2014 Testing - Bahrain 19-22 Feb

[mix2mix]

Skysport:

Lewis Hamilton also pitted following an opening 14-lap stint. Here's a rundown of his laptimes:
OUT
1:40.545
1:40.954
1:40.785
1:41.686
1:41.396
1:41.020
1:41.701
1:41.518
1:41.609
1:42.205
1:42.039
1:42.637
IN

The Mercedes has now taken to the track once more, so it looks like a race sim is underway.

[arianos]

The main reason the track recovery workers are not allowed to touch the cars is due to the new energy recovery systems being used this year.

Ramzy explains: "We had a red flag for half-an-hour this morning [when Chilton stopped], but the reason was that the car was not safe as far as ERS was concerned.

"Even the mechanics were standing there waiting for the car to be neutralised. Due to the evolution of the cars with the electrics, we don't touch the cars until the teams are out there and that is by their own request."

My question is what is going to happen in the races this year?
It will be safe for the track marshals?

[Cuky]

They will adapt to it, just like they did with KERS system in 2009. We all still remember few of mechanics (I think BMW mechanic was even caught on video) being shocked when he touched the car, yet in last few years we rarely if ever saw mechanics with protective rubber gloves they all used in 2009. Now those gloves are back on their hands again, but as soon as they find out exactly what they can do to discharge all that energy before they touch the car it will be work as usual.

[tim|away]

The cars will have safety lights to indicate whether or not it's safe to handle the car. The more interesting question is how long does it take for the ES to "neutralize" before marsahalls can remove the car safely from the track. I hope we aren't talking about several minutes which could result in a safety car period during the race.

[Juzh]

http://www.formula1.com/wi/gi/597x478/3 ... 31ja74.jpg

The cars will have safety lights to indicate whether or not it's safe to handle the car. The more interesting question is how long does it take for the ES to "neutralize". I hope we aren't talking about several minutes which could result in a safety car period during a race.

Well lets say it took mechanics couple minutes to get to the car and even then they had to wait. So it could be.

[astracrazy]

perhaps that was down to more of a problem than as standard?

[dren]

Cold fusion is correct, MGU-h direct to MGU-k power transfer is unlimited. The limit refers to power coming from the battery only.

Mercedes are looking very strong in this test.

The only limit in MGUH to MGUK energy transfer is the 120kW power limit as CF stated.

Yes, Mercedes are looking good. Mclaren looks to be back in the mix. I also expect Ferrari to be strong. Williams and FI might even be in the toss-up. The Renault powered cars are going to be at the back for half the season I bet.

[Juzh]

Cold fusion is correct, MGU-h direct to MGU-k power transfer is unlimited. The limit refers to power coming from the battery only.

Mercedes are looking very strong in this test.

The only limit in MGUH to MGUK energy transfer is the 120kW power limit as CF stated.

I've had a re-look at the regulations and I see this is correct. I've had this 4MJ limit from mgu-k instead of ES in my mind from somewhere I don't really know where.

[k.ko100v]

Hamilton's stint, compared to Vettel's stint from the begining of Bahrain GP 2013
HAM VET
1:40.545 1:44.636
1:40.954 1:42.833
1:40.785 1:41.960
1:41.686 1:41.417
1:41.396 1:41.600
1:41.020 1:41.569
1:41.701 1:41.930
1:41.518 1:42.122
1:41.609 1:42.161
1:42.205 1:44.851
1:42.039
1:42.637

[f1316]

Hamilton's stint, compared to Vettel's stint from the begining of Bahrain GP 2013
HAM VET
1:40.545 1:44.636
1:40.954 1:42.833
1:40.785 1:41.960
1:41.686 1:41.417
1:41.396 1:41.600
1:41.020 1:41.569
1:41.701 1:41.930
1:41.518 1:42.122
1:41.609 1:42.161
1:42.205 1:44.851
1:42.039
1:42.637

Safe to say they weren't full with fuel then.

[enri_the_red]

http://www.formula1.com/wi/gi/597x478/3 ... 31ja74.jpg

The cars will have safety lights to indicate whether or not it's safe to handle the car. The more interesting question is how long does it take for the ES to "neutralize" before marsahalls can remove the car safely from the track. I hope we aren't talking about several minutes which could result in a safety car period during the race.

the ES must shutdown within 2 seconds (tech reg. 5.12.1)

[f1316]

http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/gentle-start-kimi

With no pressing need to chase performance, the team decided to have an in-depth look at the problem, so as to get the most out of the new systems, once the telemetry glitch had been sorted.

I do get that performance isn't an issue currently - still, you'd think the sooner the better, no? Sounds strangley laid back to say there's no pressing need for anything at this stage (I understood it was all extremely tight, schedule-wise).

[Per]

http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/gentle-start-kimi

With no pressing need to chase performance, the team decided to have an in-depth look at the problem, so as to get the most out of the new systems, once the telemetry glitch had been sorted.

I do get that performance isn't an issue currently - still, you'd think the sooner the better, no? Sounds strangley laid back to say there's no pressing need for anything at this stage (I understood it was all extremely tight, schedule-wise).

That's PR talk. Still, I can understand the approach of wanting to look in-depth at telemetry issues. Testing becomes almost useless if telemetry is lost, so better solve it properly once and for all.

[turbof1]

Some issues up and down the grid. Ferrari and Mercedes are just facing minor things though; perfectly normal given their mileage. Strain something for a long while and eventually it will break.

Worse are the structural issues the renault teams are having.

[Blackout]

Some top speeds (somewhere in S1)