SM
Ipswich vs. Man United: 5 hrs 18 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

No extra test day in freezing Barcelona

:Headline: No extra test day in freezing Barcelona: ID:319730: from db_amp
Formula 1's first winter test in freezing conditions is going ahead as originally planned.

Formula 1's first winter test in freezing conditions is going ahead as originally planned.

On Monday, teams began to discuss whether Wednesday's running in forecast snow should be cancelled, with the test extended into Friday instead.

The talks came as cold temperatures as low as 2-3 degrees made getting temperature into the tyres almost impossible on Tuesday.

"That was not driving," Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel said.

Carlos Sainz added: "I've never seen yellow flags because of snow before. You can't really speak of a real test day."

"This was the coldest weather I've ever driven in," said Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas.

Yet with rare unanimity required for the rescheduling of the test, it seems that at least two teams objected.

One of them was Williams, who had booked the Barcelona circuit for Friday for filming purposes.

"We rented the track and this is an important day for us," said Claire Williams.

"Having said that I don't think everyone else supports the extension of the test."

Indeed, it is believed that Force India also said 'no'.

Williams added: "If there is an unanimous decision, perhaps we can find a compromise and do an extra day next week. So far no decision has been taken.

"I suppose it's one of the risks we take by testing in Barcelona. This isn't Bahrain!

"If it's a concern, then we need to discuss at the strategy group where we should hold the tests next year."

The season proper gets underway in a month's time with the Australian Grand Prix.

amp_article__319730 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2018-02-28 13:26:42:
html db last update - 2018-02-28 13:26:42 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Sebastian Vettel

Click here for more stories about Ferrari

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool119112161528
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd114341212015
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Crystal Palace121561017-78
19Ipswich TownIpswich111551222-108
20Southampton11119721-144
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .