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Season guide:
http://i.imgur.com/ZIMqe7B.jpg
Expert analysis and predictions:
http://i.imgur.com/H7DbX0y.jpg
Testing schedule -
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testcalendar/178/2013-formula-1-test-calendar/
Driver schedule -
Catalunya phase 2:
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/final-pre-season-testing-line-up-at.html
Catalunya phase 1:
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/f1-2013-driver-line-up-for-barcelona.html
Jerez:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/04/driver-lineup-jerez-test-confirmed/
Live timing -
http://f1tests.info/2013.php?rev=on
Testing venues' fastest times:
Circuito Permanente de Jerez (4.428km/2.75 miles); Jerez, Frontera, Andalucia, Spain -
(2012) 1:18.419 – Romain Grosjean, Lotus-Renault E20
(2013) 1:17.879 – Felipe Massa, Ferrari F138
Fastest lap (all time):
1:15.629 – Michael Schumacher, Ferrari F2004
Circuit de Catalunya Montmeló (4.655 km/2.892 mi); Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain -
(2012) 1:22.030 – Kimi Räikkönen, Lotus-Renault E21
(2013) 1:20.130 - Nico Rosberg, Mercedes W04
Fastest lap (race lap - all time):
1:21.670 – Kimi Räikkönen, Ferrari F2008
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CATALUNYA TESTING PHASE 2: FEBRUARY 28th to MARCH 3rd
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_____________Day 4 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - March 3rd:
Red Bull - Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
McLaren - Jenson Button
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Paul di Resta
Williams - Pastor Maldonado
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Jules Bianchi
Day 4 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8537098/Barcelona-Final-Day-Live-
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/560
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21644153
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1539/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-3-march-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-12-barcelona/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
http://www.f1today.net/en/live-update/
Day 4 results:
Notes:
- May get a better idea of the running order today as most teams have completed base analysis and will go for race simulations and drain runs in this final day of testing
- Rosberg does a nifty 1:20.723 then does a 1:20.794 30 minutes later in another short run on softs. Seems like a Q3 sim. Mercedes making it look easy. Later on Rosberg hits a best overall time of 1:20.130 on Softs.
- Alonso does '20.494, but on Super Softs, same tires Massa did his fastest lap with yesterday.
- Lotus encountered gearbox problems again
Video:
Ted's notebook:
(Part 1)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2nIw6WIqwU
(Part 2)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCxMc2bfJoM
News stories:
Lotus not worried by Mercedes' pace:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/102145.html?CMP=OTC-RSS
Maldanado very happy with upgrade:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/03/maldonado-aero-upgrade-clear-improvement/
Perez feeling unlucky due to bad weather during his final testing runs:
http://richlandf1.com/?p=6761
Ferrari says to expect to be shocked at the results of the first race:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105828
Vettel says inconsistent and high-deg characteristics of the three tests makes it very hard to find out how your car is really doing:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105827
Horner: Hamilton and Mercedes will be a factor this year:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/03/07/horner-hamilton-and-mercedes-will-be-a-factor-this-year/
Alonso says he's better than last year:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/03/05/alonso-i-am-better-than-last-year/
No one really knows wth is up with Red Bull:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/03/04/red-bull-sandbagging-or-struggling-as-melbourne-looms-large/
Ferrari: Still a lot to learn about the tires:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/03/04/ferrari-we-still-have-a-lot-to-learn-about-the-tyres/
Testing facts, stat's, and analysis from Pirelli:
http://www.f1technical.net/news/18203?sid=8a0148442bf9b7951dfde977ef9f0b2a
Vettel keeping an eye on 'dangerous' Mercedes:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/06/vettel-keeping-eye-dangerous-mercedes/
Two DRS zones for every track except Suzuka and Monaco
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/06/bar-tracks-drs-zones-2013-2/
Editor's note in this article made me LOL. I wasn't even thinking it till I read it:
http://www.pitpass.com/48494-A-rude-awakening-for-Perez-and-Ricciardo
Red Bull deception:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/06/2013-f1-season-preview-red-bull/
Final analysis before the season:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/03/07/preseason-testing-the-final-analysis-ahead-of-melbourne/
Final day wrap-up:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/03/mercedes-top-rosberg-testing-ends/
Photo galleries:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9220/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-3-march-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/03/2013-f1-testing-day-12-pictures/
Livestream:
http://www.justin.tv/cubejam_05#/w/5012604352
_____________Day 3 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - March 2nd:
Red Bull - Mark Webber
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Lotus - AM: Davide Valsecchi PM: Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Adrian Sutil
Williams - AM: Pastor Maldonado PM: Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Éric Vergne
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Jules Bianchi
Day 3 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8532215/Barcelona-Day-Three-Live-
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/559
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21636430
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1538/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-2-march-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-11-barcelona/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
Day 3 results:
Notes:
- First day of testing as an official Marussia driver: Bianchi
- Red Bull tests DRD system
- Sunny days!
