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With Only 45 days to go to the Bahrain GP, I thought it was time for a pre season ramble,
I know, I know...it's early...but I couldn't wait
Here are a few selected snippets...
2011 Rule Changes...
In - Moveable rear wings, new tyre supplier, return of KERS, 107% qualifying rule, clampdown on long working hours.
Out - F-Duct, double diffuser, team orders,
Gearboxes to last 5 races now instead of 4.
Teams...
Ferrari...
Unveil their new machine on Friday 26th jan at Maranello, called the F150 to celebrate
150 years of the unification of Italy...on the 17th march 1861, national unity was proclaimed in Turin, which became the first capital of Italy.
Mercedes...
Their new simulator will not be ready until the 2012 season,
How will this affect Mr Schumacher...
Lotus...
No sign of a resolution to the row over the use of the Lotus name in F1, so they go to a full trial starting on the 21st March...Yes, after the season begins!
Testing...
Pirelli tyre tests conducted on 19-20 Nov 2010 in Abu Dhabi,
all 12 teams were present over the 2 days...and who got to the top of the time sheets?
step forward Mr Massa
Testing, testing...
The show starts to warm up on the following dates:
Feb 1 - 3 Valencia
Feb 10 - 13 Jerez
Feb 18 - 21 Barcelona
Strap yourselves in...it's going to be a fantastic season
I know, I know...it's early...but I couldn't wait
Here are a few selected snippets...
2011 Rule Changes...
In - Moveable rear wings, new tyre supplier, return of KERS, 107% qualifying rule, clampdown on long working hours.
Out - F-Duct, double diffuser, team orders,
Gearboxes to last 5 races now instead of 4.
Teams...
Ferrari...
Unveil their new machine on Friday 26th jan at Maranello, called the F150 to celebrate
150 years of the unification of Italy...on the 17th march 1861, national unity was proclaimed in Turin, which became the first capital of Italy.
Mercedes...
Their new simulator will not be ready until the 2012 season,
How will this affect Mr Schumacher...
Lotus...
No sign of a resolution to the row over the use of the Lotus name in F1, so they go to a full trial starting on the 21st March...Yes, after the season begins!
Testing...
Pirelli tyre tests conducted on 19-20 Nov 2010 in Abu Dhabi,
all 12 teams were present over the 2 days...and who got to the top of the time sheets?
step forward Mr Massa
Testing, testing...
The show starts to warm up on the following dates:
Feb 1 - 3 Valencia
Feb 10 - 13 Jerez
Feb 18 - 21 Barcelona
Strap yourselves in...it's going to be a fantastic season