Haas F1 Video Of First Lap
02-24-2016, 01:40 PM
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Full testing times from the third day of the first F1 test of the 2016 pre-season from the Circuit de Catalunya – Day 3 Final.
1. Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India-Mercedes 99 laps 1m 23.110s
2. Romain Grosjean France Haas-Ferrari 82 laps 1m 25.874s
3. Kimi Raikkonen Finland Ferrari-Ferrari 76 laps 1m 25.977s
4. Kevin Magnussen Denmark Renault-Renault 109 laps 1m 26.014s
5. Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes-Mercedes 74 laps 1m 26.084s**
6. Carlos Sainz Spain Toro Rosso-Ferrari 161 laps 1m 26.239s
7. Felipe Nasr Brazil Sauber-Ferrari 115 laps 1m 26.392*
8. Lewis Hamilton Britain Mercedes-Mercedes 86 laps 1m 26.421s***
9. Daniil Kvyat Russia Red Bull-TAG-Heuer 74 laps 1m 26.497s
10. Felipe Massa Brazil Williams-Mercedes 109 laps 1m 26.712s
11. Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Honda 51 laps 1m 26.919s
12. Rio Haryanto Indonesia MRT-Mercedes 76 laps 1m 28.249s
*denotes 2015 Sauber
**denotes morning session only
***denotes afternoon session only
1. Nico Hulkenberg Germany Force India-Mercedes 99 laps 1m 23.110s
2. Romain Grosjean France Haas-Ferrari 82 laps 1m 25.874s
3. Kimi Raikkonen Finland Ferrari-Ferrari 76 laps 1m 25.977s
4. Kevin Magnussen Denmark Renault-Renault 109 laps 1m 26.014s
5. Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes-Mercedes 74 laps 1m 26.084s**
6. Carlos Sainz Spain Toro Rosso-Ferrari 161 laps 1m 26.239s
7. Felipe Nasr Brazil Sauber-Ferrari 115 laps 1m 26.392*
8. Lewis Hamilton Britain Mercedes-Mercedes 86 laps 1m 26.421s***
9. Daniil Kvyat Russia Red Bull-TAG-Heuer 74 laps 1m 26.497s
10. Felipe Massa Brazil Williams-Mercedes 109 laps 1m 26.712s
11. Jenson Button Britain McLaren-Honda 51 laps 1m 26.919s
12. Rio Haryanto Indonesia MRT-Mercedes 76 laps 1m 28.249s
*denotes 2015 Sauber
**denotes morning session only
***denotes afternoon session only
02-25-2016, 11:36 AM
#23
Melting Slicks
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Full testing times from the second day of the first F1 test of the 2016 pre-season from the Circuit de Catalunya – Day 4.
1. Kimi Raikkonen Finland Ferrari-Ferrari 58 laps 1m 23.477s
2. Daniil Kvyat Russia Red Bull-TAG-Heuer 85 laps 1m 24.293s
3. Kevin Magnussen Denmark Renault-Renault 142 laps 1m 25.263s
4. Max Verstappen Netherlands Toro Rosso-Ferrari 110 laps 1m 26.393s
5. Alfonso Celis Mexico Force India-Mercedes 59 laps 1m 25.874s
6. Felipe Nasr Brazil Sauber-Ferrari 96 laps 1m 26.053s*
7. Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes-Mercedes 62 laps 1m 26.187s***
8. Lewis Hamilton Britain Mercedes-Mercedes 99 laps 1m 26.295s**
9. Esteban Gutierrez Mexico Haas-Ferrari 89 laps 1m 27.802s
10. Rio Haryanto Indonesia MRT-Mercedes 51 laps 1m 28.266s
11. Felipe Massa Brazil Williams-Mercedes 34 laps 1m 28.648s
12. Fernando Alonso Spain McLaren-Honda 3 laps No time
*denotes 2015 Sauber
**denotes morning session only
***denotes afternoon session only
1. Kimi Raikkonen Finland Ferrari-Ferrari 58 laps 1m 23.477s
2. Daniil Kvyat Russia Red Bull-TAG-Heuer 85 laps 1m 24.293s
3. Kevin Magnussen Denmark Renault-Renault 142 laps 1m 25.263s
4. Max Verstappen Netherlands Toro Rosso-Ferrari 110 laps 1m 26.393s
5. Alfonso Celis Mexico Force India-Mercedes 59 laps 1m 25.874s
6. Felipe Nasr Brazil Sauber-Ferrari 96 laps 1m 26.053s*
7. Nico Rosberg Germany Mercedes-Mercedes 62 laps 1m 26.187s***
8. Lewis Hamilton Britain Mercedes-Mercedes 99 laps 1m 26.295s**
9. Esteban Gutierrez Mexico Haas-Ferrari 89 laps 1m 27.802s
10. Rio Haryanto Indonesia MRT-Mercedes 51 laps 1m 28.266s
11. Felipe Massa Brazil Williams-Mercedes 34 laps 1m 28.648s
12. Fernando Alonso Spain McLaren-Honda 3 laps No time
*denotes 2015 Sauber
**denotes morning session only
***denotes afternoon session only
02-25-2016, 01:57 PM
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Huge photo Gallery of the new cars
http://www.gettyimages.com/photos/f1...F1&sort=newest
http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/heres-...ars-1760632762
http://www.gettyimages.com/photos/f1...F1&sort=newest
http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/heres-...ars-1760632762
02-25-2016, 02:14 PM
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McLaren has an interesting suspension this year
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/22/m...age|thumbstrip
http://www.autoblog.com/2016/02/22/m...age|thumbstrip
02-25-2016, 09:13 PM
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03-01-2016, 03:02 PM
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Mario Andretti hails Haas F1 Team’s first test
http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/201...ms-first-test/
Gene Haas reflects on his F1 arrival
http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-...1-arrival.html
http://motorsports.nbcsports.com/201...ms-first-test/
Gene Haas reflects on his F1 arrival
http://www.formula1.com/content/fom-...1-arrival.html
03-02-2016, 01:05 PM
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Haas F1 having a bad day
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ha...lenges-676853/
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ha...lenges-676853/
Team owner Haas admitted the technical aspects of running a Formula 1 car have taken him by surprise.