- Kimi Räikkönen came down with food poisoning "Give me the fish, I know what I'm doing." So he's missing today's test. He was scheduled to take over for the final two days from Romain. Lotus's reserve, Italian Davide Valsecchi, will be taking over testing honors. First drive since the young drivers test in Abu Dhabi. Romain will drive after lunch to close out the day for the team.
- Hamilton first driver into the 20s on Mediums.
- Ferrari had a rim failure occur stopping Massa mid-lap
Video:
Ted's notebook day 3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mel9c9jx8bg
Sky Sports coverage:
http://www.justin.tv/cubejam_05/videos
Massa wheel rim failure:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGP2wV5k8qg
News stories:
Jules Bianchi Marussia drive:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21637919
Räikkönen misses scheduled test drive due to illness:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291164/raikkonen-misses-third-day-due-to-illness/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/02/valssechi-replaces-raikkonen-penultimate-test/
Red Bull DRD:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105779
Bottas is Williams' next great hope:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/03/02/williams-we-hope-bottas-was-sent-from-heaven-to-drive-racing-cars/
Rosberg: Mercedes making real process:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105797
Jules Bianch on first day:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...s-an-F1-driver-with-Marussia-was-very-special
Alonso: Ferrari 200x better:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105786
Hamilton says he can win a race after setting impressive testing time:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105815
Hamilton plays down remarkable testing pace:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...y-down-Mercedes-Day-Three-Barcelona-test-pace
Upright problem caused Massa's wheel failure:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/102111.html
James Allen reaction to Mercedes' pace:
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2013/...ilton-shows-mercedes-true-pace-on-soft-tyres/
Driver reactions:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8533962/Barca-Day-Three-Driver-reaction
Day review:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105811
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...ts-searing-pace-Red-Bull-decline-to-show-hand
Mercedes stuns other teams:
http://www.f1plus.com/en/news/item/3130-mercedes-stuns-rivals-with-final-test-pace
Photo galleries:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9219/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-2-march-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/02/2013-f1-testing-day-11-pictures/
_____________Day 2 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - March 1st:
Red Bull - Sebastian Vettel
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
McLaren - Jenson Button
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Adrian Sutil
Williams - Pastor Maldanado
Toro Rosso - Jean-Éric Vergne
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Max Chilton
Day 2 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8530646/Barcelona-Day-Two-Live-
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/558
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21626992
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1537/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-1-march-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-10-barcelona/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
Day 2 results:
Notes:
- More rain!
Video:
Total Sky Sports coverage:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qgj6zF7MXNI
News stories:
Drivers braced for wide open start to 2013 season:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105770
Perez anxious for dry running:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/28/perez-anxious-dry-running-melbourne/
Vergne happy with progress:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105766
Heikki may be first in line to replace Razia:
http://www.f1.co.uk/read-news/2013/6467/rumour-luiz-razia-out-heikki-kovalainen-in-at-marussia
Winter leaves F1 ‘unprepared’ for 2013 season:
http://www.f1zone.net/news/winter-leaves-f1-unprepared-for-2013-season/17932/
Hamilton, McDonalds at Mercedes, I'm lovin' it:
http://www.pitpass.com/48465-Hamilton-Im-loving-it
Chinese and American drivers, Ma and Rossi, signed as Caterham reserves:
http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2013/3/14297.html?
