3rd Winter test, Barcelona 2013

**mark p** · 28th February 2013, 21:34

Originally Posted by shamim179

It's actually available to download. Will listen to the whole programme now. Sounded very interesting!

Graeme Loudon (Marussia)
Jennie Gow
Gary Anderson
Perry McCArthy

Perry McCarthy was an f1 driver and the original stig on top gear. Irrelevant fact.

**Massimo** · 28th February 2013, 21:37

Originally Posted by fratelliferrari

Indeed looks promising to me what Felipe said. Iam confident for Australia. I'am excited what Saterday and Sunday will bring because we drive with the Austalia configuration then. Forza Ferrari!

Not the complete Melbourne spec. new wings(front and rear) and a new floor this weekend, but some parts and details will only be on the car in Melbourne, according to Gazetta dello sport because they absolutely want to keep them a secret until qualification. (or maybe they're just not ready yet)

**fratelliferrari** · 28th February 2013, 23:32

Thanks for clearing things up Massimo! I thought I heard that somewhere but I couldn't imagine myself as well that Ferrari would put all the cards on the table during testing already.

**medeni73** · 1st March 2013, 05:10

It doesnt look promising for today...
WilliamsF1Team: "...cold, dark and very wet!!! It's actually pouring with rain!! It's bouncing off the road!"

**fronaldo** · 1st March 2013, 05:22

looks like alonso will have to test in wet track..lets hope for another productive day today for us

**medeni73** · 1st March 2013, 06:20

**fratelliferrari** · 1st March 2013, 06:45

That looks very wet! Will it be wet allday of will there be some dry periods as well?

**Massimo181** · 1st March 2013, 06:49

They should have come to Portugal have nice weather and an F1 track that is gathering dust! Looks terribly cold and wet there in Barcelona shame for the team and Alonso, I suppose it is good experience for the team and the car lets hope it is dry by 14.00 when they go live.

**SinanOzerS** · 1st March 2013, 06:57

It's very bad for our.We have some major updates with today,tomorrow and sunday,but this weather is really not helping this.

**fronaldo** · 1st March 2013, 07:07

can FIA make extra 1 or 2 days for testing..this not good for all teams

**mirafiori** · 1st March 2013, 07:13

Originally Posted by Massimo181

They should have come to Portugal have nice weather and an F1 track that is gathering dust! Looks terribly cold and wet there in Barcelona shame for the team and Alonso, I suppose it is good experience for the team and the car lets hope it is dry by 14.00 when they go live.

Could they close the roof.

**mirafiori** · 1st March 2013, 07:19

On a serious note, Saturday and Sunday is looking good, the FIA could extend each of those days by 1-2 hours.

**wisepie** · 1st March 2013, 07:28

I may be being stupid but I don't understand all this talk about 'rake', can someone explain to this technophobe what it actually means, please. Massimo, you usually have the answer to everything! Wet start today at Barcelona will be useful if it's going to improve for Sat/Sun, at least we'll get more info on set-up and tyres, and then some proper speed over the weekend.

**medeni73** · 1st March 2013, 07:31

I've read somewhere that there is no way to get tests extended...FIA doesnt allow it, only in some extreme situations (storm, holes on track like in Jerez, etc) can session be extended...
I'm sure they will look up for next year some warmer and sunnier places to test....

**mirafiori** · 1st March 2013, 07:36

Originally Posted by medeni73

I've read somewhere that there is no way to get tests extended...FIA doesnt allow it, only in some extreme situations (storm, holes on track like in Jerez, etc) can session be extended...
I'm sure they will look up for next year some warmer and sunnier places to test....

Some teams could argue they need more time to test, for safety reasons.

**SinanOzerS** · 1st March 2013, 07:39

Ricciardo stopped on the turn 9.Red flag.

**Hornet** · 1st March 2013, 07:43

They should give extra hours for all the red flags

**Massimo** · 1st March 2013, 08:01

Off topic,

Niki Lauda is Alitalia's nr.1 choice as their new CEO.

**Rishu** · 1st March 2013, 08:05

Originally Posted by Massimo

Off topic,

Niki Lauda is Alitalia's nr.1 choice as their new CEO.

Reminds me of those WWE banners "Eugene for President"

**stefa** · 1st March 2013, 08:31

Just one lap so far...

**Schumyboy83** · 1st March 2013, 08:36

11 laps, Sitting 2nd on a 1:42:145.....

**stefa** · 1st March 2013, 08:40

Originally Posted by Schumyboy83

11 laps, Sitting 2nd on a 1:42:145.....

OK. Thank you. Than something was wrong with http://f1tests.info/2013.php

**Schumyboy83** · 1st March 2013, 08:50

Originally Posted by stefa

OK. Thank you. Than something was wrong with http://f1tests.info/2013.php

Oh, I'm using that site and seems fine,

Now done 16 laps, Back in pit box...

**Grillo** · 1st March 2013, 08:56

The stupid testing ban!!!

**stefa** · 1st March 2013, 09:02

Originally Posted by Schumyboy83

Oh, I'm using that site and seems fine,

Now done 16 laps, Back in pit box...

Yes, now it is fine, Maybe it was something regarding refreshing?

**SinanOzerS** · 1st March 2013, 09:04

Originally Posted by Grillo

The stupid testing ban!!!

Agreed.

**mirafiori** · 1st March 2013, 09:14

Is it still raining?

**bluesilhouettes** · 1st March 2013, 09:15

Originally Posted by wisepie

I may be being stupid but I don't understand all this talk about 'rake', can someone explain to this technophobe what it actually means, please. Massimo, you usually have the answer to everything! Wet start today at Barcelona will be useful if it's going to improve for Sat/Sun, at least we'll get more info on set-up and tyres, and then some proper speed over the weekend.

To extend the volume between the floor and the track from front to rear of the floor. We can say that the car is sucking the track.
It's the best way to produce DF (it produces less drag).