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Winter Testing Catalunya Mon Nov 17th 008

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:59 am
by Mad Monk
Once again i have had the pleasure to attend this thanks to my friends who run those silver cars that the FIA were hell bent on trying to stop winning a world championship !!!. I'm sure after this seasons fiasco (and 2007 by all accounts) many of you will agree that Paul Stoddart former owner of Minardi was not too far away from the truth when he quoted the alternative meaning of the F.I.A. as being Ferrari International Assistance. Well anyway leaving the politics behind here are a few photos from Monday, although i was there with McLaren i must admit my main interest was in the performance of Sebastien Loeb who i know quite welland must say i was impressed with his performance which was 8th fastest out of 17 on the day with 4 of the 8 fastest times being taken by ex F1 drivers Alex Wurz, Pedro del a Rosa, Taku Sato and current driver Robert Kubica.
The following photos are of Sebastien Loeb
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:04 am
by Mad Monk
I was given a rare opportunity to get into the Race Control/Race Directors room
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:07 am
by Mad Monk
This is the Media Centre which on race day is home to 450 photographers and journalists
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:13 am
by Mad Monk
As always i try to get a sneaky photo of something nice for you to look at. I hope this is up to standard for you,
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:19 am
by Mad Monk
Look at the size of the front wing on the Honda and BMW
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:23 am
by Mad Monk
A few more odd photos
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:30 am
by Mad Monk
Me occupying the seat where the winner of the Grand Prix would sit in the press conference
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:31 am
by Mad Monk
A set of expensive ""Hot Water bottle warmers"" !!!
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Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:06 am
by Gerry H
Great pics, as always :thumb:

The lack of protruding bits and proper tyres are steps in the right direction. 8)

Posted: Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:16 am
by blacky
Apart from the fact they look soo rubbish......