Mercedes GP MGP W01

[segedunum]

While Merc will certainly have more parts to come, and they haven't put anywhere near all their cards on the table, they are clearly missing some speed. They were OK over longer runs, but ultimately couldn't get close to what McLaren were doing that can't be explained away with fuel. You won't catch Schumacher making Rosberg's statement.

[Morteza]

Hi

Have they changed the exhaust outlet according to this picture of today's Jerez test?



By the way,Rosberg set the fastest lap in today's test.here's the complete results:

1. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, 1:20.927, 57 Laps
2. Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso, 1:21.031, 84 Laps
3. Nico Hulkenberg, Williams, 1:22.243, 118 Laps
4. Fernando Alonso, Ferrari, 1:22.895, 88 Laps
5. Kamui Kobayashi, BMW Sauber, 1:23.287, 55 Laps
6. Jenson Button, McLaren, 1:24.947, 68 Laps
7. Vitantonio Liuzzi, Force India, 1:24.968, 71 Laps
8. Vitaly Petrov, Renault, 1:25.440, 27 Laps
9. Mark Webber, Red Bull, 1:26.502, 50 Laps
10. Timo Glock, Virgin, 1:38.734, 5 Laps

[WhiteBlue]

This was the situation when the rain started.

Circuit status: Air temperature: 11 ° C
Track temperature: 10 ° C
Test times Updated: 09:45
driver team Drive time difference #
1. N. Rosberg Mercedes GP W01 1:20.927 9
2. S. Buemi Toro Rosso STR5 1:21.031 +0,104 8 pit
3. N. Hülkenberg Williams FW32 1:22.243 +1,316 12
4. F. Alonso Ferrari F10 1:22.895 +1,968 8
5. K. Kobayashi Sauber C29 1:23.787 +2,860 7 pit
6. J. Button McLaren MP4-25 1:24.947 +4,020 4 pit
7. V. Liuzzi Force India VJM-03 1:24.968 +4,041 6 pit
8. V. Petrov Renault R30 1:25.440 +4,513 9 pit
9. M. Webber Red Bull Racing RB6 1:26.502 +5,575 4 pit

The car felt very good today. Compared to Valencia where I was sitting too low which affected my visibility and the set-up wasn't perfect, today I felt really comfortable and I could push so it was an enjoyable day and a good start to the test for me. Our objective here is to learn as much as possible, put miles on the car and engine to check the reliability and to make progress on our set-up work. The rain is a little frustrating but the car feels good to drive and that's what's important.

I looks like they corrected the issues with the balance, the seat and the exhausts that hampered Merc in the Valencia test. They could be on par with Ferrari again.

[gluon]

Though irrelevant at this stage (interim and ilegal engine cover) I've noticed they've exposed the exhausts even more. On the other hand the exhaust pipes themselves sported a different shape (oblique cut rather than straight).

Nice progress regarding the balance of the car, however the car came to a halt at the end of the session causing a red flag.

Any news on what might have been the problem? Too much water on some still uninsulated wiring? Running out of fuel test?

[WhiteBlue]

Rosberg stops after bend 5
16:54 - Rosberg's car is in the gravel after turn 5. Whether it is spun or made a crash is not shown.

It was a spin into a gravel bed apparently. Unknown at the time wether component failure or driver error.

[mx_tifoso]

Great rear end shot, especially of the exhaust.

[gluon]

They've removed the dark fairing around the exhaust and cut the pipe in a different angle.

[A13EX_f]

any ideas on what the box on top of schumis helmet is for must work along with the box on the side of the cockpit protector

[WhiteBlue]

any ideas on what the box on top of schumis helmet is for must work along with the box on the side of the cockpit protector

accelerometers to test how much the head gets stabilized by the muscles or buffeted in the wind?

[Darknight]

Checking the strain on his neck muscles...

[Timstr]

The cooling ducts on either side of the the airbox have been moved forward for some reason.

Valencia:http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/u ... 2010-1.jpg

Jerez:http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/u ... G_2105.jpg

[wesley123]

probably has to do something with pressure etc.

[RacingManiac]

looks like they added a panel to it....

Rosberg from yesterday: http://www.autosport.com/gallery/photo.php/id/13245288

Schumacher from today: http://www.autosport.com/gallery/photo.php/id/13245315

[ringo]

any ideas on what the box on top of schumis helmet is for must work along with the box on the side of the cockpit protector

accelerometers to test how much the head gets stabilized by the muscles or buffeted in the wind?

There is another one on the side of the cockpit. Maybe it's measuring something relating to the intake behind it. The couldn't be bothered to build a rig like Mclaren so they stuck the devices on Shu
Or it could even be relative motion between his head and the chassis, vibrations etc.

[Timstr]

looks like they added a panel to it....

Rosberg from yesterday: http://www.autosport.com/gallery/photo.php/id/13245288

Schumacher from today: http://www.autosport.com/gallery/photo.php/id/13245315

Here you can clearly see it's a quick and dirty solution:
http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/bild ... 729&sort=1