WSR 3.5 Silly Season. - Page 13

Allan Craighead · 3 Apr 2006, 20:39 (Ref:1569472)

Not sure if you heard already, but McIntosh blew a motor in the first day of testing.

Cheers,

Al.

ukkartace · 4 Apr 2006, 11:14 (Ref:1569985)

looks like the WS will be an interesting season this year with alot of the new gus out to proove themselves. i have to say i was surprised not to see hanley higher up with all his testing miles now. but fair play to carlin and their boys, as well as their boys running the victory cars.

so then who do you think will take the tittle then? although a little early to say.

Suze · 4 Apr 2006, 12:27 (Ref:1570062)

Title has already been discussed in detail if you read the previous pages....

Speedfreak · 5 Apr 2006, 13:46 (Ref:1571430)

any times from testing at Nürburgring today??

winny · 6 Apr 2006, 09:03 (Ref:1572015)

Nurburgring Day 1

1 - Sean McIntosh - KTR - 1'43"188
2 - Davide Valsecchi - Epsilon - 1'43"371
3 - Andy Soucek - Interwetten - 1'43"508
4 - Ben Hanley - Cram - 1'43"548
5 - Eric Salignon - Interwetten - 1'43"558
6 - Alx Danielsson - Comtec - 1'43"848
7 - Colin Fleming - Carlin - 1'44"048
8 - Christian Montanari - Prema - 1'44"059
9 - Borja Garcia - RC - 1'44"128
10 - James Rossiter - Pons - 1'44"154
11 - Steven Kane - Epsilon - 1'44"196
12 - Pastor Maldonado - Draco - 1'44"198
13 - Celso Miguez - Pons - 1'44"217
14 - Milos Pavlovic - Cram - 1'44"282
15 - Alvaro Parente - Victory - 1'44"483
16 - Patrick Pilet - GD - 1'44"488
17 - Gregory Franchi - Prema - 1'44"585
18 - Michael Aleshin - Carlin - 1'44"718
19 - Bruce Jouanny - RC - 1'44"901
20 - Alvaro Barba - Jenzer - 1'45"064
21 - Pascal Kochem - Eurointernational - 1'45"070
22 - Robbie Kerr - KTR - 1'45"259
23 - Ryo Fukuda - Tech 1 - 1'45"501
24 - Matteo Meneghello - GD - 1'45"655
25 - Tomas Kostka - Draco - 1'45"706
26 - Alessandro Bonetti - Jenzer - 1'45"937
27 - Hayanari Shimoda - Victory - 1'46"032
28 - Jerome D'Ambrosio - Tech 1 - 1'46"352
29 - Edwin Jowsey - Comtec - 1'48"816

These are the combined times of the morning and afternoon session. If someone wants to have the times separately you can find them at the premapowerteam website as suggested by F1 Prospects

Testing continues today.

Russfeld · 6 Apr 2006, 10:34 (Ref:1572106)

I hate to draw the wrath of His Highness, but Soucek's going surprisingly well in WS, especially now that they've tested outside of Espana.

winny · 6 Apr 2006, 18:26 (Ref:1572481)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Russfeld

I hate to draw the wrath of His Highness, but Soucek's going surprisingly well in WS, especially now that they've tested outside of Espana.

Well just when you say that he doesn't do so well today. He did the 17th time.
From today's test I think some performances are interesting and I think we can see who will really be in front during the season (IMO, maybe i'm wrong, only predictions). I mean Hanley 1st, Montanari 2nd, McIntosh 3rd, Aleshin 4th, Rossiter 5th, Salignon 6th, Garcia 7th, Kerr 8th.....
This was the last test before the 1st race at the end of april at zolder...

winny · 6 Apr 2006, 18:35 (Ref:1572484)

Quote:

WORLD SERIES ON ICE!
All fifteen World Series Formula Renault 3.5 teams gathered at the German venue to take part in the final pre-season collective test before the championship starts on April 29-30 in Zolder (Belgium). Spring was nowhere to be seen here, however, as the teams had to cancel two hours of testing today due to the poor track conditions!

rest of the press release at renault-sport.fr

sorry, it's against the rules to post entire press releases. next time post the link please

cds_uk · 6 Apr 2006, 21:24 (Ref:1572604)

I have to admit Soucek is going very well, i can`t say i had heard of him before testing started but he has certainley made the right impression so far, but more importantly so are Interwetten in general, i am bound to say this but i still think Eric will beat him over the course of the season, my six title contenders in no particular order are, - Fleming, Kerr, Maldonado, Pilet, Pavlovic and Salignon. Roll on what could and should be a top seasons racing i say.