Red Bull testing perspective:
http://www.redbullracing.com/cs/Sat......-well,-actually-just-wet.-021243323729922?
Caterham struggling for pace.
Williams want to upgrade for every race.
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/18227/8528738/Williams-Upgrades-to-every-race
Lotus on top:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105782
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/03/01/2013-f1-testing-day-10-pictures/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9218/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-1-march-2013/
Live stream:
http://www.vipbox.tv/motorsports/13...f1-testing:-barcelona-live-stream-online.html
_____________Day 1 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - February 28th:
Red Bull - Mark Webber
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Paul di Resta
Williams - Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Éric Vergne
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Max Chilton
Day 1 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8528663/Barcelona-Day-One-Live-
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/557
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21612706
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1536/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-28-february-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-9-barcelona/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
Day 1 results:
Notes:
- Sutil confirmed as second driver for Force India.
- More rainy weather, should be lighter than it was in test 2.
- Cars will start running in Melbourne specifications with certain teams such as Red Bull coming out with their full package in this final test.
- Possibility that Marussia may drop Razia.
- The screws come off. Williams will not continue to use their exhaust vane solution after they convinced themselves it was illegal.
- Lotus had a spin early in testing, after a few hours work in the garage they decided to send out Grosjean for aero tests rather than speed runs.
- More rain for tomorrow.
Video:
Ted's mini-notebook day 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wbtFCcZ54c
Sky Sports complete coverage livestream capture:
http://www.justin.tv/cubejam_05/b/372262563
Youtube version, with live timing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JbihyN8U2JI
News stories:
Final test preview:
http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2013/...pre-season-test-before-season-curtain-raiser/
Domenicali: I would be very surprised if the F138 was the quickest:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/26/domenicali-i-would-be-very-surprised-if-the-f138-was-the-quickest/
Pérez : Everything is going in the right direction:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/27/perez-everything-is-going-in-the-right-direction/
Final test: teams under pressure:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105731
Button: Driving style may not matter with 2013 tires:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105737
Lotus play down engine mapping ruling:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/291049/lotus-plays-down-fia-engine-map-ruling/
Morning wrap-up:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105752
Field closer than ever:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105740
Allison: Every team on the grid is shameless in copying developments…:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/28/a...he-grid-is-shameless-in-copying-developments/
Pérez admits McLaren still needs more time to understand car:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105760
Webber weary of McLaren and Ferrari's potential:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/28/webber/
Day 1 driver reaction:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8529861/Barca-Day-One-Driver-reaction
Day 1 wrap up:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/28/barcelona-day-1-webber-fastest-as-it-rains-again-in-spain/
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/28/2013-f1-testing-day-9-pictures/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9217/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-28-february-2013/
http://www1.skysports.com/formula1/gallery/12837/8528857/barca--day-one-pics
_______________________________________
CATALUNYA TESTING PHASE 1: FEBRUARY 19th to 22nd
_______________________________________
Here's the VivaF1 inforgraphic for test 2:
_____________Day 4 _____________
_____________Day 4 _____________
Drivers for the Day - February 22nd:
Red Bull - Mark Webber
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Jules Bianchi
Williams - AM: Pastor Maldonado PM: Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia -Luiz Razia Max Chilton
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Jules Bianchi
Williams - AM: Pastor Maldonado PM: Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia -
Day 4 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8515343/Barcelona-Day-Four-Live-
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/556
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21544410
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-8-barcelona/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1535/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-22-february-2013/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
Day 4 results:
Notes:
- Light rain has been dropping sporadically all day during testing.
- Marussia has opted to run Chilton in place of the scheduled Razia claiming it's because Chilton is simply more consistent, which aids their program.
