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− | The '''Second 2015 Barcelona Test''' was the third official test session of the [[2015 Formula One Season|2015 Formula One season]]. It took place between [[February 26]] and [[March 1]], 2015 over four days. The circuit is the [[Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya]], located in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. |
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{{Manor-CON}} and {{Caterham-CON}} did not attend the test.<ref name="Manor Caterham" /> [[Fernando Alonso]] did not take part after a crash on the final day of the [[2015 Barcelona Test 1|first Barcelona test]]. [[Kevin Magnussen]], a test and reserve driver of {{McLaren-CON}}, took over.<ref name="Magnussen Barcelona" /> {{Force India-CON}} first used the [[Force India VJM08]] when it arrived at the circuit on the second day.<ref name="VJM08">{{cite news|title=Q&A with Otmar Szafnauer|url=http://forceindiaf1.com/Home/News?pageId=449ca0a8-1b67-4e65-8aa8-2bb7a4e39471|work=forceindiaf1.com|publisher=[[Force India]]|date=25 February 2015|accessdate=25 February 2015|quote=The VJM08 will arrive in Barcelona on Friday morning and the final set up will take place in the garage at the track. We are aiming to get out on Friday and the new car will run as much as possible over the weekend.}}</ref> |
{{Manor-CON}} and {{Caterham-CON}} did not attend the test.<ref name="Manor Caterham" /> [[Fernando Alonso]] did not take part after a crash on the final day of the [[2015 Barcelona Test 1|first Barcelona test]]. [[Kevin Magnussen]], a test and reserve driver of {{McLaren-CON}}, took over.<ref name="Magnussen Barcelona" /> {{Force India-CON}} first used the [[Force India VJM08]] when it arrived at the circuit on the second day.<ref name="VJM08">{{cite news|title=Q&A with Otmar Szafnauer|url=http://forceindiaf1.com/Home/News?pageId=449ca0a8-1b67-4e65-8aa8-2bb7a4e39471|work=forceindiaf1.com|publisher=[[Force India]]|date=25 February 2015|accessdate=25 February 2015|quote=The VJM08 will arrive in Barcelona on Friday morning and the final set up will take place in the garage at the track. We are aiming to get out on Friday and the new car will run as much as possible over the weekend.}}</ref> |
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===Report=== |
===Report=== |
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====Day 1==== |
====Day 1==== |
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− | + | The time required to change the car's power unit meant that the team could not run again for the day.<ref name="Button Friday" /> There was also a mechanical problem for {{Mercedes-CON}}, when the [[MGU-K]] on [[Lewis Hamilton]]'s car failed, forcing him to miss the afternoon session with the third fastest time at the end.<ref name="Day 1 times" /> He explained: "I don't think it's dented anything. Testing is difficult. Of course, if you can have the whole day and it's sunny and the tyres are working every time you can go out and do tons and tons of changes and learn things about where you want to put the car. So, naturally, that is what we are missing."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.espn.co.uk/mercedes/motorsport/story/192703.html|title=Mercedes W06 feels as good as predecessor - Hamilton|work=ESPN F1|publisher=ESPN Sport UK|date=26 February 2015|accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> |
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− | + | Because the [[Force India VJM08|VJM08]] car would not arrive in Barcelona until the second day, {{Force India-CON}} did not attend on the first day.<ref name="Day 1 times" /> |
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The fastest time, 1:23.500, was set by {{Williams-CON}}' driver [[Felipe Massa]], who was 0.776 seconds faster than {{Sauber-CON}}'s [[Marcus Ericsson]].<ref name="Day 1 times" /> Speaking afterwards, Massa said: "I think we needed to prove that we are there in the fight, we don't know how much with Mercedes, but to the others I think we are there. I am pretty happy, but it is still early."<ref name="Massa Day 1">{{cite web|url= http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/9733136/barcelona-test-felipe-massa-reveals-williams-pace-mclaren-struggle-again|title= Barcelona test: Felipe Massa reveals Williams' pace, McLaren struggle again|first=Pete|last=Gill|publisher=Sky Sports|date= 26 February 2015|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> |
The fastest time, 1:23.500, was set by {{Williams-CON}}' driver [[Felipe Massa]], who was 0.776 seconds faster than {{Sauber-CON}}'s [[Marcus Ericsson]].<ref name="Day 1 times" /> Speaking afterwards, Massa said: "I think we needed to prove that we are there in the fight, we don't know how much with Mercedes, but to the others I think we are there. I am pretty happy, but it is still early."<ref name="Massa Day 1">{{cite web|url= http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/12433/9733136/barcelona-test-felipe-massa-reveals-williams-pace-mclaren-struggle-again|title= Barcelona test: Felipe Massa reveals Williams' pace, McLaren struggle again|first=Pete|last=Gill|publisher=Sky Sports|date= 26 February 2015|accessdate=26 February 2015}}</ref> |
