F1 2019 Pre-Season Testing Thread

[dans79]

whats the point of having it, if they aren't going to make it public.

maybe add the f1 timing live stream as well, since it's actually unlisted on youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV9TMBlAdm0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dV9TMBlAdm0

[Sierra117]

That Ferrari looks like a chocolate fudge cake in the sunlight rofl, making me hunggryyyy

[marvin78]

I think for the first time in years the Ferrari looks really stunning.

[SiLo]

What does a chrome mould do differently to a normal one?

"The reason why we introduced this technology is because the hypersoft last year and the C4/C5 [softest 2019 compounds], are very sticky and, when you vulcanise and cook the tyre, it is difficult for the mould sometime.

"You see small imperfections on the tread because of this adhesion between the compound and the moulds. With the new moulds, they are a lot better.

"They look nicer, in terms of technology it is better but the specification is the same that we used in Abu Dhabi [test] last year."

Thanks Morteza! Quite interesting that they have only just switched to Chrome moulds when it looks like Michelin and Bridgestone were using them during the tyre war era.

[godlameroso]

Very pleased that all 4 power units have been pounding out laps without a hiccup.

[Just_a_fan]

Is it just me or is Merc pulling the same bs as last year where they aren't even going to attempt to set a fast lap?

Why is it "bs"? This is testing. It's about getting to know the car, making sure it's doing what you expect etc. Certainly at this stage, fastest lap isn't important, so long as they know what it is capable of.

What I find interesting is Ferrari going out there and do quick laps so early on. Maybe that was the plan, maybe Vettel just wanted to make a point. Who knows?

[dans79]

Is it just me or is Merc pulling the same bs as last year where they aren't even going to attempt to set a fast lap?

Why is it "bs"? This is testing. It's about getting to know the car, making sure it's doing what you expect etc. Certainly at this stage, fastest lap isn't important, so long as they know what it is capable of.

What I find interesting is Ferrari going out there and do quick laps so early on. Maybe that was the plan, maybe Vettel just wanted to make a point. Who knows?

Personally, I think the lack of soft compound hot laps last year hurt them early on in the season when they where destroying their tires.

[Morteza]

What does a chrome mould do differently to a normal one?

"The reason why we introduced this technology is because the hypersoft last year and the C4/C5 [softest 2019 compounds], are very sticky and, when you vulcanise and cook the tyre, it is difficult for the mould sometime.

"You see small imperfections on the tread because of this adhesion between the compound and the moulds. With the new moulds, they are a lot better.

"They look nicer, in terms of technology it is better but the specification is the same that we used in Abu Dhabi [test] last year."

Thanks Morteza! Quite interesting that they have only just switched to Chrome moulds when it looks like Michelin and Bridgestone were using them during the tyre war era.

I guess it shows that the other brands you mentioned are way ahead of Pirelli when it comes to racing tires technology.

[GPR-A]

Is it just me or is Merc pulling the same bs as last year where they aren't even going to attempt to set a fast lap?

They should atleast check if their DRS is working! Last winter testing, they did not even bother about ordering Ultras and Hypers. The whole day, they have been pounding around with C2.

[TwanV]

Is it just me or is Merc pulling the same bs as last year where they aren't even going to attempt to set a fast lap?

They should atleast check if their DRS is working! Last winter testing, they did not even bother about ordering Ultras and Hypers. The whole day, they have been pounding around with C2.

And had zero problems with tires for the rest of the season? I don't think they'll make the same mistake again if they can help it.

[Henne]

So Claire Williams confirmed that the earliest running will be done on Wednesday.

[Just_a_fan]

Is it just me or is Merc pulling the same bs as last year where they aren't even going to attempt to set a fast lap?

They should atleast check if their DRS is working!

Are Mercedes running without DRS?

[FrukostScones]

RIC last OMG!

[FrukostScones]

Is it just me or is Merc pulling the same bs as last year where they aren't even going to attempt to set a fast lap?

They should atleast check if their DRS is working!

Are Mercedes running without DRS?

without using it much.

[GPR-A]

Is it just me or is Merc pulling the same bs as last year where they aren't even going to attempt to set a fast lap?

They should atleast check if their DRS is working!

Are Mercedes running without DRS?

Been watching since Sky started the broadcast, but yet to see that DRS open on that Mercedes.