DTM testing

toot toot · 19 Jan 2005, 09:13 (Ref:1204507)

Does anybody know how the DTM testing in Estoril went yesterday, and what's to be expected for today and tomorrow?

SFonseca · 19 Jan 2005, 10:42 (Ref:1204580)

It's a Top-Secret test session

Mercedes doesn't open the door.

x_acto · 19 Jan 2005, 16:50 (Ref:1204846)

Strange... The Portuguese Autosport didn't mention this test.

E46 · 20 Jan 2005, 15:43 (Ref:1205726)

Opel is testing at Jerez.

(Photo: www.100x100motor.com )

toot toot · 27 Jan 2005, 10:20 (Ref:1211055)

Autosports article about Merc's testing has got me wondering. Why did only Paffett and Scneider get a go in the '05 car? Does this mean they favour these two and Hakkinen and Alesi are just there for the crowds as ex-F1 stars.

And how much of a disadvantage will it be for Green running with Persson Motorsport and not the main AMG team, although still getting an '05 car?

**FIRE** · 27 Jan 2005, 12:47 (Ref:1211148)

Quote:

Originally Posted by toot toot

Autosports article about Merc's testing has got me wondering. Why did only Paffett and Scneider get a go in the '05 car? Does this mean they favour these two and Hakkinen and Alesi are just there for the crowds as ex-F1 stars.

If I remember well Schneider and Albers did the first tests last year.

Quote:

Originally Posted by toot toot

And how much of a disadvantage will it be for Green running with Persson Motorsport and not the main AMG team, although still getting an '05 car?

EDIT: Is Persson runnning 2005 cars?

flor · 27 Jan 2005, 17:21 (Ref:1211302)

they'll probably have one

BSchneiderFan · 27 Jan 2005, 23:11 (Ref:1211628)

Yes, one 2005-spec car for Jamie Green and one 2004-spec car, likely to be for Bruno Spengler.

Jaxs · 28 Jan 2005, 23:24 (Ref:1212346)

check out http://www.dtm.de/newsausgabe.en.php?id=2381 for the driver info but no times... also Opels running info.

Racerknowles964 · 30 Jan 2005, 14:42 (Ref:1213156)

sounds great i can't wait to see it in the season see you soon.

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Originally Posted by BSchneiderFan

Yes, one 2005-spec car for Jamie Green and one 2004-spec car, likely to be for Bruno Spengler.

Racerknowles964 · 30 Jan 2005, 14:44 (Ref:1213158)

I can't belive that there doing a secret test sesion

Silk Cut Jaguar · 1 Feb 2005, 01:20 (Ref:1214247)

Quote:

Originally Posted by toot toot

Autosports article about Merc's testing has got me wondering. Why did only Paffett and Scneider get a go in the '05 car? Does this mean they favour these two and Hakkinen and Alesi are just there for the crowds as ex-F1 stars.

It's the same reason F1 teams only test 1 car/driver at a time - cost. I'd presume that's the case anyway, plus two drivers doing a long days driving could probably cover all the points on the 'to do' list.

kmchow · 1 Feb 2005, 06:59 (Ref:1214307)

I wonder how serious are Alesi and Hakkinen about the DTM? Nice, fun drive? Or actually putting 110% to take the championship??

x_acto · 1 Feb 2005, 10:56 (Ref:1214478)

Probably the first one... Just for fun! :P

toot toot · 1 Feb 2005, 11:15 (Ref:1214500)

Hakkinen must be serious after all he's got quite a big reputation (and probably even bigger salary) to live up to!

Silk Cut Jaguar · 1 Feb 2005, 12:39 (Ref:1214566)

The way Alesi drives and hustles for every position it's hard to say he does it for fun and I bet it will be the same with Mika.

Just because they're ex-F1 doesn't mean they aren't giving it their all, if they considered it a series below their talents they wouldn't be there.

Go_For_Pole · 1 Feb 2005, 13:51 (Ref:1214651)

Well if you have seen the face of Alesi after he got thrown out of the last race by Ekstrom you would be sure he is not there to just have fun...

toot toot · 17 Feb 2005, 09:16 (Ref:1227993)

I believe Mercedes will begin testing again in Estoril today, any times and pictures would be greatly appreciated.

pushing pushing · 17 Feb 2005, 09:48 (Ref:1228017)

Does anybody know where i can get betting odds for the DTM races/championship?

P.s Hakkinen and Green will drive Albers' 04 car again.

flor · 17 Feb 2005, 10:54 (Ref:1228084)

Quote:

Originally Posted by toot toot

I believe Mercedes will begin testing again in Estoril today, any times and pictures would be greatly appreciated.

there were 2 pics from the last test, the car is painted black in all interesting areas so you cant see much

SFonseca · 17 Feb 2005, 13:57 (Ref:1228262)

10 January 2005: http://members.lycos.co.uk/erphotos2...M_tests_01.htm

kmchow · 17 Feb 2005, 17:57 (Ref:1228487)

Quote:

Originally Posted by SFonseca

10 January 2005: http://members.lycos.co.uk/erphotos2...M_tests_01.htm

So how does this guy get these pics??? Secret photographer??

Silk Cut Jaguar · 18 Feb 2005, 17:15 (Ref:1229521)

Looking at that site, I expect the guy either works at Estoril or lives very close.

kmchow · 19 Feb 2005, 07:31 (Ref:1229953)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Silk Cut Jaguar

Looking at that site, I expect the guy either works at Estoril or lives very close.

So he quickly loads up the camera and heads off to Estoril when he see a MB transporter go by? He's a lucky guy!!!

Silk Cut Jaguar · 19 Feb 2005, 08:12 (Ref:1229985)

If I lived that close to a test track I'd be camping on the infield throughout the off season.

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