Not even two days have passed since McLaren took victory at the German Grand Prix, for the first time since the days of Mika Hakkinen, and yet the teams are already testing at the Southern Spain Circuit of Jerez.
Jerez is one of those tracks, like Circuit de Catalunya, where every one of the teams knows the exact elevation of each kerb. They all know the fastest way around this track, and its unsurprising seeing as they complete hundreds of thousands of miles around this track each year.
Okay why mention this? Because the lap times from this circuit in the next few days should give a clear indication of who has slumped, and who has progressed. Let's go back to April. Ferrari was topping the time-sheets on most of the days, and sure enough they won at the next two races, and then scored a lock out front row in Monaco.
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Force India is the only team not out in force today. But if you are a fan of the underdogs, don't dismay. They're set to introduce, and finally, a quick shift gearbox. Meanwhile, Honda is set to evaluate the rear suspension on their car, as well as a revised aero package.
BMW today were experimenting with KERS. It wasn't incredibly successful. Christian Klien returned to the pitlane after a mere 3 laps. A mechanic who was examining the car suffered an electric shock. He injured his left arm but was deemed well enough to continue to work, however BMW's testing for the rest of the day was abandoned as there is currently an investigation taking place.
The test this week should give us a clear indication of who has the pace to take the win in Hungary, so keep your eyes glued to the lap times for the next four days.
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about 1 month ago
I couldn't give two sh-ts about any of them, just BMW. first ever public KERS test, wtach it blow up. should be very interesting to see if their times are quicker or slower.
from about 1 month ago
you see, I said watch it blow up and what happens, BMW mechanic is hospitalized because of KERS.
about 1 month ago
Ha ha ... I read about that ... Was an electric shock from the side pod ... I dont know about it being of a direct result of KERS, could just be a static build up couldnt it ? Maybe a problem with the earthing of the car ? ... Is that possible ?
about 1 month ago
Lol i just heard about that, i'll edit the article a bit to include something about BMW's unsuccessful KERS experiment.
about 1 month ago
A Ferrari parked up by the side of the track having to be pushed, a picture that is coming more and familiar!
I think we know who has the pace to win the Hungarian Grand Prix, and the car is not red.
A Red Bull car started a fire in their factory when they tried out their KERS system, oh Max you do make some great suggestions.
from about 1 month ago
Hmm I wouldn't put anything past the praching horses yet. Thats Badoer driving.
Lol have you heard about cutting fuel emmisions by 50%? Oh god it had me laughing for ages.
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