- Awesome picture of a cheeky Lotus team member snapping a picture of McLaren's rear: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BDpd1ZtCUAEKeQt.jpg
- Track was dry enough for slicks only momentarily in the morning, during which everyone set their fastest laps.
- Hamilton did his time on Mediums.
Video:
Sky Sports Day 4 wrap up:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxpold_barcelona-test-1-day-4_auto#.USiTkW0ua6V
Ted's notebook Day 4:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xx...ted-s-notebook-the-f1-show_sport#.USiWtG0ua6U
News stories:
McLaren having trouble with new car:
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns24854.html
Chilton happy to step in for Razia:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/22/chilton-happy-test-razia-sits-barcelona/
Nico Hulkenberg impressed by Lotus form:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105671
Jenson Button says tires are easier to understand with the new Pirellis:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105670
Rosberg sure Mercedes can be race winner:
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns24852.html
Hulkenberg changes shoes to better fit tight Sauber:
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns24851.html
Räikkönen's mindset in F1:
http://www.f1pulse.com/news/2013022254/this-is-not-hollywood---this-is-f1-reminds-raikkonen
Button: we need work:
http://badgergp.com/2013/02/jenson-button-testing-barcelona/
Webber: we're satisfied:
http://badgergp.com/2013/02/mark-webber-testing-rb9-barcelona/
Kimi: I'm no Jedi master:
http://planet-f1.com/driver/18227/8513546/Raikkonen-I-m-no-Jedi-master
Button says he can avoid repeating his 2012 "dip" in performance with fairer tires:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/22/button-expects-avoid-2012-dip-fairer-tyres/
Day wrap up:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105679
Driver reactions:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8516884/Barca-Day-Four-Driver-reaction
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/22/2013-f1-testing-day-8-pictures/
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/2013-f1-barcelona-testing-day-4-photos.html
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9216/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-22-february-2013/
_____________Day 3 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - February 21st:
Red Bull - Mark Webber
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Adrian Sutil
Williams - AM: Pastor Maldonado PM: Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Max Chilton
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Adrian Sutil
Williams - AM: Pastor Maldonado PM: Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Max Chilton
Day 3 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/555
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-7-barcelona/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1534/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-21-february-2013/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
Day 3 results:
Notes:
- Adrian Sutil makes his F1 return today, last having driven a top-tier GP car in 2011. He is being evaluated through testing against Jules Bianchi for securing a racing seat for this season.
- It is an unusually cold day in Barcelona today. This will cause tires to degrade at an increased rate.
- Lotus did an extremely long 24 lap stint on Medium tires.
- Most of all teams had complete reliability. Only one red flag all day, and only at the very end right before testing ended for the day. Giedo running out of fuel on a drain run.
Video:
Sky Sports round up:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxol2n_barcelona-test-1-day-3_auto#.USdkC20ua6V
Ted's notebook day 3:
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xxomic_ted-s-notebook-barcelona-test-1-day-3_auto#.USbJ3W0ua6W
News stories:
New McLaren adapted to Button's style:
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns24847.html
Ecclestone and Todt to meet:
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns24846.html
Over seven stops in Australian race?
http://www.f1pulse.com/news/2013022150/were-going-to-see-seven-or-ten-pit-stops-in-australia
Drivers not a priority at Force India says Bruno Senna:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/21/d...d&utm_campaign=Feed:+Yallaf1com+(YallaF1.com)
Yet to be filled Force India seat to be hot topic in Barcelona:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/y...-india-seat-still-the-hot-topic-in-barcelona/
What's really going on with the "extreme degradation"?
