Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 D/T 2022.02.25 10:57 (CET) Quote Leaderboard Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m19.765, C3 - 30 laps Russell, Mercedes, 1m20.767s, C3 - 35 Norris, McLaren, 1m20.862s, C3 - 28 Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m20.934s, C3 - 27 Alonso, Alpine, 1m21.242s, C3 - 12 Albon, Williams, 1m22.652s, C3 - 21 Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m22.778s, C2 - 18 Gasly, AlphaTauri, 1m23.054s, C4 - 25 Zhou, Alfa Romeo, 1m24.490s, C2 - 28 Mazepin, Haas, 1m26.229s, C3 - 9 Would be nice to know fuel loads. On the other hand, if AM can shake off 10 [kg] before March 20, then I think Vettel is probably in better position than last year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Some analysis Sakae... Looks good.. "The lean green machine A few readers have chimed in asking about the state of play at Aston Martin. Here's Gary Anderson's trackside impressions from yesterday: "The Aston Martin looked quite impressive, with plenty of laps logged today. The car is consistent, the driver can put It in the same place lap after lap and both drivers, particularly Sebastian Vettel, seemed to have a good feel for what they had under them." Otherwise, it's much the same as fellow Merc customer Williams. Plenty of laps done for both drivers with few obvious issues to report. Also, much like with the Williams, I (deputy editor Val Khorounzhiy) absolutely love how this one looks on track. I have a few gripes - like Red Bull's crazy sidepods and Mercedes' sheet metal floor aside - but this is genuinely such a gorgeous crop of cars we're blessed with this year." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Excellent. Now we need to translate words into some good results on March 20th. I am more of a realist than pessimist, therefore I do continue to think that AM might not make it into top 5 for a while. Second test might be more telling. First group is just now stronger: 2 RBR, 2 MB, 2 Ferrari, 2 McLaren... In fact, you cannot count Gasly out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Up there with best of the rest so far Leaderboard Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m19.765, C3 - 41 laps Russell, Mercedes, 1m20.767s, C3 - 45 Latifi, Williams, 1m20.699s, C4 - 5 Norris, McLaren, 1m20.827s, C3 - 35 Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m20.934s, C3 - 27 Alonso, Alpine, 1m21.242s, C3 - 12 Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m21.733s, C2 - 23 Gasly, AlphaTauri, 1m22.469s, C4 - 33 Zhou, Alfa Romeo, 1m22.371s, C3 - 31 Albon, Williams, 1m22.652s, C3 - 21 Mazepin, Haas, 1m26.229s, C3 - 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 End Plate comparisons Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 1 minute ago, BradSpeedMan said: Up there with best of the rest so far Leaderboard Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m19.765, C3 - 41 laps Russell, Mercedes, 1m20.767s, C3 - 45 Latifi, Williams, 1m20.699s, C4 - 5 Norris, McLaren, 1m20.827s, C3 - 35 Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m20.934s, C3 - 27 Alonso, Alpine, 1m21.242s, C3 - 12 Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m21.733s, C2 - 23 Gasly, AlphaTauri, 1m22.469s, C4 - 33 Zhou, Alfa Romeo, 1m22.371s, C3 - 31 Albon, Williams, 1m22.652s, C3 - 21 Mazepin, Haas, 1m26.229s, C3 - 9 Latifi is an odd one, but Gasly, LeClerc, and Alonso will move forward when needed. Alpine is little bit question mark, but I think they are ahead of AM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Looking good looking good Vettel has also improved; he's third on a 1m20.865s, set on the C3 compound. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 1 minute ago, BradSpeedMan said: Looking good looking good Vettel has also improved; he's third on a 1m20.865s, set on the C3 compound. What held him in the garage. Count laps and compare it to RBR. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 3 minutes ago, Sakae said: Latifi is an odd one, but Gasly, LeClerc, and Alonso will move forward when needed. Alpine is little bit question mark, but I think they are ahead of AM. I honestly don't think so. They have some problems... Engine down on power, struggles with DRS, they just caused a red flag with smokey engine... I think we are 4th best, might fight for 3rd Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Just now, BradSpeedMan said: I honestly don't think so. They have some problems... Engine down on power, struggles with DRS, they just caused a red flag with smokey engine... I think we are 4th best, might fight for 3rd Ehh, you want make me feel good for the weekend? