toyfreak 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 Hello everyone, Considering this is my first post I would first like to say that there is some great insight on this forum and Im glad to be a part of it. Im a fairly new fan (since '03) but just as fanatical as everyone here. It seems that the Mclarens are still running their V10 today. It looks very good in the Toyota camp if the Mclarens V10s are still unrestricted. Asgar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelfx 0 Report post Posted January 17, 2006 Hello everyone,Considering this is my first post I would first like to say that there is some great insight on this forum and Im glad to be a part of it. Im a fairly new fan (since '03) but just as fanatical as everyone here. It seems that the Mclarens are still running their V10 today. It looks very good in the Toyota camp if the Mclarens V10s are still unrestricted. Asgar maybe a couple of podiums at most for the biggest selling constructor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Toyota will have a race winning car this season, but it will be down to whether the drivers can get it to the top step of the podium, both are good on their day, but thats not enough! Lots of podiums, maybe 1 win? Its going to be close this year, ferrari and Renault seem the best so far, followed by toyota and Honda! Its gonna be close thats all im going to say! Toyota have the weaker line up out of those 4 teams, plus we mustn't forget mclaren! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Null 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 The Mclarens are restricted V10s, I am pretty sure of it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelfx 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Toyota will have a race winning car this season, but it will be down to whether the drivers can get it to the top step of the podium, both are good on their day, but thats not enough! Lots of podiums, maybe 1 win? Its going to be close this year, ferrari and Renault seem the best so far, followed by toyota and Honda! Its gonna be close thats all im going to say! Toyota have the weaker line up out of those 4 teams, plus we mustn't forget mclaren! that's what i mean the car ok but the drivers blahhh! podiums maybe a couple Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nojvnof1 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 welcome to the forums toyfreak Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
michelfx 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 welcome to the forums toyfreak the only thing i want is a real close battle with at least 4 teams maybe 5. I hope that the biggest selling constructor ie Toyota has something for somebody. to me they seem a little weak but I hope that you are right nojvnof1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Hey everyone, kind of like toyfreak, i'm new here, been lurking for a while decided to register finaly. Haha so I guess this also mean that you guys are going to have yet another JV fan. Been following him since 96 when I was in Canada, now I still follow him here in Brussels. Anyways I just wanted to know if anyone knows where and when BMW-Sauber will be testing next!?! I know they are testing this week in Valenciana but was wondering what was next. Thanks alot....oh and you gusy wouldn't know if JV got his hands on the F1.06 today eh?!!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Ben_3001 Another JVian Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cavallino 2 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 The Mclarens are restricted V10s, I am pretty sure of it. Indeed they are , they're the only team left that are infact, apart from STR. welcome new members Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Welcome Ben_3001 & ToyFreak!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Thanks everyone, this board looks greats and very resourceful! So anyone know where BMW-Sauber are heading for next testing sessions after this week and if JV got to touch the new F1.06 yet?!?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Thanks everyone, this board looks greats and very resourceful!So anyone know where BMW-Sauber are heading for next testing sessions after this week and if JV got to touch the new F1.06 yet?!?!? JV tested it yesterday, as far as I know Bmw Sauber will be joining up with the rest of the teams at Jerez next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 JV tested it yesterday, as far as I know Bmw Sauber will be joining up with the rest of the teams at Jerez next. Didn't he simply test repainted C24 interim car?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Didn't he simply test repainted C24 interim car?!?! he is testing the F1.06 today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Didn't he simply test repainted C24 interim car?!?! Both drivers definately drove the new car, I did notice they had different front wings with JV's car using the 'Ferrari 2005 scoop'. The report read: "Heidfeld did a total of 29 laps with the BMW Sauber F1.06, with a fastest time of 1m13.430s. Villeneuve drove 50 laps, his best in 1m14.037s. The BMW Sauber F1 Team continues testing in Valencia with both cars until Thursday." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Both drivers definately drove the new car, I did notice they had different front wings with JV's car using the 'Ferrari 2005 scoop'.The report read: "Heidfeld did a total of 29 laps with the BMW Sauber F1.06, with a fastest time of 1m13.430s. Villeneuve drove 50 laps, his best in 1m14.037s. The BMW Sauber F1 Team continues testing in Valencia with both cars until Thursday." read the whole report Heidfeld on track in the new F1.06Circuit debut of the BMW Sauber team Nick Heidfeld puts the F1.06 though its paces At 1.20 pm today Nick Heidfeld drove the very first lap with the BMW Sauber F1.06 at the Circuito de la Comunitat Valenciana Ricardo Tormo. After this installation lap he returned to the garage for the usual checks before continuing to clock up a total of 29 laps at this systems check. "I have been much more nervous than before any other roll-out I have experienced because this is a bigger and long-term programme, and I feel so much passion for this project," said Heidfeld. "The first laps with the BMW Sauber F1.06 were absolutely trouble free, and to begin with I used intermediate tyres as the track was still damp in places. After this first experience I am really looking forward to the forthcoming test days, as we continue to work further in order to find out where we are." BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen explained: "The initial roll-out is the most exciting moment of the year for the engineers. After some nine months of development and simulation we could finally run the car in real time for the first time and get feedback from the driver. We are very pleased that this first day of systems checking ran so smoothly. That’s a good beginning. Now the car is gaining momentum and getting faster and faster with every lap." Shortly after the BMW Sauber F1.06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Both drivers definately drove the new car, I did notice they had different front wings with JV's car using the 'Ferrari 2005 scoop'.The report read: "Heidfeld did a total of 29 laps with the BMW Sauber F1.06, with a fastest time of 1m13.430s. Villeneuve drove 50 laps, his best in 1m14.037s. The BMW Sauber F1 Team continues testing in Valencia with both cars until Thursday." The 50 laps he did were definitly with the C24.... NH JV he is testing the F1.06 today Any news, times or pics!??!?!?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 read the whole report They still both drove the new car though...like I said Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 They still both drove the new car though...like I said Unless you know something that we don't, he didn't. Yesterday NH took the F1.06 for a spin whilst JV took the C24 out to test new traction control and not look completily useless to the press. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Unless you know something that we don't, he didn't. Yesterday NH took the F1.06 for a spin whilst JV took the C24 out to test new traction control and not look completily useless to the press. what does that imply anyway Wez is mario in disguise ,dont you know Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ben_3001 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 what does that imply anyway Wez is mario in disguise ,dont you know It implies that only one person could drive the F1.06 yesterday. And NH was naturaly going to get the honours. So if JV was just to stand there and watch it would have been useless. I am much happier that he got to keep praticing with the new technology NH got to test in Jerez rather then to do nothing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 Unless you know something that we don't, he didn't. Yesterday NH took the F1.06 for a spin whilst JV took the C24 out to test new traction control and not look completily useless to the press. I know, Im pulling narain fan leg, coz he tends to be a wisea$$ at times. But you are right. JV did Use the new Bmw V8 engine though Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 I know, Im pulling narain fan leg, coz he tends to be a wisea$$ at times. But you are right. JV did Use the new Bmw V8 engine though since u are a wise a$8 all the time,i have to be ,sometimes ,to cope with you anyway your new name is MID(Mario In Disguise) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wez 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2006 since u are a wise a$8 all the time,i have to be ,sometimes ,to cope with you anyway your new name is MID(Mario In Disguise) Whatever rocks your boat.... You are far to easy to wind up, and far to young and naive to argue with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