http://www.scribblelive.com/Event/SinglePost.aspx?PostId=63977703
Morning wrap-up:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105656
Review:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105659
Boullier talking:
http://www.lotusf1team.com/Encouraging-Signs-for-Eric.html
Nico Rosberg says Mercedes will be closer to front runners:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...s-will-be-closer-to-the-front-runners-in-2013
Vettel Q&A:
http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2013/2/14281.html
Grosjean pleased with "impressive stint" - 24 laps on Medium tires:
http://en.espnf1.com/lotusf1/motorsport/story/101347.html
Sutil: I've done everything to get my comeback:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/21/sutil-comeback/
Ferrari induce exhaust failure to understand its limits:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/21/f...-failure-on-their-f138-to-explore-the-limits/
Williams competes trouble free day:
http://www.f1technical.net/news/18173?sid=a84387fbda638f796c7e8625df8b8e60
Reb Bull reliability up to par on day 3:
http://www.f1technical.net/news/18171?sid=a84387fbda638f796c7e8625df8b8e60
Jenson Button admits McLaren struggling to understand new car:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105661
Grosjean wants to crash less:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105663
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/21/2013-f1-testing-day-7-pictures/
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/2013-f1-barcelona-testing-day-3-in.html
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9215/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-21-february-2013/
_____________Day 2 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - February 20th:
Red Bull - Sebastian Vettel
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Paul Di Resta
Williams - Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Max Chilton
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Paul Di Resta
Williams - Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Max Chilton
Day 2 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/554
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-6-barcelona/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1533/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-20-february-2013/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
Day 2 results:
Notes:
- Mercedes running a new exhaust solution. Willams style but with no vanes affecting airflow in the way of the exhaust itself.
- Lotus had technical problems all day, changing transmission in the morning and not being able to do any long stints after on.
- Red Bull also kept their runs short due to smaller issues with their car, including a compromised pit stop attempt late in the day, requiring a tow back to the garage.
- Sauber tested their Drag Reduction Device today, in a somewhat surprising move.
- Pérez did his fastest time on softs, very late in the day.
- McLaren seem to be easier on the tires, at least in today's program, compared to the rest of the teams, which called the degradation, " extreme." See the following chart for long stint references: http://f1fullthrottle.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/barcelona_1.png
Video:
Sky Sports Barcelona 2013 Day 2 Round up:
http://youtu.be/6dhyu6Z9kWs
Ted's Notebook day 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntpzQkkGCbU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dhyu6Z9kWs
News stories:
Review:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/b...tops-as-mclaren-mp4-28-shows-impressive-pace/
Drivers concerned by “extreme” tyre degradation:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/20/drivers-concerned-extreme-tyre-degradation/
Räikkönen frustrated by technical problems:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290803/raikkonen-frustrated-by-technical-problems/
Hamilton: Mercedes constantly moving forward:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290800/hamilton-mercedes-constantly-moving-forward/
Räikkönen: When they fixed the car I had a sleep:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/21/raikkonen-while-they-fixed-the-car-i-had-a-sleep/
Marussia: We ticked off some important items on our checklist:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/marussia-we-ticked-off-some-important-items-on-our-checklist/
Sauber: We had some downtime due to small mechanical problems:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/sauber-we-had-some-downtime-due-to-small-mechanical-problems/
McLaren: An extremely productive day:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/mclaren-an-extremely-productive-day/
Red Bull: We know where the issues are:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/red-bull-we-know-where-the-issues-are/
Photo galleries:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9214/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-20-february-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/20/2013-f1-testing-day-6-pictures/
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/photos-2013-f1-barcelona-pre-season.html
_____________Day 1 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - February 19th:
Red Bull - Sebastian Vettel
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Paul Di Resta
Williams - Pastor Maldanado
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Max Chilton
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Fernando Alonso
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Paul Di Resta
Williams - Pastor Maldanado
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Max Chilton
Day 1 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/553
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-5-barcelona/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresults/1532/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-19-february-2013/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100950.html
Day 1 results:
Notes:
- Williams, the last team to unveil their 2013 car, the FW35, will be first shown in an event in the pitlane before it goes out for testing today.
- First test outing of Fernando Alonso in the new Ferrari F138.
- Adrian Sutil and Jules Bianchi will both be testing alongside the only confirmed driver so far, Di Resta.
- Rosberg's car had a gearbox failure early on in the day
- FIA deems Caterham and Williams exhaust conditioner vane solutions illegal.