"This is not North Carolina, I've come to realise that," Haas told reporters at Barcelona. "The complexity of the cars and the engines, and what they are doing with them is way beyond anything I have ever expected.
"The technical aspects of these cars are fascinating. I think it's a challenge in one hand. On the other hand, I don't think fans really understand how complex it is.
"Even I didn't know. I was kind of naive too about what makes these cars run.
"If you stumble and you don't get up and try again... You are going to stumble. It's a very complex car, it's a complex way to race cars, so right now it's a little bit overwhelming, to be honest with you."
"This is not North Carolina, I've come to realise that," Haas told reporters at Barcelona. "The complexity of the cars and the engines, and what they are doing with them is way beyond anything I have ever expected.
"The technical aspects of these cars are fascinating. I think it's a challenge in one hand. On the other hand, I don't think fans really understand how complex it is.
"Even I didn't know. I was kind of naive too about what makes these cars run.
"If you stumble and you don't get up and try again... You are going to stumble. It's a very complex car, it's a complex way to race cars, so right now it's a little bit overwhelming, to be honest with you."
03-03-2016, 11:22 AM
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I'm surprised that no one has posted this yet. Here's the new "Halo" head protection system that will be standard fare in 2017.
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ra...-system-677012
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http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ra...-system-677012
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03-03-2016, 03:18 PM
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IMO a low clear screen, like you see on motorcycles, made to proper height is better. Of course that changes aero a lot more, but at least vision is 100%.
This is all about the Massa type incident, yes?
Maybe it's not too bad to "see past" but only drivers can say. I suppose they (F1) will not let Kimi talk. I guess I can understand that.
Still it's obvious small "stuff" can still get past this, like the little piece that hit Massa. Spring, was it?
This is all about the Massa type incident, yes?
Maybe it's not too bad to "see past" but only drivers can say. I suppose they (F1) will not let Kimi talk. I guess I can understand that.
Still it's obvious small "stuff" can still get past this, like the little piece that hit Massa. Spring, was it?
Last edited by froggy47; 03-03-2016 at 03:21 PM.
03-03-2016, 03:53 PM
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IMO a low clear screen, like you see on motorcycles, made to proper height is better. Of course that changes aero a lot more, but at least vision is 100%.
This is all about the Massa type incident, yes?
Maybe it's not too bad to "see past" but only drivers can say. I suppose they (F1) will not let Kimi talk. I guess I can understand that.
Still it's obvious small "stuff" can still get past this, like the little piece that hit Massa. Spring, was it?
This is all about the Massa type incident, yes?
Maybe it's not too bad to "see past" but only drivers can say. I suppose they (F1) will not let Kimi talk. I guess I can understand that.
Still it's obvious small "stuff" can still get past this, like the little piece that hit Massa. Spring, was it?
This is the result of a lot of deaths over the years...in all open racing forms. They don't really want a canopy as it will make it nearly impossible to extricate the driver when the car is upside down. With this setup they can still crawl out.
And also the thing with oils and such getting on the screen would lessen visibility. They can just peel off a tear-off (like normal) with this setup.
Kimi said it was fine...no problems seeing. You are focused so far ahead of you that thing just disappears.
Red Bull is still going forward with a canopy solution to test...and they'll make a decision mid-season so the teams have time to incorporate whichever is approved into the design of their 2017 cars.
03-03-2016, 03:53 PM
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Maybe it's not too bad to "see past" but only drivers can say. I suppose they (F1) will not let Kimi talk. I guess I can understand that.
Kimi on the Halo: "The visibility is just a little bit limited at the front but I don’t think this is the final version of the device."
The brain can learn to not see stuff like that (you quickly learn to ignore the a-pillars on your car, for example.) The real question is whether it will slow down the recognition of dangers. Being square in the center like that probably minimizes the negatives to some degree. The drivers have done a lot of work on the visibility issue in the simulators. I think this was really more for PR purposes than anything else. He did one lap and then it was removed.
Still it's obvious small "stuff" can still get past this, like the little piece that hit Massa. Spring, was it?
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