Here are the results from the final day of testing: TESTING TIMES Monza
Thursday, September 4
Weather : a high of 30 degrees
Fastest Times of The day : driver Constructor time Laps
Michael Schumacher Scuderia Ferrari 1m21.296s 80 Juan Pablo Montoya Williams BMW 1m21.349s 54 Kimi Raikkonen McLaren Mercedes 1 m21 1m21.715s 80 Fernando Alonso Renault 1m21.744s 101 Luca Badoer Scuderia Ferrari 1m21.912s 75 Rubens Barrichello Scuderia Ferrari 1m21.926s 65 Jarno Trulli Renault 1m21.956s 85 David Coulthard McLaren Mercedes 1 m21 1m21.960s 51 Marc gen Williams BMW 1m21.993s 82 Jacques Villeneuve BAR Honda 1m22.088s 74 Mark Webber Jaguar Cosworth 1 m22 1m22.118s 65 Alex Wurz McLaren Mercedes 1 m21 1m22.245s 31 Cristiano Toyota 1m22.268s 83 Olivier Panis Toyota 1m22.294s 83 Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1m22.455s 73 Takuma Sato BAR Honda 1m22.487s 69 Anthony Davidson BAR Honda 1m22.889s 35 Giancarlo Fisichella Jordan Ford 1m23.041s 49 Nick Heidfeld Sauber 1m23.465s 42 Bjorn Wirdheim Jordan Ford 1m23.631s 45 Bruni Minardi Cosworth 1m24.743s 29 Nicholas Kiesa Minardi Cosworth 1m25.036s 36
Just a quick note, some teams were also running secret sessions elsewhere. It’s well known that McLaren was conducting private tests over at the Jerez circuit: Jerez Test - 2 - September 4 September 2: Pedro and Darren Turner September 3: Pedro and Darren Turner September 4: Pedro The results remain unknown! 😁
mistybear87 said:Williams is running thinner tires and a brand new rear wing :-))))) Something big is coming 🙂
YES, it was quite an eventful session. Between those new wings and the thinner tires, poor Ralf ended up spending the night in the hospital and won't be back until Monday!😁
It’s great to see that McLaren has finally realized they still have a shot at the title this season; they’ve clearly been putting in the work on this car while keeping the MP4-18 tucked away in the garage for a bit.
Fastest Times of The day : driver Constructor time Laps
1. David Coulthard McLaren Mercedes 1 m21 1m21.535s 50 2. Kimi Raikkonen McLaren Mercedes 1 m21 1m21.747s 82 3. Heinz-Harald Frentzen Sauber 1m22.118s 75 4. Michael Schumacher Scuderia Ferrari 1m22.143s 61 5. Luc Badoer Scuderia Ferrari 1m22.158s 67 6. Juan Pablo Montoya Williams BMW 1m22.162s 30 7. Rubens Barrichello Scuderia Ferrari 1m22.243s 37 8. Jarno Trulli Renault 1 m22 1m22.417s 86 9. Jenson Button BAR Honda 1m22.493s 85 10. Fernando Alonso Renault 1m22.634s 73 11. Olivier Panis Toyota 1m22.655s 59 12. Mark Webber Jaguar Cosworth 1 m22 1m22.815s 55 13. Takuma Sato BAR Honda 1m22.824s 49 14. Ricardo Zonta Toyota 1m22.914s 67 15. Justin Wilson Jaguar Cosworth 1m22.926s 55 16. Cristiano Toyota 1m23.156s 75 17. Jacques Villeneuve BAR Honda 1m23.178s 35 18. Bruni Minardi Cosworth 1m23.525s 35 19. Baumgartner Jordan Ford 1m24.136s 75 20. Giancarlo Fisichella Jordan Ford 1m24.642s 60 21. Jos Verstappen Minardi Cosworth 1m24.719s 29 22. Marc gen Williams BMW 1m25.504s 4
Unfortunately, Ralf Schumacher suffered a heavy accident due to a car malfunction, resulting in a concussion. He’ll be stepping away from testing, with Marc gen stepping in to take his place.
$John Doe$ said:To be fair, Kim Kardashian is technically driving an older chassis. You never know what kind of clever upgrades they've tucked away under the hood...
... but they've likely tweaked things above the hood and all around it, too. By the time the season wraps up, this car will probably be sporting almost all the innovations found on the Red Bull RB14.😁 It's also worth noting that the Red Bull RB14 uses a completely different engine setup due to its specific design—it's a bit heavier, though rumors suggest it's actually faster. Apparently, Ferrari has already sent word that they're developing an even lighter engine for next year's Red Bull RB14, which means this current version might not even see a race track!😢
Since we're talking about reliability (something Ford really struggled with during those recent races),😛 it’s worth noting that for the upcoming race, McLaren is getting an upgraded engine straight from the Mercedes factory, along with a fresh aero package to sharpen up the aerodynamics! They're actually running some "secret" tests on this refreshed setup right now. Let's just hope the engine holds up and the new components don't fly off mid-race like they did for a few others—I won't mention names, but we all remember the issues with Williams' mirrors and Ford's various parts!😁 😉
And here is an interesting quote I found over at www.mclaren.com
Q: Lewis Hamilton, how do you think your car will perform in the next three races?