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For the first time, Force India's VJM08 car was used, but in the afternoon session.<ref name="Day 2 times">{{cite web|url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/2/16841.html|title=Force India’s VJM08 makes belated track debut|work=formula1.com|date=27 February 2015|accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> [[Nico Hülkenberg]], who drove for the team on the second day, was ninth fastest with 77 laps. McLaren were more successful when Button completed 101 laps and set the fifth fastest time, although his car came to a halt between Turns 7 and 8 soon before the end of the session, bringing out the red flags.<ref name="Day 2 times" /> |
For the first time, Force India's VJM08 car was used, but in the afternoon session.<ref name="Day 2 times">{{cite web|url=http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2015/2/16841.html|title=Force India’s VJM08 makes belated track debut|work=formula1.com|date=27 February 2015|accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> [[Nico Hülkenberg]], who drove for the team on the second day, was ninth fastest with 77 laps. McLaren were more successful when Button completed 101 laps and set the fifth fastest time, although his car came to a halt between Turns 7 and 8 soon before the end of the session, bringing out the red flags.<ref name="Day 2 times" /> |
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− | + | He said: "Another good day as we did a lot of laps. From my perspective, the most important part was this afternoon's race distance, when the pace looked very promising. It was my first time driving the car with the latest updates and they seemed to be working very well and I felt very comfortable with it."<ref name="Day 2 times" /> |
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The final red flag came out a few minutes before the end of the session when [[Pastor Maldonado]] came to a halt at the end of the pit lane.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/02/barcelona-final-test-day-two-mercedes-clear-of-the-pack/|title=BARCELONA FINAL TEST, DAY TWO: MERCEDES CLEAR OF THE PACK|first=Declan|last=Quigley|work=James Allen on F1|publisher=[[James Allen]]|date=27 February 2015|accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> |
The final red flag came out a few minutes before the end of the session when [[Pastor Maldonado]] came to a halt at the end of the pit lane.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/02/barcelona-final-test-day-two-mercedes-clear-of-the-pack/|title=BARCELONA FINAL TEST, DAY TWO: MERCEDES CLEAR OF THE PACK|first=Declan|last=Quigley|work=James Allen on F1|publisher=[[James Allen]]|date=27 February 2015|accessdate=27 February 2015}}</ref> |
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− | + | Lotus believed that the accident was caused by an issue from the system compromising his braking.<ref name="Day 4 times" /> |
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Also having problems were Toro Rosso whom were required to complete an engine change.<ref name=":0">FORMULA 1. (2015, March 13). Barcelona Winter Testing 2015 Wrap-up. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMKKu6ZYxXY</ref> However the efficient work of the mechanics saw a new engine be installed within the car in a mere two hours.<ref name=":0" /> Verstappen, whilst waiting to return to track chatted with Peter Windsor.<ref name=":0" /> When asked about what the new super softs were like, Verstappen simply replied, ''"super soft."''<ref name=":0" /> |
Also having problems were Toro Rosso whom were required to complete an engine change.<ref name=":0">FORMULA 1. (2015, March 13). Barcelona Winter Testing 2015 Wrap-up. [Video file]. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMKKu6ZYxXY</ref> However the efficient work of the mechanics saw a new engine be installed within the car in a mere two hours.<ref name=":0" /> Verstappen, whilst waiting to return to track chatted with Peter Windsor.<ref name=":0" /> When asked about what the new super softs were like, Verstappen simply replied, ''"super soft."''<ref name=":0" /> |
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− | Sergio Pérez was able to complete 130 laps in his first use of the VJM08, and get into sixth place in the results of the fourth day.<ref name="Day 4 times" /> |
+ | Sergio Pérez was able to complete 130 laps in his first use of the VJM08, and get into sixth place in the results of the fourth day.<ref name="Day 4 times" /> Verstappen's driving was also interrupted when his car received an engine issue midway through the afternoon, but he managed to get back out before the chequered flag and get the fourth fastest time.<ref name="ERS">{{cite news|url=http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/03/barcelona-final-test-day-four-bottas-fastest-next-stop-melbourne/|title=Barcelona Final Test, Day Four: Bottas fastest, next stop Melbourne|first=Justin|last=Hynes|work=James Allen on F1|publisher=[[James Allen]]|date=1 March 2015|accessdate=2 March 2015}}</ref> |
Bottas set the fastest time of 1:23.063 ahead of Vettel and Nasr, saying afterwards: "It was a really good day and a great way to finish the test. One of the main points we have learnt is that the FW37 is very reliable. The car we are taking to Melbourne is very competitive and should make for an interesting start to the season."<ref name="Day 4 times" /> |
Bottas set the fastest time of 1:23.063 ahead of Vettel and Nasr, saying afterwards: "It was a really good day and a great way to finish the test. One of the main points we have learnt is that the FW37 is very reliable. The car we are taking to Melbourne is very competitive and should make for an interesting start to the season."<ref name="Day 4 times" /> |