Kebab · 6 Apr 2006, 22:12 (Ref:1572640)

Not too long until the first race - McIntosh has been impressive now he's used to the car. I also wonder how Rossiter will do. Should be a very close season!

Is anyone showing the races on TV?

**chunterer** · 7 Apr 2006, 08:31 (Ref:1572890)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cds_uk

I have to admit Soucek is going very well, i can`t say i had heard of him before testing started but he has certainley made the right impression so far, but more importantly so are Interwetten in general, i am bound to say this but i still think Eric will beat him over the course of the season, my six title contenders in no particular order are, - Fleming, Kerr, Maldonado, Pilet, Pavlovic and Salignon. Roll on what could and should be a top seasons racing i say.

Looks like a fair assessment to me cds, with possible exception of Milos. I'd be inclined to replace him in my 'likely' list with Hanley and/or Rossiter/Kane, all 3 of whom shoe demonstrably better longer term potential based on what they've done in the last couple of years.

I also think Borja is underrated and will be out to prove a point having failed to secure a second season in GP2 so he can't be discounted (not wishing to put any pressure on the lad!).

Kebab · 7 Apr 2006, 11:01 (Ref:1572985)

What prize does the winner of the series get?

winny · 7 Apr 2006, 18:26 (Ref:1573338)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kebab

What prize does the winner of the series get?

Well he gets a F1 test with Renault if we take previous years winners but I think this is still maintained. Except from that I don't know what else the winner gets.

Mr.Dallara · 7 Apr 2006, 19:20 (Ref:1573371)

I was in Germany yesterday, World Series testig - Nurburgring.

On my website are more than 50pics online, any theasers:

Greetz Mr.Dallara

Kidzer · 7 Apr 2006, 21:45 (Ref:1573468)

Very good pics!

Cheers

OWaddict · 8 Apr 2006, 13:02 (Ref:1573886)

The testing championship -06.
Top 10 results from the 9 sessions given at www.renault-sport.fr

I 22-03-2006 am (Barcelona):
1. Maldonado
2. Fleming
3. Soucek
4. Danielsson
5. Aleshin
6. Pavlovic
7. Valsecchi
8. Salignon
9. Hanley
10. Kane

II 22-03-2006 pm (Barcelona):
1. Fleming
2. Soucek
3. Pilet
4. Valsecchi
5. Aleshin
6. Kerr
7. Maldonado
8. Kostka
9. Danielsson
10. Garcia

III 23-03-2006 am (Barcelona):
1. Fleming
2. Maldonado
3. Valsecchi
4. Garcia
5. Hanley
6. Aleshin
7. Soucek
8. Danielsson
9. Parente
10. Montanari

IV 23-03-2006 pm (Barcelona):
1. Soucek
2. Valsecchi
3. Garcia
4. Maldonado
5. Rossiter
6. McIntosh
7. Kerr
8. Parente
9. Aleshin
10. Kane

V 01-04-2006 (Le Mans):
1. Pavlovic
2. Salignon
3. Valsecchi
4. Pilet
5. Kerr
6. Aleshin
7. Rossiter
8. Danielsson
9. Montanari
10. Fleming

VI 02-04-2006 (Le Mans):
1. Soucek
2. Salignon
3. Aleshin
4. Hanley
5. Parente
6. Maldonado
7. McIntosh
8. Fleming
9. Shimoda
10. Montanari

VII 05-04-2006 am (Nürburgring):
1. Danielsson
2. McIntosh
3. Kane
4. Fleming
5. Pavlovic
6. Salignon
7. Franchi
8. Parente
9. Jouanny
10. Montanari

