That’s more like it! We don’t want to be near the top at this stage of testing, IMHO.
Also regarding lap times above, I believe Kimi went faster on mediums all the way back on day 1 of testing, and we’ve definitely been faster on softs. Adding to that the fact that Marcus Ericsson went purple in sector one and Magnussen in sector 3, it really does show just how LITTLE speed the top teams (not only Ferrari) are willing to show right now.
I think the point about our stint times last year is relevant, but perhaps misinterpreted. Last year there was entirely different rules. Teams needed to run flat out to see if the car they’d built even worked, matched their data, etc. this year they’ve got a baseline. If they’ve improved on last years package, and the driver likes the feel, there is less need to push straight away and more reason to conceal overall pace. I think our programme this year has been quite confident. I don’t know if we’re faster than merc, but I do think we’re definitely fast. Time will tell exactly how fast.
Does anyone have a link to the Autosport Podcast? I wonder what Gary Blanderson has to say today... also, Ted’s notebook? Thanks in advance!
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