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**primaveraloler** · 10-12-2009, 10:06 PM

what about a race on thursday...half length maybe featuring the test drivers only

And a test day for them on Wednesday? And what not?!

**DioraMoostebeers** · 10-13-2009, 12:14 AM

Months ago Gary Anderson advocated Thursday testing at the track and this makes more sense than AFTER a grand prix.

New drivers would have an opportunity to test before a race and an exhausted team would not have to endure an additional day.

How would this affect the engine and gearbox rules - more allowed for testing?

I agree but F1 would, in my view, need to stop back-to-back races so teams have time to get set up at the next venue and be ready to test on Thursday.

I think having one engine and gearbox for "testing only" could solve this issue.

**Nafheense** · 10-13-2009, 12:21 AM

I cant believe they are only just twigging on to this, ive been saying this for years!!

**dxpfmP0l** · 10-13-2009, 01:21 AM

I prefer the Monday test.

I would like to see each team run a single car for the official test driver with a second car on a couple of times per season for a youngster (preferably from the host GP's country - or nearby if no suitable tallent is available).

To keep costs down there shouldn't be a test after every GP. If there is only a single week gap, or if the track is a winter test haven.

**Rupeviv** · 10-13-2009, 02:17 AM

i think Thursday test before grands prix where a two or more week gap is in place, gives more time for the whole team IMO. There should then be less long breaks, and more 2 week intervals and less 1 week breaks. Time for teams to test AND keeps us fans bored less of the time!

I think thursday test are a great idea, not so sure on monday tests, especially if it was a fruitless race weekend before!

Thursday wins in my book as a better F1 test day, Id definatly be for that.

**dittygari** · 10-13-2009, 02:58 AM

And a test day for them on Wednesday? And what not?!

not really...just a testing session of around 10 laps...with the qualifying / race to follow....there's no reason why everything can't be done in 1 day...esp if you are reducing the race distance....

**primaveraloler** · 10-13-2009, 03:01 AM

not really...just a testing session of around 10 laps...with the qualifying / race to follow....there's no reason why everything can't be done in 1 day...esp if you are reducing the race distance....

They lose testing time, after all they will have only one day every 2nd week, why lose it with allowing drivers like Badoer to possibly destroy the car before the race week end even started?

**esenesesinas** · 10-13-2009, 03:11 AM

No it doesn't.
The teams will use the day to set up their cars for the coming week end instead of testing new drivers or parts for future GP.

**bZEUWO4F** · 10-13-2009, 03:45 PM

I prefer the Monday test.

I would like to see each team run a single car for the official test driver with a second car on a couple of times per season for a youngster (preferably from the host GP's country - or nearby if no suitable tallent is available).

To keep costs down there shouldn't be a test after every GP. If there is only a single week gap, or if the track is a winter test haven.

Sounds sensible. They shouldn't either have to use their normal season allocation of engines either. A suitable allocation, say 2 engines can be given for testing purposes, if they blow up, no more testing!

**cialesxtr** · 10-13-2009, 06:56 PM

Bernie in sensible logical idea shocker!!

I'm speechless, I'm really am. Obviously I'd be all for it if it was ever implemented, provided it was proper testing without silly engine/gearbox/tyre limits.

**dxpfmP0l** · 10-13-2009, 09:31 PM

Sounds sensible. They shouldn't either have to use their normal season allocation of engines either. A suitable allocation, say 2 engines can be given for testing purposes, if they blow up, no more testing!

Agreed. And one gearbox.

**primaveraloler** · 10-13-2009, 10:47 PM

Originally Posted by Mark Sounds sensible. They shouldn't either have to use their normal season allocation of engines either. A suitable allocation, say 2 engines can be given for testing purposes, if they blow up, no more testing!

Agreed. And one gearbox. Are you guys kidding?!

17 testing days with 2 engines and one gearbox?
They run between 1 and 2 race distances on a typical testing day.
Where did you see a F1 engine that can survive at least 10 race distances or a gearbox for 20 race distances?!

**evarekataVame** · 10-14-2009, 01:42 AM

Agreed. And one gearbox.

That would be a bit harsh for teams wanting to test a new design of gearbox

(it's not subject to the engine freeze AFAIK)

**dxpfmP0l** · 10-14-2009, 04:39 AM

Are you guys kidding?!

17 testing days with 2 engines and one gearbox?
They run between 1 and 2 race distances on a typical testing day.
Where did you see a F1 engine that can survive at least 10 race distances or a gearbox for 20 race distances?!

Didn't mean that. I was speaking of the "youngster car" that would get a roll out 2 or 3 times a season.