- Lots of teams reported software issues strangely. Lotus hit with telemetry data corruption, flying blind after only two laps for a while. Reb Bull encountered baseline software issues themselves with prevented them from running for a time as well.
- Rosberg's time was done on Mediums.
Video:
General Sky Sports wrap up:
http://youtu.be/K9AS6I-dr-U
Ted's Notebook:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cW2URm5fhiI
News stories:
Pre-test brief:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105604
Sutil and Bianchi auditioning?
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/19/f1-fanatic-roundup-1902/
Pirelli Barcelona preview:
http://www.pitpass.com/48401-Pirelli-previews-the-first-Barcelona-test
Review:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/19/rosberg-pips-raikkonen-top-time-barcelona/
Rosberg fastest on day 1:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/19/barcelona-day-1-rosberg-fractionally-faster-than-raikkonen/
Mercedes in much better shape this year - Rosberg:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/101068.html
FW35 is 'a big improvement' - Maldonado:
http://en.espnf1.com/williams/motorsport/story/101080.html
Paul Di Resta: We got a good feel for [tires] once again:
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/paul-di-resta-we-got-good-feel-for-them.html
Vettel: At this stage it's still very difficult to judge:
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/vettel-at-this-stage-its-still-very.html
Vettel: Car feels better than 12 months ago:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/19/vettel-car-feels-12-months/
Lotus stunted by telemetry problems:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...try-problems-on-Day-One-of-the-Barcelona-test
Caterham and Williams exhausts illegal:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105623
Vettel: It's tough to keep the tires alive for many laps:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/v...o-keep-the-pirelli-tyres-alive-for-many-laps/
Williams pushes rule limits with their new 2013 car:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/williams-pushes-rule-limits-with-their-new-2013-car/
Sutil Vs. Bianchi:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/y...-india-seat-still-the-hot-topic-in-barcelona/
Alonso thinks the F138 is on another planet too:
http://www.yallaf1.com/2013/02/20/alonso-i-share-felipes-opinion-that-the-f138-is-on-another-planet/
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/20/2013-f1-testing-day-6-pictures/_mg_8598/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photos/9213/formula-1-test-at-circuit-de-catalunya-19-february-2013/
http://photos.speedtv.com/gallery/F...m_2_0213/slideshow/Sergio_Perez/02wk1ocflj5mo
http://www.formula1onlive.com/2013/02/day-1-photos-2013-barcelona-pre-season.html
_______________________________________
JEREZ TESTING: FEBRUARY 5th - 8th
_______________________________________
_____________Day 4 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - February 6th:
Red Bull - Sebastien Vettel
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Pedro De La Rosa
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Jules Bianchi / Paul Di Resta
Williams (2012 car) - Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Luiz Razia
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Pedro De La Rosa
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Jules Bianchi / Paul Di Resta
Williams (2012 car) - Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Luiz Razia
Day 4 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/552
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21379230
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/08/live-2013-preseason-testing-day-4-jerez/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresu...circuito-permanente-de-jerez-8-february-2013/
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100050.html
Day 4 results:
Lap totals:
1 Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) 145
2 Esteban Gutiérrez (Sauber) 142
3 Charles Pic (Caterham) 109
4 Sergio Pérez (McLaren) 97
5 Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull) 96
6 Jean-Eric Vergne (Toro Rosso) 92
7 Valtteri Bottas (Williams) 91
8 Kimi Räikkönen (Lotus) 82
9 Luiz Razia (Marussia) 81
10 Jules Bianchi (Force India) 56
11 Pedro de la Rosa (Ferrari) 50
12 Paul di Resta (Force India) 49
Notes:
-Pedro De La Rosa wasn't even able to complete two laps before the rear of the F138 caught fire forcing him to end his program extremely early today. But Ferrari was able to fix the car and send him out for more testing.
-Vettel set the top time, just 1 tenth faster than Gutiérrez in the Sauber, on Hard tires.
-Track debris temporarily halted testing before it was cleared out. A visible hole was left in the turf bordering the track alongside the rumble strip, but was deemed to be safe enough to continue with.
