2013 Preseason Testing

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345211

By bud - 05 Feb 13, 10:02

- 05 Feb 13, 10:02#345211

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Looks like exhaust bodywork catching a light.

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Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345212

By LRW - 05 Feb 13, 10:03

- 05 Feb 13, 10:03#345212

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Looks like exhaust bodywork catching a light.

Thats Mercs secret out the bag - Rocket powered!!

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345213

By bud - 05 Feb 13, 10:06

- 05 Feb 13, 10:06#345213

Faulty electronics could have caused overheating, or it's just a cover. But with EBD still in vogue I think we will see more of these failures from others pushing the limits.

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345215

By Hammer278 - 05 Feb 13, 10:15

- 05 Feb 13, 10:15#345215

McLaren still trying to find the cause of the failure?

Hopefully the electronics glitch for Merc was just that, a glitch. If it's affecting the bodywork, there's some work to be done.

Breaking News:Lewis Hamilton has officially overtaken The Fonz in race wins. With 88 races less. Lol(Without a specially built blown diffuser, illegal front wing, preferential treatment)

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345216

By LRW - 05 Feb 13, 10:16

- 05 Feb 13, 10:16#345216

Faulty electronics could have caused overheating......

Yeah, thats whats being quoted from a number of sources in the Sky feed. But none of us ever know whats the truth. Its all smoke and mirrors.

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345218

By LRW - 05 Feb 13, 10:18

- 05 Feb 13, 10:18#345218

McLaren still trying to find the cause of the failure?

I've just spoken to McLaren and they say they don't yet know precisely why Button's car stopped (which seems to rule out a fuel depletion test). They're hoping to let us know ASAP but I was told the MP4-28 would be in the garage for "some time".

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345219

By LewEngBridewell - 05 Feb 13, 10:21

- 05 Feb 13, 10:21#345219

Hmph. Not an ideal start. :shock:

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Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345220

By LRW - 05 Feb 13, 10:26

- 05 Feb 13, 10:26#345220

Hmph. Not an ideal start.

Its the first morning, of the first day - best to find the glitches now - than, say on the last day of the last test...?

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345221

By LRW - 05 Feb 13, 10:28

- 05 Feb 13, 10:28#345221

McLaren confirm that Jenson Button's car has suffered a fuel pump failure and will be out of action for "some time" #skyf1

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345222

By LewEngBridewell - 05 Feb 13, 10:29

- 05 Feb 13, 10:29#345222

Hmph. Not an ideal start.

Its the first morning, of the first day - best to find the glitches now - than, say on the last day of the last test...?

You speak wisely, Sir. :yes:

Apologies. I'd taken leave of my senses. :wink:

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Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345227

By andrew - 05 Feb 13, 12:01

- 05 Feb 13, 12:01#345227

How's the grip on the Mclaren? :hehe:

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345228

By What's Burning? - 05 Feb 13, 12:02

- 05 Feb 13, 12:02#345228

Fuel pump was the cause for Button's stoppage.

"I don't want to be part of a forum where everyone has differing opinions." Boom...

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345230

By andrew - 05 Feb 13, 12:05

- 05 Feb 13, 12:05#345230

But he must have had some track time to report on the grip before the fuel pump went pop?

Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345231

By racechick - 05 Feb 13, 12:07

- 05 Feb 13, 12:07#345231

Nope. Not really. He did four out laps and that was it.

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Re: 2013 Preseason Testing#345233

By What's Burning? - 05 Feb 13, 12:09

- 05 Feb 13, 12:09#345233

Yeahp, I'm calling it now, Vettel wins his 4th straight title.