10-12-2009, 10:06 PM	#21
primaveraloler Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 568 Senior Member	what about a race on thursday...half length maybe featuring the test drivers only And a test day for them on Wednesday? And what not?! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 12:14 AM	#22
DioraMoostebeers Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 513 Senior Member	Months ago Gary Anderson advocated Thursday testing at the track and this makes more sense than AFTER a grand prix. New drivers would have an opportunity to test before a race and an exhausted team would not have to endure an additional day. How would this affect the engine and gearbox rules - more allowed for testing? I agree but F1 would, in my view, need to stop back-to-back races so teams have time to get set up at the next venue and be ready to test on Thursday. I think having one engine and gearbox for "testing only" could solve this issue. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Nafheense Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 517 Senior Member	I cant believe they are only just twigging on to this, ive been saying this for years!! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 01:21 AM	#24
dxpfmP0l Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	I prefer the Monday test. I would like to see each team run a single car for the official test driver with a second car on a couple of times per season for a youngster (preferably from the host GP's country - or nearby if no suitable tallent is available). To keep costs down there shouldn't be a test after every GP. If there is only a single week gap, or if the track is a winter test haven. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 02:17 AM	#25
Rupeviv Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 448 Senior Member	i think Thursday test before grands prix where a two or more week gap is in place, gives more time for the whole team IMO. There should then be less long breaks, and more 2 week intervals and less 1 week breaks. Time for teams to test AND keeps us fans bored less of the time! I think thursday test are a great idea, not so sure on monday tests, especially if it was a fruitless race weekend before! Thursday wins in my book as a better F1 test day, Id definatly be for that. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 02:58 AM	#26
dittygari Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 549 Senior Member	And a test day for them on Wednesday? And what not?! not really...just a testing session of around 10 laps...with the qualifying / race to follow....there's no reason why everything can't be done in 1 day...esp if you are reducing the race distance.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 03:01 AM	#27
primaveraloler Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 568 Senior Member	not really...just a testing session of around 10 laps...with the qualifying / race to follow....there's no reason why everything can't be done in 1 day...esp if you are reducing the race distance.... They lose testing time, after all they will have only one day every 2nd week, why lose it with allowing drivers like Badoer to possibly destroy the car before the race week end even started? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 03:11 AM	#28
esenesesinas Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 512 Senior Member	No it doesn't. The teams will use the day to set up their cars for the coming week end instead of testing new drivers or parts for future GP. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 03:45 PM	#29
bZEUWO4F Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 489 Senior Member	I prefer the Monday test. I would like to see each team run a single car for the official test driver with a second car on a couple of times per season for a youngster (preferably from the host GP's country - or nearby if no suitable tallent is available). To keep costs down there shouldn't be a test after every GP. If there is only a single week gap, or if the track is a winter test haven. Sounds sensible. They shouldn't either have to use their normal season allocation of engines either. A suitable allocation, say 2 engines can be given for testing purposes, if they blow up, no more testing! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 06:56 PM	#30
cialesxtr Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Bernie in sensible logical idea shocker!! I'm speechless, I'm really am. Obviously I'd be all for it if it was ever implemented, provided it was proper testing without silly engine/gearbox/tyre limits. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 09:31 PM	#31
dxpfmP0l Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Sounds sensible. They shouldn't either have to use their normal season allocation of engines either. A suitable allocation, say 2 engines can be given for testing purposes, if they blow up, no more testing! Agreed. And one gearbox. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-13-2009, 10:47 PM	#32
primaveraloler Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 568 Senior Member	Originally Posted by Mark Sounds sensible. They shouldn't either have to use their normal season allocation of engines either. A suitable allocation, say 2 engines can be given for testing purposes, if they blow up, no more testing! Agreed. And one gearbox. Are you guys kidding?! 17 testing days with 2 engines and one gearbox? They run between 1 and 2 race distances on a typical testing day. Where did you see a F1 engine that can survive at least 10 race distances or a gearbox for 20 race distances?! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2009, 01:42 AM	#33
evarekataVame Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 590 Senior Member	Agreed. And one gearbox. That would be a bit harsh for teams wanting to test a new design of gearbox (it's not subject to the engine freeze AFAIK) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-14-2009, 04:39 AM	#34
dxpfmP0l Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 405 Senior Member	Are you guys kidding?! 17 testing days with 2 engines and one gearbox? They run between 1 and 2 race distances on a typical testing day. Where did you see a F1 engine that can survive at least 10 race distances or a gearbox for 20 race distances?! Didn't mean that. I was speaking of the "youngster car" that would get a roll out 2 or 3 times a season. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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