Renault Target Big Four

Renault team did not set targets on the grandiose Formula 1 competition in 2010. As stated principal team, Eric Boullier, they only hoped to enter the competitive position of the four great in the beginning of this season, although it also must have ambition through a very big hurdle. Results pre-season test last month to make Renault not too optimistic. The problem, as long as the tests are carried out in Spain, the French car manufacturer is difficult to penetrate the dominance of the candidates won, such as Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull Racing, and Mercedes GP. "It is very difficult to understand and see in detail the results of winter testing, and how they compare with other teams. You see, we do not know what they do approach," says Boullier late prime F1 series in 2010 in Bahrain, March 14. "We made the decision to always fill up the fuel in each test because we believe that this is the best way to understand and develop the car. To look up, I hope we can approach the four teams great," added the man from France who now following the lead team's Flavio Briatore. Robert Kubica also agreed with the statement of the boss. Poland was admitted drivers very difficult to say how much power Renault. However, Kubica admitted that Renault has worked very well and are on the right track. "Hard to say about its performance, but we are on the right path. We also have not come up with all the latest updates, and no aero upgrades in Bahrain later. We hope that (aero) will match the wind tunnel so that the performance could be better," Kubica said. "Overall, the four top teams seem a bit closer, but there are some who are still hiding their potential during the test. So far, I think Ferrari and Mercedes looks very strong," he said. Meanwhile, Vitaly Petrov Kubica as teammates who will perform his debut in F1 at the end of the arena this season claims can not wait to perform. He wanted to prove that many people mistakenly thought that he was nervous about the competitive race this land the jet velocity. "People asked me if I was nervous. But I've never race and I knew what I needed to do," said the Russian drivers origin. "Of course there are differences in F1 and I am still learning about cars and how to work with the team. However, I feel in good condition and I can not wait to race in Bahrain," he concluded.

Source : compas.com

Schumacher: Mercedes has not fit expectations

BARCELONA-Michael Schumacher said the Mercedes team have not been able to develop their speed, after a seven-time world champion did not impressive training Friday (26 / 2).

German counterpart Nicolas Hülkenberg made the fastest time for Williams, faster than Fernando Alonso Ferrari pebalap, on the second day test ahead of the competition next March. "We're not in a position like we had hoped we could do," said Schumacher, who was 41 years old, told reporters.

"The issue in this training is that we are too far from what we expected," said the German pebalap active again after a three-year race back from the arena of race. Schumacher was seventh fastest in pebalap formal training just two days away in Barcelona, before the opening races held this season in Bahrain on March 14.

Mercedes took the world championship last year before hiring pebalap Brawn German but Ferrari and Red Bull just more impressive in appearance before the race this season. But training can not be used as a benchmark because of the fuel strategy.

Source : www.mediaindonesia.com

Webber Show Gemilag

Barcelona - Mark Webber gave a signal that he was as one of the drivers to be reckoned with this season. Red Bull racer was performed brilliantly and finished first in the test in Barcelona.

In a trial session held Thursday (25/2/2010) malam WIB, Webber became the fastest to record 1 minute 21, 487 seconds. Drivers who finish fourth last season it was menggeber his car Rb6 through 56 rounds.

Second place filled with Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg is 1.027 seconds slower than Webber. Williams driver complements Nicolas Hülkenberg time three large with 1 minute 22.684 seconds.

Double world champion Fernando Alonso who experienced engine problems in the fifth position. Meanwhile, Jenson Button last champion occupies the sixth step.

Position - Name Drivers - Teams - Notes Left - Total Wipe
1. Mark Webber Red Bull 1m21.487s 57
2. Nico Rosberg Mercedes 1m22.514s + 1.027s 58
3. Nicolas Hülkenberg Williams 1m22.684s + 1.197s 59
4. Pedro de la Rosa 1m23.321s Sauber + 1.834s 53
5. Fernando Alonso Ferrari 1m24.580s + 3.093s 22
6. Jenson Button McLaren 1m24.582s + 3.095s 44
7. Alguersuari Jaime Toro Rosso 1m24.86s + 3.382s 72
8. Tonio Liuzzi Force India 1m25.303s + 3.816s 33
9. Vitaly Petrov Renault 1m26.208s + 4.721s 54
10. Lucas in the Virgin Grassi 1m27.057s + 5.570s 31
11. Fairuz Fauzy 8.308s + 1m29.795s Lotus 37

Bridgestone Stand back from F1

Bridgestone announce that this year is the last year for them to participate in the F1 race cars. Although many efforts have been made that they still supply the tires for the racing team, the decision was unanimous. Worldcarfans site reported on Tuesday (23/2/2010).

The Racing Team Dizziness because during in already familiar with the character of Bridgestone tires.