VIII 05-04-2006 pm (Nürburgring):
1. McIntosh
2. Valsecchi
3. Soucek
4. Hanley
5. Salignon
6. Fleming
7. Montanari
8. Garcia
9. Rossiter
10. Maldonado

IX 06-04-2006 (Nürburgring):
1. Hanley
2. Montanari
3. McIntosh
4. Aleshin
5. Rossiter
6. Salignon
7. Garcia
8. Kerr
9. Danielsson
10. Fleming

10->1 points in each session gives:

1. Soucek 49
2. Fleming 46
3. Valsecchi 45
4. Aleshin 39
5. Salignon 37
6. McIntosh 36
6. Maldonado 36
8. Hanley 32
9. Danielsson 27
10. Garcia 23
11. Pavlovic 21
12. Rossiter 18
12. Montanari 18
12. Kerr 18
15. Pilet 15
16. Parente 14
17. Kane 10
18. Franchi 4
19. Kostka 3
20. Shimoda 2
20. Jouanny 2

cds_uk · 8 Apr 2006, 19:55 (Ref:1574091)

I wonder if the final standings will be anywhere near that at the end of the season, worth coming back to have a look if you ask me.

Kebab · 8 Apr 2006, 20:08 (Ref:1574098)

People will def. move - I've read several articles about how difficult it was to get a clear lap on new tyres in testing. Probably a lot of deliberate blocking and other games going on!!

cds_uk · 14 Apr 2006, 19:40 (Ref:1582428)

Graves out, Toccacelo in, got to be a good move by Eurointernational.

SALEEN S7R · 14 Apr 2006, 20:01 (Ref:1582442)

Indeed, great to have Toccacelo once again in WSBR. Can he take the title this year? He will be up against it when you consider the lack of pre season testing he has had but he does IMO have the skill. Will be interesting to see how he goes up against the likes of Kerr, Shimoda, McIntosh, Rossiter etc.

pimbopap · 14 Apr 2006, 20:43 (Ref:1582480)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kebab

People will def. move - I've read several articles about how difficult it was to get a clear lap on new tyres in testing. Probably a lot of deliberate blocking and other games going on!!

The point is not a lot blocking or other games: there were 4 set of tyres given in Barcelona and then 3 in Le Mans and Nurburgring, a lot is depending on how many the various teams wanted to keep for the following events...about this there was quite a bit of strategy...don't get the classification of every session as the real values on track at that moment.

cds_uk · 15 Apr 2006, 18:20 (Ref:1582969)

With the musical chairs going on at Eurointernational i would like to rethink my six title contendors, again in no particular order they are, - Fleming, Kerr, Maldonado, Pilet, Salignon and Toccacelo, are the drivers in WSBR really that much weaker than GP2, i think not.

SALEEN S7R · 15 Apr 2006, 19:02 (Ref:1582992)

Quote:

Originally Posted by cds_uk

are the drivers in WSBR really that much weaker than GP2, i think not.

There is a gap between GP2 and WSBR in terms of driving abilty. IMO. Perhaps not huge, but it is there. Take the top guys from WSBR and whilst they woudnt struggle in GP2 I doubt they would do more than get a few points finishes throughout the course of the season. Get a top level GP2 driver however, say Hamilton, Piquet, Lappiere, Premat etc and put them in WSBR and they should walk away with the championship with relative ease. Providing of course the GP2 drivers had adaquete testing to get used to the cars and gel with the team. IMO.

cds_uk · 15 Apr 2006, 22:21 (Ref:1583124)

I disagree Saleen, whilst the GP2 grid is better on the whole i think the top WSBR guys would do far more than pick up a few points, the six i named and maybe a couple more would get on the podium over the course of a season, i have no doubt about that, Toccacelo finished runner up in F3000 only a couple of seasons ago afterall didn`t he and i doubt that he is the pick of the WSBR crop.

**bella** · 15 Apr 2006, 22:26 (Ref:1583127)

i disagree too, i doubt someone like robbie kerr would struggle in gp2. gp2 testing also showed that rossiter didn't struggle, and considering his experience with ill-behaved powerful cars, i think mcintosh would be fine too.

i think you're confusing the art factor in gp2 with wsr's lack of real dominant teams.

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