2017 F1 general testing thread

[bauc]

16:04 Alonso rejoins the action - at last.

[turbof1]

https://twitter.com/autosportlive/statu ... 9825387520

Strange to see battery issues. That's one of the PU components the least likely to fail. Might be a bad batch or not enough cooling. Either way, the Toro Rosso and Renault cars seem to run fine.

[mwillems]

Alonso out

[Anthropolyte]

The McLaren is on track! Here's hoping it actually runs.

I echo the amusement at the lack of hoo-hah about Red Bull.

[mwillems]

On track, not of testing

[dren]

Well the RB information was accurate. They are officially not running more today due to a battery issue (Autosport)

Where is the hysteria surrounding this? Or is that reserved for Mclaren Honda??

It can only be doom and gloom for Honda. Nobody else can receive criticism.

[Anthropolyte]

And it's back in again

[GoranF1]

16:04 Alonso rejoins the action - at last.

it's a miracle =D> =D> =D>

[dren]

Back to the pits for ol 6 tenths.

[mwillems]

On track, not of testing

Spoke too soon.

[kooleracer]

Well the RB information was accurate. They are officially not running more today due to a battery issue (Autosport)

Where is the hysteria surrounding this? Or is that reserved for Mclaren Honda??

We sort of know if the RB13 runs it is likely to be on pace. McLaren has not showed anything encouraging for the last couple of years. McLaren seem to struggle every winter, therefore people are on their backs a bit. From my perspective both Red Bull and McLaren need a good winter. Because, Ferrari and Mercedes are further in their respective testing itinerary. We seen that Mercedes isn't in the business of giving away their advantage once they created one.

[turbof1]

And it's back in again

Installation lap plus check to see if nothing popped. He'll be out again, don't worry.

[Jef Patat]

Well the RB information was accurate. They are officially not running more today due to a battery issue (Autosport)

Where is the hysteria surrounding this? Or is that reserved for Mclaren Honda??

No RB is just holding their cards to their chest

[Morteza]

I am simply baffled by McLaren-Honda's issues

Alonso returns to the pits at a crawling pace, with the Honda engine already switched off. He pulls out of the fast lane as mechanics run up the pitlane in case the McLaren can't coast all the way to the garage.

[Anthropolyte]

And it's back in again

Installation lap plus check to see if nothing popped. He'll be out again, don't worry.

I hope so... apparently the engine was off when he returned to the pits. Worrying.