Winter Testing Catalunya Mon Nov 17th 008

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 2:59 am

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

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:04 am

I was given a rare opportunity to get into the Race Control/Race Directors room

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:07 am

This is the Media Centre which on race day is home to 450 photographers and journalists

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:13 am

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,

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:19 am

Look at the size of the front wing on the Honda and BMW

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:23 am

A few more odd photos

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:30 am

Me occupying the seat where the winner of the Grand Prix would sit in the press conference

Mad Monk · Post by **Mad Monk** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 3:31 am

A set of expensive ""Hot Water bottle warmers"" !!!

Gerry H · Post by **Gerry H** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:06 am

Great pics, as always :thumb:

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

blacky · Post by **blacky** » Wed Nov 19, 2008 11:16 am

Apart from the fact they look soo rubbish......