Thread: Ferrari are preparing for the tests in Barcelona

Ferrari are preparing for the tests in Barcelona

During the test session, which will take place at the Catalan circuit in Barcelona from 19th to 22nd February, the Ferrari team will try to establish themselves in their first findings on the new machine obtained in Jerez, and will continue the process of finishing. However, in the same position are all ten teams in Formula 1.
Three of the four days behind the wheel of the F138 will work Fernando Alonso, which invariably causes interest Spanish fans: usually tests the stands are almost empty, but in Barcelona they will have a lot of public, which is not going to miss the chance once again to see their idol.
As the press service of the Ferrari, Fernando in excellent physical shape, and in Barcelona he is taking full advantage of the information collected in Jerez his colleagues Felipe Massa and Pedro de La Rosa.
After our first acquaintance with F138 Weight expressed cautious optimism, saying that the machine is initially better than it was last year's F2012 in the winter tests, but how it really good, will become clear only in the process of its modernization.



In any case, Barcelona route will provide a more accurate representation of the capabilities of the new machine, how effective its aerodynamics. During all four test days the Italian team expects to pay more attention to the work with the new Pirelli tyres, as the characteristics of the surface of the asphalt on the Catalan ring is more in line with what will have to deal with during the season. On the F138 will have some new elements, because as we approach the start of the championship, the machine will gradually find the type, in which she will appear in Melbourne in mid-March.