Temporary, I'm sure, but the Haas will run day 3 without the Red/Blue colors on the car.
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February 24, 2022, 02:05 PM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by SIGnified: 4secs a lap slower … yay!
2021 Fastest Race Lap at Barcelona: 1:18:149 2021 Pole Position at Barcelona: 1:16:741
2022 Preseason Testing Day 1: 1:19:568 2022 Preseason Testing Day 2: 1:19:689
Looks like 1.5 seconds slower
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February 24, 2022, 03:49 PM
220-9er
I suspect the scalper market for Russian GP tickets is weakening at this moment. Meanwhile they're striping the graphics off the Haas transporters and I wouldn't be surprised if there is some action on futures for the other seat.
Back to the on track action. Still hard to tell who has the speed this week. Maybe the next real test will give us a better idea. I suspect Red Bull and Mercedes will still be at or close to the front but having McLaren and Ferrari there too would be nice.
If the cars are only showing as 1.5 seconds slower at this point, it won't be long before they are faster than last years cars.
We’re also not sure how much fuel they’re running in these sessions. The biggest accomplishment is that everyone is running and made it on time.
I’m also wondering depending on how this Russia thing plays out if Andretti ends up buying Haas and saving $250 million on a new team buy-in.
February 24, 2022, 04:02 PM
P250UA5
Read an article earlier that drivers are stating that following is a lot easier until you're right on the tail of the leading car. Hopefully, the smaller overall size & the better following ability translates to some good on track action.
Also read that they're fighting porpoising from ground effect loss due to either stalling the air under the car, or changes/undulations in the track surface then the rapid recovery of ground effect as the car settles. That, combined with the smaller tire sidewalls & associated suspension adjustments, along with this porpoising, should make for some interesting developments.
The FIA Formula 1 World Championship visits countries all over the world with a positive vision to unite people, bringing nations together.
We are watching the developments in Ukraine with sadness and shock and hope for a swift and peaceful resolution to the present situation.
On Thursday evening Formula 1, the FIA, and the teams discussed the position of our sport, and the conclusion is, including the view of all relevant stakeholders, that it is impossible to hold the Russian Grand Prix in the current circumstances.
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February 25, 2022, 11:48 AM
Georgeair
Most interesting part of this article on HAAS future and sponsorship challenges is the comment speculating this may be a pathway for Andretti to get in.
I hope so. It would keep the only American F1 team American, and more of Andretti’s capital could be spent upgrading what Haas has now.
February 25, 2022, 03:01 PM
GT-40DOC
I also could get behind Andretti buying out Haas and running an F1 team. They would NOT be satisfied with running last in the field!!
February 25, 2022, 03:39 PM
nhtagmember
Russian GP cancelled
February 25, 2022, 04:01 PM
P250UA5
Day 3 Testing Highlights
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February 25, 2022, 04:04 PM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by P250UA5:
quote:
Originally posted by SIGnified: 4secs a lap slower … yay!
2021 Fastest Race Lap at Barcelona: 1:18:149 2021 Pole Position at Barcelona: 1:16:741
2022 Preseason Testing Day 1: 1:19:568 2022 Preseason Testing Day 2: 1:19:689
Looks like 1.5 seconds slower
Hamilton on day 3: 1:19:138
Teams probably still getting the cars dialed in. I expect that time will be ever lower when the Spanish GP rolls around.
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February 28, 2022, 08:54 AM
P250UA5
Alfa Romeo C42 - Sans camo
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February 28, 2022, 09:02 AM
TMats
I’ve long thought Alfa’s livery was the coolest of the F-1’s; this year is no exception. I’d like to see them up near the front. Maybe the team will put Bottas in a competitive car, but they had rather inauspicious testing in Barcelona. Not good so far.
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February 28, 2022, 09:31 AM
P250UA5
I'm not sure '22 is going to be Alfa's year. We'll see how they look at Bahrain testing.
I like the C42 livery, but miss the cross/dragon.
My wife thinks the C42 looks too 'cartoony' with the Alfa script.
Read an article earlier that Bottas isn't overly concerned with the porpoising, so hopefully they have a plan in the works & the updated Ferrari PU is competitive. Ferrari performance at Barcelona looks promising.
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February 28, 2022, 09:42 AM
TMats
quote:
I like the C42 livery, but miss the cross/dragon.
Me too
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February 28, 2022, 09:53 AM
P250UA5
Read elsewhere that the Alfa script is a throwback to the 80s IMO, they should've kept with the Alfa logo, and used the throwback for a one-off livery for Imola or Monza.
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March 01, 2022, 10:49 AM
P250UA5
Briefly thought about picking up the Lego McLaren that went live today. Kind of a hybrid 21/22 car. Looks like the 22 chassis with the 21 colors on it. As of 8AM central, it was on backorder status. Saved me $200
