Driver line-up confirmed for Jerez test

32 comments on “Driver line-up confirmed for Jerez test”

1. 

   Enigma (@enigma)
   6th February 2012, 22:25

   You left out Bianchi – he’ll be doing morning runs for Force India on days 2 and 3.
   1. 

      Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
      6th February 2012, 23:07

      @enigma The last official confirmation I had made no mention of him – I saw they tweeted recently he would be driving, but not when. Once I get something official I’ll update it.
      1. 

         Enigma (@enigma)
         6th February 2012, 23:12

         Fair enough.
      2. 

         Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
         7th February 2012, 7:12

         Updated now.
         1. 

            Younger Hamii (@younger-hamii)
            7th February 2012, 17:59

            I didnt know there was a driver called ‘Felip Massa’ I only know the one with the first name Felipe
2. 

   Jake (@jleigh)
   6th February 2012, 22:26

   It’s that time of year again! When my girlfriend becomes increasingly frustrated as I sit for hours, glued to my laptop, constantly refreshing numerous tabs over and over…. LOVE IT!!!
   1. 

      George (@george)
      6th February 2012, 22:29

      Haha, and we dust off the age-old adage ‘testing times don’t mean anything’ :D
      1. 

         topdowntoedown (@topdowntoedown)
         7th February 2012, 9:19

         Which doesn’t stop us watching :)
3. 

   Ben (@nebjamin)
   6th February 2012, 22:43

   Does anyone know where there will be live timings?
   1. 

      Ben (@dirtyscarab)
      7th February 2012, 0:24

      Autosport will do live text updates and I’m guessing that there will be a few spanish websites offering fairly up to date live times from Jerez like there were last year.
4. 

   John H (@john-h)
   6th February 2012, 23:27

   Looking forward to seeing what Vettel will name his chassis :)
   1. 

      Ben (@dirtyscarab)
      7th February 2012, 0:26

      Ugly Una? Step-nosed Sarah?
      1. 

         @HoHum (@hohum)
         7th February 2012, 0:42

         Beaky Beckie ?
         1. 

            @HoHum (@hohum)
            7th February 2012, 0:44

            PlattyPussy ?
            1. 

               OmarR-Pepper (@)
               7th February 2012, 1:35

               OMFG so good with this one “Platty Pussy” hahahha … yeah the car reminds me of Sarah Jessica Parker, it even has the nostrils the same size!
   2. 

      Icthyes (@icthyes)
      7th February 2012, 10:10

      Ugly Betty
5. 

   S.J.M (@sjm)
   6th February 2012, 23:36

   Shame its not on TV, but cant wait to read up on each session.

   Im tipping Maldonado to be 1st to crash a car this season, or atleast bring out a Red Flag. Call it a hunch.
   1. 

      Ben (@dirtyscarab)
      7th February 2012, 0:23

      Oh, that’s a given.
6. 

   PatMac (@)
   6th February 2012, 23:40

   Why isn’t Mercedes running on Friday? Any particular reason for that decision?
   1. 

      Enigma (@enigma)
      6th February 2012, 23:58

      They’re only here to test the tyres and to give the drivers some track time, so they don’t need that much time. It would be completely different if they had their new car here, as they would want to get as much running as possible.

      That’s how I see it anyway.
7. 

   Legomanshair
   7th February 2012, 1:07

   If one of these stepped nose cars hit a tyre barrier head on, it will be like throwing a dart into a dartboard!
   1. 

      Keith Collantine (@keithcollantine)
      7th February 2012, 7:13

      They do have frontal impact crash tests for precisely that reason, you now. In that respect this year’s cars are little different to last year’s.
8. 

   matt90 (@matt90)
   7th February 2012, 2:11

   Did HRT make any tests with the ’10 car last year? I know the ’11 car didn’t see daylight until Aus, but I was wondering if just making a test is an improvement for them.
   1. 

      TheBrav3
      8th February 2012, 5:40

      It’s a massive improvement 2010 their first laps were done in qualy and 2011 3rd practice i think
9. 

   BradFerrari (@brad-ferrari)
   7th February 2012, 4:42

   What time does each test day start and finish?

   Cheers
   1. 

      TheBrav3
      8th February 2012, 5:41

      8am-4pm uk 9am-5pm cet
10. 

    Eggry (@eggry)
    7th February 2012, 4:48

    Why does Marussia decide to miss the first test? even HRT would run their last car…
    1. 

       dennis (@dennis)
       7th February 2012, 8:31

       @Eggry

       In soviet russia, car tests you.
       1. 

          Eggry (@eggry)
          7th February 2012, 8:40

          @dennis it makes sense! :P
11. 

    AndrewTanner (@andrewtanner)
    7th February 2012, 10:34

    I’m trying to find a reason why timing will be relevant.

    It largely won’t!

    I want to get excited about it, I guess I can get excited about seeing the cars move but that’s about it.
12. 

    Prisoner Monkeys (@prisoner-monkeys)
    7th February 2012, 10:37

    Interesting that Caterham are putting Giedo van der Garde in the car before Jarno Trulli (much less at all). I heard a rumour the other day – probably here – that Vitaly Petrov had an agreement in principle with the team to take Trulli’s seat, but had untl today to find sponsors. But now Trulli will not be getting into the car until Friday; I wonder if Caterham are buying Petrov some extra time?
13. 

    David.
    9th February 2012, 15:46

    It would be a shame to loose Petrov.

Comments are closed.