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
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 26, 2010
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
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
Thursday, February 25, 2010
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 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.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
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
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
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
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
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.
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.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Stefan Team GP Practice Failure in Portugal
Formula One team, Stefan cancel GP practice in Portugal is due mingu tires used less. Serbia F1 team is not already enrolled for the 2010 season following the race but still intend to follow the team let alone a newcomer AS F1 Campos and Tampi may cancel at the opening race in Bahrain on March 14.
"We have not done the training front this time because the tires are still looking for solutions that will be used," said the boss told autosport.com Zoran Stefanovic, Monday (23 / 2
"We are still looking for a suitable tires and will not practice with the tires that do not fit with our vehicles in high-speed training," he said.
Stefanovic said last week he had approached contract certainty former world champion driver Jacques Villeneuve as though they were like pebalap Canada considers it cool speculation.
"We have not done the training front this time because the tires are still looking for solutions that will be used," said the boss told autosport.com Zoran Stefanovic, Monday (23 / 2
"We are still looking for a suitable tires and will not practice with the tires that do not fit with our vehicles in high-speed training," he said.
Stefanovic said last week he had approached contract certainty former world champion driver Jacques Villeneuve as though they were like pebalap Canada considers it cool speculation.
Schumacher's Ferrari sponsor
Ferrari's Michael Schumacher seized sponsor Formula 1 championship this year. Besides Ferrari, Schumacher also called McLaren, Red Bull, and of course his team is now Mercedes as the strongest candidate.
Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes is a winner of four candidates this year. But I'm not sure which team is the strongest candidate, "said the driver who had just made a comeback after announcing retirement in 2006.
The man who began his career at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix is also called Renault and Sauber as a dark horse team. The rest of the other teams must pay attention to the tire problems that often alternating sepanjag to be able to compete musm competition.
"Even so I did not dare to make sure that you'll play a lot with the issue of fuel load. So, there is much speculation about the size even for our success, but it was very interesting," said Schumacher.
He himself had just completed test session in Jerez, Spain, on Thursday and Saturday. He completed a total of 207 laps and finishing in eighth position with the fastest time Raihan 1:20,613.
Although including not bad for drivers who have never touched the cloth for more than three years, Schumacher did not want to hasty with calling himself will take the podium again soon. 41-year-old drivers are more like to talk about progress with the new car from Mercedes. "
I and Mercedes are still undergoing the program according to plan we wanted to do. I'm getting to understand the condition of the car. It's a good hi for us," said Schumacher.
Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes is a winner of four candidates this year. But I'm not sure which team is the strongest candidate, "said the driver who had just made a comeback after announcing retirement in 2006.
The man who began his career at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix is also called Renault and Sauber as a dark horse team. The rest of the other teams must pay attention to the tire problems that often alternating sepanjag to be able to compete musm competition.
"Even so I did not dare to make sure that you'll play a lot with the issue of fuel load. So, there is much speculation about the size even for our success, but it was very interesting," said Schumacher.
He himself had just completed test session in Jerez, Spain, on Thursday and Saturday. He completed a total of 207 laps and finishing in eighth position with the fastest time Raihan 1:20,613.
Although including not bad for drivers who have never touched the cloth for more than three years, Schumacher did not want to hasty with calling himself will take the podium again soon. 41-year-old drivers are more like to talk about progress with the new car from Mercedes. "
I and Mercedes are still undergoing the program according to plan we wanted to do. I'm getting to understand the condition of the car. It's a good hi for us," said Schumacher.
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