther behind, which is very possible, one must wonder about James Allison's availability. The car's development has been halting and uneven -- and I'm trying to be kind.

[munudeges]

I believe James Allison has gone elsewhere. We'd have heard something by now.

[diffuser]

meh... it's not a good car if you hope to God temps rise up... it's always something with them... shame for Fred, another season lost heh...

Fred?

[diffuser]

meh... it's not a good car if you hope to God temps rise up... it's always something with them... shame for Fred, another season lost heh...

Dude!!!!! What's your definition of "a good car" ? Alonso's in 2nd place in Driver Championship and Massa sucks! ...ok that was a little strong.

I bet Merc and RBR are hoping they don't get temp's in the 30s .....