xzibit31 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 """ [23/02/06 - 19:49] McLaren complete another successful week of testing Significant mileage on both MP4-21s Photo F1-Live.com Zoom Juan Pablo Montoya / McLaren MP4-21 Team McLaren Mercedes' test at the Circuit de Catalunya, in Barcelona, Spain, ended today with Kimi Raikkonen and Juan Pablo Montoya completing just under 1000km during the final session of the week. Both drivers were continuing the programme for the week, which had seen the team focus on set-up work alongside putting significant mileage onto the two MP4-21s that were in Spain. Juan Pablo set a fastest time of 1m14.587 over the course of 131 laps, which was the largest total for the day of all 14 drivers on track. Kimi put in a 1m15.475 as he covered 80 laps. Today saw Kimi and Juan Pablo complete 370km and 605km respectively, taking their joint total for the three day session to 2198km in the two MP4-21s. Work began on Tuesday at the Circuit de Catalunya, with the day dominated by cold weather conditions in the morning and rain in the afternoon, any meaningful running was restricted to the late morning. Despite this, the Team McLaren Mercedes drivers covered nearly 400km between them. Kimi only ventured out on a couple of one lap runs to complete practice launches in the afternoon. Wednesday saw the weather improve and after the track had dried out properly, Kimi and Juan Pablo began racking up the miles. As always with multi-team tests, running was affected by red flag stoppages, nine in total on Tuesday caused by the other teams. Although the track was closed about 20% of the day, the Team McLaren Mercedes test team had a productive day covering over 840km without incident, and Kimi topped the timesheets with a 1m15.224. Testing will continue next week in Valencia with an MP4-21 and an MP4-20, as the two cars that were being run this week are returning to the McLaren Technology Centre before leaving in the freight for the Bahrain Grand Prix. Pedro will be at the wheel of the MP4-21 on Monday 27th February alongside Gary Paffett in the 20. Kimi will join the test for Tuesday 28th February and Wednesday 1st March in the MP4-21, with Pedro taking over duties in the MP4-20 for the final two days. Juan Pablo Montoya "We've done a lot of good work this week, there have been a few problems with the wet weather and a couple of small glitches with the car, but generally it has been a productive week. It has also been quite cold here in Barcelona, which means that you aren't getting the full performance, and also everyone is testing different things. So it is difficult to compare the performances of the teams testing here during the week." Kimi Raikkonen "I feel that we have improved a lot over the last few weeks, we are continuing to develop the car to find the speed and reliability that we need and we are moving in a good direction. We have covered some really good distances this week in Barcelona, but we need to keep pushing as there is still work to be done." Press release McLaren Mercedes""" why, all of a sudden, are the mclaren thrashers are gone? is it becasue mcalren has found the reliability that has eluded them for so many years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 23, 2006 lol a couple of problem free tests means jack Sh#t! You watch mclaren fail miserably this year! UNLUCKY! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Thanks for the post xzibit31 but please put this type of post in the testing thread at the top of the page ..........pumdoc, mod extrodinair Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kimi 17147 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 jenson rules, come on man why do u have to be such a hater, dude u are just scared that mclaren has improved, dont be a wuss, just admit it that they improved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xzibit31 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 i agree with you. mclaren has improved alot the past week and i think they have been showing their true form. i cant wait to see the mp4-21's in a race scenario. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
toyfreak 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Its amazing how a team can make a complete 180 in such a short period of time! Asgar Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
F1 FANatic 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 lol a couple of problem free tests means jack Sh#t! You watch mclaren fail miserably this year! UNLUCKY! the two words i can say are: European Grand Prix (ok so its 3) no matter how good the car is, if that happenes it really means jack Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
xzibit31 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Its amazing how a team can make a complete 180 in such a short period of time!Asgar i agree with you on that.... i think mclaren has perfected that move... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redline 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 "Reliability in Tow". That's the most essential thing for McMower sorted then. A reliable tow truck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jenson_Rules 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 OMG believe me, i really wouldnt get your hopes up. Mercedes are still useless and its not a complete turnaround because they still arnt quite with honda or renault yet. Give them time and by imola they should be quite reliable and relatively quick. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Thanks for the post xzibit31 but please put this type of post in the testing thread at the top of the page ..........pumdoc, mod extrodinair why cant u simply merge them Thanks for the post xzibit31 but please put this type of post in the testing thread at the top of the page ..........pumdoc, mod extrodinair why cant u simply merge them yeah just merge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 why cant u simply merge them why cant u simply merge them yeah just merge Take it easy man! And if Mercedes had reability problems with their (years used) 10 cyl engines, I can imagine the problems they will have with an untested and new 8 cyl. Keep walking, keep walking! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 You would think that reliability would improve with a V8. After all there's 2 cylinders less to go wrong. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 You would think that reliability would improve with a V8. After all there's 2 cylinders less to go wrong. yeah, but exactly those 2 cylinders were the good ones... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Take it easy man!! only 12 hrs (or so) back ,a thread on NK(started by chennaiguy ,i think it was ) was locked so why these double standards. a rule is a rule for every one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 From now on, I shall call you Clive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 From now on, I shall call you Clive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 You remind me of someone I know! His name is Clive. He would have made the same comments as you, if he was computer literate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 You remind me of someone I know! His name is Clive. He would have made the same comments as you, if he was computer literate. i need to know more...until then i will take it as a criticism( and not a compliment) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 i need to know more...until then i will take it as a criticism( and not a compliment) Clive is very good friend of mine! (but he can also be a royal pain in the arse! ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Clive is very good friend of mine! (but he can also be a royal pain in the arse! ) the edit message was necessary,was it ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monza gorilla 1 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 I had to be honest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecapdeville 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 Hey guys, go back to topic, please Mr.Monza and Mr. Clive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pumpdoc 2 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 why cant u simply merge them why cant u simply merge them yeah just merge Buck up buddy, He's a newbie and you don't stomp on em you educate them and you don't tell me how to do this job, capeche? good.............................. I had to be honest. Indeed, indeed.................................... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
narain fan 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2006 and you don't tell me how to do this job, capeche? way to go Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
