Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
By Williams F1 Team
April 16 2010
The AT&T Williams team reviews Friday practice for the 2010 CHinese Grand Prix.
| Williams Chinese GP Friday Practice |
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Objectives P1 • Validation of new front wing • Practice starts Objectives P2 • Set-up work • Tyre evaluations |
Rubens Barrichello:
 Runs P1: Run 1: New Prime (1 lap, install), Run 2: Used Prime (6 laps, baseline), Run 3: Used Prime (6 laps, aero test), Run 4: Used Prime (4 laps, mechanical set-up) Runs P2: Run 1: New Prime (6 laps, tyre evaluations), Run 2: Used Prime (12 laps, race set-up), Run 3: Used Prime (5 laps, set-ups), Run 4: New Option (4 laps, tyre evaluations), Run 5: Used Option (3 laps, set-up) "Today went as planned working through set-ups and some aero modifications. We run the engine quite safe on Fridays so our times are expected. Our target tomorrow is to get into qualifying three." |
Nico Hulkenberg:
 Runs P1: Run 1: New Prime (1 lap, install), Run 2: Used Prime (5 laps, baseline), Run 3: Used Prime (5 laps, aero test), Run 4: Used Prime (5 laps, aero test), Run 5: Used Prime (4 laps, mechanical set-up) Runs P2: Run 1: New Option (5 laps, tyre evaluations), Run 2: Used Option (13 laps, set-ups), Run 3: New Prime (4 laps, tyre evaluations, Run 4: Used Prime (7 laps, set-ups) "It was pretty hard work today. We have a few problems to solve before qualifying tomorrow, but I am confident we will get there. We were running a new front wing on the car which gave us some positive results." |
Adam Parr WilliamsF1
Chairman "We
had a very full programme today, working through the normal set-up
routine and testing some development parts. We’ve made good progress."
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| Practice Results: Top Three Drivers |
| Position | Driver & Lap Time (Session 1) | Driver & Lap Time (Session 2) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | J Button 1:36.677 | L Hamilton 1:35.217 |
| 2 | N Rosberg 1:36.748 | N Rosberg 1:35.465 |
| 3 | L Hamilton 1:36.775 | J Button 1:35.593 |
| AT&T Williams Classification | ||
| Driver | Chassis & Engine | 1st Session Lap time | 2nd Session Lap time |
|---|---|---|---|
| R BARRICHELLO | FW32-01/CA122 | 1:38.678 (16th) 17 LAPS | 1:37.657 (15th) 30 LAPS |
| N HULKENBERG | FW32-03/CA124 | 1:38.569 (14th) 20 LAPS | 1:37.867 (17th) 29 LAPS |
| Practice Conditions | |||
| Session 1 | Session 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | Cold but sunny | Mild |
| Air Temp | 13 - 15C | 16 - 17C |
| Track Temp | 21 - 29C | 24 - 29C |
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Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: Williams F1 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 15:45
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Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: pgj (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 16:22
Unusual to have the chairman talking to the press.
Williams and proud of it.
Williams and proud of it.
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: Francesc (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 16:51
I wonder if Sam and Patrick aren't in China, who's in charge of the startegy?
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: pgj (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 16:57
That is a very good point. They could be grounded. Especially if they had been working late on the F-Duct.
Williams and proud of it.
Williams and proud of it.
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: crusty_bread (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 17:12
all three sounded quite positive to be honest. that is the first bit of praise for a new part I have heard all year. the times look awful its fair to say, but lets wait and see.
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: Francesc (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 17:22
How they can call it a new front wing when I don't see any difference? Anyone spotted something?
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: pgj (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 17:30
No. I always rely on your posts for car details Francesc.
Williams and proud of it.
Williams and proud of it.
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: crusty_bread (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 17:47
I couldnt spot anything either, unless they were doing back-to back on just Hülkenberg's car, and therefore it was missed on tv?
I don't understand why we would introduce a new rear wing which operates independently to the f-duct when we are introducing an f-duct system anyway. I would presume the f-duct/new rear wing would be introduced together, and that today, it was just a new front wing that was introduced.
I don't understand why we would introduce a new rear wing which operates independently to the f-duct when we are introducing an f-duct system anyway. I would presume the f-duct/new rear wing would be introduced together, and that today, it was just a new front wing that was introduced.
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: jt77 (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 18:29
obviously they're always lying when they say they're putting new parts on the car if you can't see any difference.
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: Mr. Pink (IP Logged)
Date: 16/04/2010 23:04
Quote:jt77
obviously they're always lying when they say they're putting new parts on the car if you can't see any difference.
I like your discreet info.
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Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: crusty_bread (IP Logged)
Date: 17/04/2010 00:04
lol- I agree that the team were using a new front wing, but not all the time, and that a new rear wing will only be introduced as part of the f-duct, as the two parts seem physically connected.
Re: Chinese GP: Williams Friday Practice Review
Posted by: PABLO 27 (IP Logged)
Date: 17/04/2010 00:05
Maybe...
GO TEAM WILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO TEAM WILLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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