-As Pedro de la Rosa has an official non-race driver title at Ferrari, the timing screens have him down as car number 32. Jules Bianchi, who hopes to be promoted to race driver at Force India, has 15 rather than a test driver number. Does that mean something?
-Sauber completed more laps over the four days than anyone: 430
Video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ_o__2-bZg
http://youtu.be/bEwtyIMCJcw
News stories:
Ferrari catches fire during the first few laps of De La Rosa's testing debut:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290423/ferrari-catches-fire-as-de-la-rosa-debuts/
Räikkönen fastest, Hamilton furthest on final day of test:
http://www.gptoday.com/full_story/v...stest_Hamilton_furthest_on_final_day_of_test/
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/8479073/Chilton-Some-very-positive-signs
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/8479177/Vettel-Close-at-the-top
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/8482297/-No-King-Kimi-at-Lotus-
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/8482225/Lewis-comfortable-with-Merc-s-progress
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/8482332/Brawn-hails-Hamilton-s-approach
http://www.planetf1.com/driver/3213/8479560/Tost-Drivers-have-what-it-takes
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...k-hard-to-match-McLaren-s-simulator-programme
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...ys-at-Jerez-with-2012-car-have-been-valuable-
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1/news/12433/8482185/Driver-reaction-Jerez-Day-Four
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105497
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105504
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105509
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/08/2013-f1-testing-day-4-pictures/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photo...circuito-permanente-de-jerez-8-february-2013/
_____________Day 3 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - February 6th:
Red Bull - Sebastien Vettel
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Morning: James Rossiter Afternoon: Paul Di Resta
Williams (2012 car) - Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Max Chilton
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Kimi Räikkönen
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Esteban Gutiérrez
Force India - Morning: James Rossiter Afternoon: Paul Di Resta
Williams (2012 car) - Valtteri Bottas
Toro Rosso - Jean-Eric Vergne
Caterham - Charles Pic
Marussia - Max Chilton
Day 3 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/551
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21360298
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-3-jerez/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresu...circuito-permanente-de-jerez-7-february-2013/
Day 3 results:
Notes:
-Massa did his best time on softs, same as Romain in the Lotus on day 2.
-Mercedes made up their track-time deficit by having Nico go around the circuit over 140 times.
Video:
Ted's notebook:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGJvMZbgp4o
Interview with Webber:
http://youtu.be/0-_ocZl23cs
News stories:
James Rossiter hits pit crew member:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105465
Pirelli says Jerez surface has gotten too rough, possibly move venue?
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/07/hembery-jerez-surface-worse/
Reb Bull says, " No car will dominate this year:"
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105469
Ricciardo: Team listens to me more now
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105475
Massa: Button's lap time still incredible:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290386/massa-button-s-lap-time-still-incredible/
Räikkönen says the E21 feels better than last year's car already:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/07/raikkonen-e21-feels-years-car/
Boullier states that the team has adapted its structure around Kimi:
http://www.formula1.com/news/interviews/2013/2/14256.html
Ecclestone meets with teams:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105463
Rosberg says the team could've easily done even more laps:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/07/rosberg-laps/
Massa sets best time:
http://en.espnf1.com/f1/motorsport/story/100332.html
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/07/2013-f1-testing-day-3-pictures/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photo...circuito-permanente-de-jerez-7-february-2013/
http://expokinetic.com/?p=238
_____________Day 2 _____________
Test starts: 9am CET (8am GMT)
Test ends: 5pm CET (4pm GMT)
Drivers for the Day - February 6th:
Red Bull - Mark Webber
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Paul Di Resta / James Rossiter
Williams (2012 car) - Pastor Maldonado
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Max Chilton / Luiz Razia
McLaren - Sergio Pérez
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Lewis Hamilton
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Paul Di Resta / James Rossiter
Williams (2012 car) - Pastor Maldonado
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Max Chilton / Luiz Razia
Day 2 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/550
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21344814
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/06/live-2013-preseason-testing-day-2-jerez/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresu...circuito-permanente-de-jerez-6-february-2013/
Day 2 results:
Notes:
-Hamilton had a hydraulic problem with his brakes causing him to go off course on the backstraight in the same place Chilton went off yesterday. The impact with the barrier damaged the front left corner (suspension and associated aero parts). They only completed day 2 with 15 laps clocked, another one cut short.