Largest tire factory in Japan that make the land a jet racing scene since 1997. From 2008 until 2010, Bridgestone became the sole supplier to all F1 teams. For your information, Bridgestone annual spending reached Rp 560 trillion. They may withdraw because F1 team have grown to 11 team, not including USF1 and Compos, though they may not have been able to participate in three initial series.

Some tire manufacturers have expressed interest in replacing Bridgestone. Among the Michelin. Manufacturing of France was once active and 59 GP wins achieved from 1978 to 1984.

Michelin spokeswoman said it wanted to enliven the stage race provided the jet land regulations regarding fuel efficiency and reduced CO2.

In addition, manufacturers from South Korea, or Hankook Kumho, Bridgestone replacing interest in 2011. However, the latest news from the media Spain, El Mundo Deportivo that the tire manufacturer of the State Ginseng is not serious.

Meanwhile, the F1 teams reportedly very concerned about tire problems for 2011. Beradasarkan regulations 2010, every pebalap may only use 11 sets of tires, from the original 14 sets per event.

The Drivers F1 pre-season test in Barcelona

Pebalap F1 pre-season test in BarcelonaBARCELONA, before appearing on the series of prime Formula 1 (F1) in 2010, the drivers have the opportunity to conduct a pre-season test for four days in Barcelona. Trials that took place at Circuit de Catalunya on Thursday (25/2/2010) until Sunday (28/2/2010) This is the final test after test in Valencia at the beginning of the month and two weeks in a row at Jerez.

GP McLaren and Mercedes have decided to create an alternative to the four-day pebalapnya it. Jenson Button and Nico Rosberg will appear on the first day, then Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher on the next day.

Meanwhile, Ferrari will put Fernando Alonso at the first two days, while Felipe Massa had the opportunity on Saturday and Sunday. Team based in Maranello is also said, in Barcelona, they will do some updates.

"Machinery is certain! However, in Barcelona will have some aerodynamic updates on the system," the statement bearing the team jump up and down the horse

Big Four predictions Schumi F1 2010

Jerez - veteran racers Michael Schumacher gives predictions about the strength maps F1 season 2010. According to him, there are four teams that will be a major competitor. Who are they?Schumi is the opinion of the conclusions of his observations during the test session at Jerez. He saw the competition on the track will only be dominated by teams like Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, and of course his own team, Mercedes GP.Seven-time F1 champion was able to occupy the sixth position in the test session and managed to devour 207 laps during the two appearances. Although considered pretty good, Schumacher did not want a big head. He's also considering other opponents that are still unread strength."It was very difficult for us all, especially in the desire to translate the team," said the former Ferrari driver, the F1 Live, Sunday, February 14."We are in the calculation of four large, but several other teams also appear to have advantages. For example, Sauber, they have a very fast car and the power that Renault is still a question mark, "he said. (bs)but this is only the initial prediction and said Schumacher could change with the fuel strategy.

Source : www.fajar.co.id

Button, Alonso and Nico Rosberg Show on First Day in Barcelona

BARCELONA, Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso and Nico Rosberg will appear on the first day of pre-season test of Formula 1 in Barcelona this week. They will help prepare the team before the final show on prime season series in Sakhir, Bahrain, March 14 next.

Pre-season exercise for four days in Barcelona was to be the last. Earlier, the contestants had done three pilot pre-season, namely in Valencia and two weeks in a row at Jerez.

Pre-season exercise for four days in Barcelona was to be the last. In Barcelona, the nine teams last season into line-ups, plus two brand-new Virgin Racing team and Lotus, for the 2010 season, will take part in the exercises which began on Thursday (25/2/2010) until Sunday (28/2/2010 ). They will clash at the speed of Circuit de Catalunya.

Although not all teams have completed their preparations for the test pebalapnya this week, most of them have confirmed how and what to do on the test later.

McLaren will put pebalapnya in turn, did not like that done on the previous tests. This time, Button who became the fastest in Jerez last week will have the opportunity on Thursday and Saturday. His partner, Lewis Hamilton, will conduct trials on Friday and Saturday. Mercedes GP remains with the tactic that was used on three previous tests, with Rosberg appeared on the first day and the third, while Michael Schumacher will be sitting in the cockpit on two other days. Meanwhile, Ferrari's first opportunity to Alonso. Pebalap Spain, former world champion in 2005 and 2006, it will perform tests on the first two days, before giving a chance to Felipe Massa in the last two days. Other teams who have confirmed who will appear pebalapnya is Williams, who displays Nicolas Hülkenberg in the first two days, before being acquired by Rubens Barrichello. Renault put Vitaly Petrov on the first two days before Robert Kubica. Meanwhile, Vitantonio Liuzzi will first try to Force India in the first two days, before the turn Adrian Sutil.