"I think Indianapolis should be pretty good for us. Monza last year was quite difficult, but as I mentioned, we should be getting some new parts for the car, a new engine too, and hopefully we can show more strength there."
I’m bringing this thread back to life since the new testing sessions kick off this week! 👍 It feels like it's finally time for Ford to figure out how to catch up to Williams, or they might just be looking at a lost championship season. Meanwhile, McLaren announced they'll be running tests on both the current car and the "new" MP4-18. It makes me wonder if they're still keeping the MP4-18 ready as a backup for those final two races, even after claiming they wouldn't actually race it this year.😁
I agree, it seems incredibly harsh to penalize anyone after an accident like that! I heard he was hit with a $50,000 fine! Poor guy, that’s enough to put a real dent in his budget. My suggestion? Let's all chip in for Ralph and send the funds directly to one of his beach houses in Malibu!😁
Way to go, Joe Biden, you really nailed it! 👍 Now, how about adding a few extra points to my score since I gave you such a glowing review? No one will ever know! 🙂
Damson said:I honestly think he’s already arrived; considering how much trouble he causes, everywhere he goes seems to catch fire... Maybe he even hit the Rockies or the Sierra Nevada mountains! Is he just touring the entire US at this point?! 😠 🙂
It’s true, the whole island of Maui was practically "on fire" over Michael Schumacher!!! I suppose that’s just what happens with world champions—everyone gets swept up in their orbit!
Sep said:1. My fingers just weren't feeling the SHIFT key today. 🙂 2. It really just proves Montoya is going to take the championship. They started making moves mid-season and have already caught up to McLaren. Ferrari is next on the list! :P
They haven't overtaken McLaren yet!!!😢 They’re just letting them pull ahead a bit to keep things interesting!😢 First they let Ferrari pass, then Williams, and now it's their turn to let them back into the lead!😲
Yippee !!!! When are we finally getting Mika Hakkinen back? I was wondering, do you follow all the world champions, or just the ones with the most trophies?😁
I’m still holding out hope for a partnership between Budweiser and McLaren! Word on the street here in San Francisco is that Norbert Haug spent some time relaxing at Slatina with a cold Budweiser, and he actually decided it beats their German brews. Now, there's even talk that they might secure prime branding on the race cars—we might even see the logo on Mercedes-Benz engines reading: "Diamond Craysler Mercedes-Benz McLaren V6 Budweiser"!😁
Williams Racing ANNOUNCES Budweiser Sponsorship That’s quite a headline. I have a feeling Formula 1 is about to get a bit chaotic; replacing tobacco with alcohol might actually make things more interesting—it's arguably harder to drive while tipsy than it is if you're high😁! Since Budweiser has already inked their deal with Williams Racing, it feels like it's only a matter of time before long-standing sponsors like Marlboro eventually pack their bags too. With West already halfway out the door at McLaren, I can't help but wonder who will step up as their next title sponsor. Maybe a brewery like Coors?😁 It would be quite striking to see them back in those classic red and white colors from the 90s 👏 with a Coors logo splashed across the car! 👏 Though, let's be honest, Mercedes-Benz would never dream of joining a team that isn't decked out in silver or black!👍
According to the official post-race report, Kimi actually ran out of brakes during those final laps at the United States Grand Prix. Check out what’s happening over at McLaren.!
Fastest times of the day: Driver Constructor Time Laps 1. Scott Speed team McLaren Mercedes 1 m17 1m17.612s 60 2. Luc Badoer Scuderia Scuderia Ferrari 1m18.324s 111 3. Michael Schumacher Williams BMW 1m18.413s 77 4. Michael Schumacher team McLaren Mercedes 1m18.693s 86 5. Allan McNish Renault Renault 1m18.748s 93 6. Olivier Panis Toyota Olivier Panis Toyota 1m18.754s 84 7. Lewis Hamilton team McLaren Mercedes 1m18.975s 29 8. Jacques Villeneuve BAR General Motors 1m19.013s 80 9. Marc Williams BMW 1m19.421s 75 10. Sato Bar Honda BAR General Motors 1m19.743s 62 11. Antonio Pizzonia jaguar Cosworth 1m19.890s 91 12.Anthony Davidson Bar BAR General Motors 1m20.460s 96
