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Archive for January 23rd, 2008

Mark Webber – Drives The New RB4 For The First Time

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Mark Webber gopt behind the wheel of the new Red Bull RB4 today.
David Coulthard has already driven the new car last week in Jerez, and again yesterday on day 1 of this weeks test.
“I’m happy with the new car,” said Mark Webber at the end of the session. “Today has been encouraging and, so far, [...]

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Valencia Test Day 2 – Kovalainen Finishes Fastest

Posted in F1 Tests on January 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

 
On day 2 of the Valencia test, Heikki Kovalainen has ended up fastest at the end of the days session. Barrichello was a disappointing 16th on his 1st day in the new RA108, alongside Honda test driver Kogure who finished last. Lets hope Honda’s times improve, or it may end up being another bad season for them.
Williams were [...]

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Jarno Trulli – Is Very ‘Suspicious’

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Jarno Trulli says now electronic aids have been banned from this season, it could lead to cheating. He suspects that some teams are already using illegal forms of launch and traction control in pre-season testing.
“I’m not saying someone’s cheating, even though we’ve received some conflicting information at Toyota,” Trulli, 33, said.
“But having analysed the behaviour [...]

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Flavio Braitore – ” I’ll Leave When Alonso Leaves “

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Flavio Briatore today said he will stop being Renault’s F1 boss when Fernando Alonso also leaves the team.
Flavio’s renault contract runs out at the end of 2008, and he revealed he would like to take a rest from F1 after 20 years in formula one.
If reports are to be believed, Alonso has signed a 2 [...]

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Rubens Barrichello – Tests The New Honda RA108

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Rubens Barrichello drove the new 2008 Honda RA108 in testing at Valencia this morning, bearing its plain white interim livery
The RA108 left the garage in plain white with no sponsorship details
The new car features a much higher nose , different air intakes and a very heavily revised rear end.
Honda will run the car in Spain for [...]

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BMW Sauber – New Front Nose Tested Again Today

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 BMW Sauber showed off a new front nose design while testing at the Valencia circuit on Tuesday.
The new design features wing looking flaps that are joined to the upper nose cone of the F1.08
The same design is also being used today on the F1.08 driven by Robert Kubica

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