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sakae said: Ehh, you want make me feel good for the weekend? Good signs after some worry. Definately looking better after first few days The car has some speed, in the hands of Vettel looks great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 My prediction thus far: 1. RBR 2. Ferrari (might drop to 3rd depending how soon Merc sorts out their issues, they have a few) 3. Merc 4. Mclaren/AMR/Alfa Tauri?/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 1 minute ago, BradSpeedMan said: My prediction thus far: 1. RBR 2. Ferrari (might drop to 3rd depending how soon Merc sorts out their issues, they have a few) 3. Merc 4. Mclaren/AMR/Alfa Tauri?/ Not too bad. I had enough of every time I wanted to see track position, I've started from the bottom, like P18 and so on. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Looks very tight at the top... but... RBR clearly fastest (as I always state... thus far) 12:33 Verstappen puts in a 1m19.756s on the C3s to move within two-tenths of Russell (C4s) Russell, Mercedes, 1m19.608s, C4 - 56 laps Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m19.765, C3 - 46 Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m20.308s, C3 - 31 Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m20.685s, C3 - 34 Latifi, Williams, 1m20.699s, C4 - 5 Norris, McLaren, 1m20.827s, C3 - 38 . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 It's different. porpoising - we have also that Seb - I am not sure where we are... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 5 minutes ago, Sakae said: It's different. porpoising - we have also that Seb - I am not sure where we are... Oh ye of little faith... 🤣 13:07:13 New Aston vanes Some new front wheel vanes clocked on the Aston Martin - this is from yesterday. A similar set-up for Red Bull caught the attention of our Gary Anderson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Speed runs now... 13:27 Russell goes quickest overall with a 1m19.233s in the Mercedes on the C5s. 13:25 Vettel instantly goes quicker, running on the C4s, to put in a 1m19.905s to move up to third. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Russell, Mercedes, 1m19.233s, C5 - 61 laps Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m19.756s, C3 - 52 Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m19.905s, C4 - 41 Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m20.092s, C3 - 38 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Yeah, but Max is THE MAN (at the moment). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 7 minutes ago, Sakae said: Yeah, but Max is THE MAN (at the moment). Yep Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 and Zhou comes and spoils the party... AGAIN Think we are going to have to wait for next test t see more action from Seb Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 13:42:48 No further running for Alpine Scott Mitchell: Alpine's day is over. Alonso's problem earlier was with the hydraulics. Alpine says a "minor sealing issue" led to a fire in the back of the car. The necessary repairs mean it will not be running again today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, BradSpeedMan said: 13:42:48 No further running for Alpine Scott Mitchell: Alpine's day is over. Alonso's problem earlier was with the hydraulics. Alpine says a "minor sealing issue" led to a fire in the back of the car. The necessary repairs mean it will not be running again today. This is why those idi**s need more and earlier testing time. Their schedule is lousy, insulting joke. Just like in 2014. New technology, less testing, stupid tokens, etc. This happens when accountants, lawyers and PR men deciding about engineering subjects they know nothing about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sakae 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 D/T 2022.02.25 12:59 (CET) Quote Russell, Mercedes, 1m19.233s, C5 - 66 laps Verstappen, Red Bull, 1m19.756s, C3 - 58 Vettel, Aston Martin, 1m19.824s, C5 - 48 Leclerc, Ferrari, 1m19.831s, C3 - 44 Latifi, Williams, 1m20.699s, C4 - 5 Norris, McLaren, 1m20.827s, C3 - 52 Alonso, Alpine, 1m21.242s, C3 - 12 Zhou, Alfa Romeo, 1m21.939s, C3 - 41 Gasly, AlphaTauri, 1m22.469s, C4 - 40 Albon, Williams, 1m22.652s, C3 - 21 Mazepin, Haas, 1m26.229s, C3 - 9 Too much of lost time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BradSpeedMan 6 Report post Posted February 25, 2022 Now Vettel with engine issue... darn 13:56 Trackside update "Vettel appears to have suffered an engine issue there. There was a puff of smoke from the rear and he was fighting hard to keep the car pointing in a straight line into Turn 10 as the back axle tried to lock on him. He kept it together before pulling up and aiding the marshals with extinguishing the fire." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites