2008 Jerez Test 22-25 July

[axle]

Looks like a few teams (BMW and Toyota for definate) are using the test to evaluate their Monza aero updates.




The Honda doesn't seem to be in a high DF config either...

[axle]

Actually they could be doing 2009 testing alongside Monza testing.

The Ferrari appears to have the nose hole on so I'm guess that they are focussed (today) on Hungary.

[Sawtooth-spike]

in the Picture above

Is it just me or is the Sidepods on the BMW look alot more square than usual? Might just be my eyes or the light

[Ogami musashi]

The BMW is equiped with a KERS system.

The sidepods contain batteries.

One of the mechanics was electrocuted this morning touching one part, he has nothing serious.

[Scotracer]

This is only going to escalate the nay-sayers opinions that KERS isn't safe.

Anyway...

I wonder why they are running a low downforce setup at Jerez since it's a high downforce track. Would doing so really help with testing the aero for Monza?

Also, I can't wait for the cars to roll out on 2009 tyres, as we may see some teams using 2009 prototypes

[zac510]

in the Picture above

Is it just me or is the Sidepods on the BMW look alot more square than usual? Might just be my eyes or the light

I think you are right.

[Ogami musashi]

in the Picture above

Is it just me or is the Sidepods on the BMW look alot more square than usual? Might just be my eyes or the light

I think you are right.

The BMW is equiped with a KERS system.

The sidepods contain batteries.

[Principessa]

Axl, it's an updated F1.08 fitted with KERS and adapted to some of the new aero rules for 2009. I think that's why the sidepod loos loke that.

http://www.f1technical.net/news/9946

In August there is a test at Monza, so most of the teams will only test their Monza package there.

[zac510]

The sidepods contain batteries.

Why would they put such heavy objects in the sidepods? I expected that they would put them all 'in' the fuel tank region.

Perhaps just a temporary measure!

[Ogami musashi]

surely, the car is a F1.07C by the way.

but it is also possible they are testing 2009 sidepods. they do have a minimum radius.

[Conceptual]

surely, the car is a F1.01C by the way.

but it is also possible they are testing 2009 sidepods. they do have a minimum radius.

Is there an actual car with that designation? I thought the F1.06 was the earliest BMW chassis....

Chris

[Ogami musashi]

you mean the latest? the latest is F1.08, last year F1.07( the C seems to be an interim one) and so on.

[Conceptual]

you mean the latest? the latest is F1.08, last year F1.07( the C seems to be an interim one) and so on.

So, you meant F1.07C instead of F1.01C?

Chris

[Ogami musashi]

doh! my bad...i edit it ..thanks

[Conceptual]

I was thrown off, but now it makes sense.

Thanks for clearing it up!

Chris