-Romain Grosjean set the fastest time of the day on Soft compound tires.
-Sauber ran out of fuel while out on track toward the end of the day.
-Marussia suffered an engine problem cutting Razia's debut as an official driver in testing shot.
Video:
Sky TV general recap:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flLTZtQ-EW8
Ted's notebook:
http://youtu.be/V5zT9QZho_w
Hamilton's crash:
http://youtu.be/Z73eXE6y-jg
News stories:
Sky TV will broadcast live coverage of the final four days of testing in 3D:
http://www1.skysports.com/formula-1...celona-test-in-3D-from-28-February-to-3-March
Pérez instantly feels MP4-28's potential:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290341/perez-instantly-feels-mp4-28-s-potential/
Hamilton’s first test for Mercedes ended by crash:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/06/hamiltons-test-mercedes-ended-crash/
Brazilian Luiz Razia completes Marussia line-up for 2013:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21360286
Lewis Hamilton bullish amid Mercedes' setbacks:
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105456?source=mostpopular
Photo galleries:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-photo...circuito-permanente-de-jerez-6-february-2013/
http://www.formule1.nl/media-library/images/wintertest-jerez-6-februari-2013/
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/06/2013-f1-testing-day-2-pictures/
_____________Day 1 _____________
Drivers for the Day - February 5th:
Red Bull - Mark Webber
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Paul Di Resta
Williams (2012 car) - Pastor Maldonado
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Max Chilton
McLaren - Jenson Button
Ferrari - Felipe Massa
Lotus - Romain Grosjean
Mercedes - Nico Rosberg
Sauber - Nico Hulkenberg
Force India - Paul Di Resta
Williams (2012 car) - Pastor Maldonado
Toro Rosso - Daniel Ricciardo
Caterham - Giedo van der Garde
Marussia - Max Chilton
Day 1 live commentary (automatically archived):
http://live.autosport.com/commentary.php/id/549
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/f1-information/f1-live/f1-fanatic-live-2013-testing-day-1-jerez/
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/testresu...circuito-permanente-de-jerez-5-february-2013/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21312942
Day 1 results:
Notes:
-Fuel pump failure stunted McLaren's testing day.
-Max Chilton went off on the backstraight caused by broken suspension in the MR02.
(video: http://youtu.be/T4TqJxQNiKQ?t=17s)
-Overheating problem with the Mercedes W04 made severely cut down their testing program, only 11 laps completed.
-Button's best time of the day, fastest overall, was done on the hard compound tires.
Video wrap up:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_udLaiLPDlE
http://youtu.be/Jigq-MWrIPk
News stories:
Jenson Button's McLaren fastest on day one of Jerez testing:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21344146
Massa not disappointed by Button’s “incredible time”:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/05/massa-disappointed-buttons-incredible-time/
2013 is the start of a new era for Mercedes - Brawn
http://www.f1technical.net/news/18131?sid=5bb7cf149ded8b6a4c8790e201d00697
Webber: No big surprises for Red Bull:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290255/webber-no-big-surprises-for-red-bull/
Di Resta 'very comfortable' on first day:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290250/di-resta-very-comfortable-on-first-day/
Van der Garde hails Caterham progress:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290263/van-der-garde-hails-caterham-progress/
Button 'surprised' by pace-setting time
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290256/button-surprised-by-pace-setting-time/
Hülkenberg praises C32's high-speed grip:
http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/290269/hulkenberg-praises-c32-s-high-speed-grip/
Photo galleries:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2013/02/05/f1-cars-hit-track-testing-starts-spain/
http://www.formule1.nl/media-library/images/wintertest-jerez-5-februari-2013/
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