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[Jabberwocky]

looks like Merc have won this race first

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[bud]

Sauber already passed it too.

[Jabberwocky]

Must of missed that.

Rumors are that Redbull is well behind in the design stage, because of the championship fight from last year. However they have a good base to work from.

[spankyham]

Ferrari and Mercedes passed at the same time.

[andrew]

The Tiffosi are trying to sneak wins already!

But Sauber won this race back in early December.

Sauber reveals 2013 F1 car has passed all mandatory crash tests

Sauber has become the first Formula 1 team to reveal it has passed all the mandatory crash tests for its 2013 car.

The Swiss squad said on Wednesday morning that the C32, the chassis the team will use during the 2013 season, was now fully homologated to begin testing next year.

Cars must pass all crash tests before they can take to the track in testing. The rule was introduced at the start of 2012.

"The C32 chassis and safety structures have passed their FIA safety tests. So, fully homologated and ready for winter testing," said Sauber on Twitter.

Winter testing kicks off at the Jerez circuit on February 5.

[Hammer278]

I would've preferred Merc failing the crash test....meaning they're going very aggressive on the chassis for 2013.

[scotty]

I would've preferred Merc failing the crash test....meaning they're going very aggressive on the chassis for 2013.

It's not a good thing to fail crash tests and doesn't sign an aggressive (or rather, quick) car design - as HRT proved in recent years. Failing the crash test just means they didn't design a part properly.

[bud]

It's a slow news day

[Hammer278]

I would've preferred Merc failing the crash test....meaning they're going very aggressive on the chassis for 2013.

It's not a good thing to fail crash tests and doesn't sign an aggressive (or rather, quick) car design - as HRT proved in recent years. Failing the crash test just means they didn't design a part properly.

McLaren had failed their crash test before producing that insane MP4/19 in 2005.

[spankyham]

I would've preferred Merc failing the crash test....meaning they're going very aggressive on the chassis for 2013.

It's not a good thing to fail crash tests and doesn't sign an aggressive (or rather, quick) car design - as HRT proved in recent years. Failing the crash test just means they didn't design a part properly.

McLaren had failed their crash test before producing that insane MP4/19 in 2005.

I'm pretty sure the F2004 failed its first crash test as well.

[Jabberwocky]

every HRT ever made failed it's test the 1st time round.

[bud]

I would've preferred Merc failing the crash test....meaning they're going very aggressive on the chassis for 2013.

It's not a good thing to fail crash tests and doesn't sign an aggressive (or rather, quick) car design - as HRT proved in recent years. Failing the crash test just means they didn't design a part properly.

McLaren had failed their crash test before producing that insane MP4/19 in 2005.

Do you mean the 20? That's still my favourite car in terms of looks!

[Hammer278]

Oh yeah...the 20. They had the MP4/17 in 2003, then the failed MP4/18 in 2004....so they ran the 17D that year...and in 2005 skipped the 19 and went straight to 20. I remember now.

And yeah, the 20 is still the best looking F1 car since I started watching the sport.