sirexilon wrote:Why do I think they have it right this year?TheBaverianBasterd wrote:And what makes you think they got it right this year????Shakeman wrote:
It's the balance the car has now that makes a huge difference with the tire wear. This is all due to the downforce being properly distributed. Last year's car simply didn't have the proper balance for most of the season, it seems all of their evaluation in the later part of the season has contributed to a much improved package for this season.
To me being able to turn on the tires well in a weather condition that it wont be seen in teh entire season, (meaning so cold) is not a good sign, if anything is more of the same as 2012. If you compare the times to last year, the Cars who made the fastest times (not the quickest of the day) were the ones struggling the entire season, Mercedes, Lotus and Williams for example.
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My only point is, Winter Test is really good for the teams, but NOT AT ALL for the fans. (Not complaining here)
There's NOTHING we can get from it and fly it as REAL truth. We never know the fuel loads, and if the Wing combination was meant for Barcelona lap, or what circuit in the calendar. Hence, we can see a bad lap, but if they were testing some sector that it ca represent some other track and just working on it, then it could mean was a great lap for that test, and we only go through what we see in the clock at the end of the day.
So, Until we are back from the Fly away we can't take anything as real. Hey last year even Ferrari looked fast at some days, how funny that seams after the season now?
Well in spite of my concerns about the long-term future of the big names on their staff working together, it's clear right now all cylinders are firing. They've put enough pieces in place, and divided the labor in a manner that gets results right now. It's clear the W04 has progressed significantly from the W03. This is before we begin to see meaningful updates up and down. They seem to have full understanding of the 60% wind tunnel. I was very skeptical, but as the saying goes, whereas I was once blind I now see. It might be just testing, however, they are on a mission to prove they can field a real car that competes.
The F2012 did not look good last year on any days by my eyes. I didn't even feel all that great about the W03 this time last year. But the W04 gentlemen looks to be the real deal. Lewis also did something huge for that car, he made sure the sticker placement was proper. I've been told that can have a significant impact on performance, perhaps costing the team half a second per lap in worst case scenarios.
The big heads, have not worked together as long, and many predict a head to head between Ross and Niki by mid season.
What if they showed their pace, while nobody else worried about it?
What if they tires made the difference? Then the tires will overheat in regular season races that are much hotter than winter test.
To me, there are several teams that "might" be very close in times, and maybe, just maybe Red Bull struggled a little bit. but I wouldn't bet on it or put it forward like it is a reality.
So in the end, there aren't any FACTS, just wishful thinking.
