Day two here in Barcelona and it's another crisp morning, just like yesterday.
I expect warm and sunny conditions throughout the day, just as forecast. It is certainly a lot warmer than the last time we were here in February. Back then RF1PP wore a winter jacket for the whole week. What a difference a couple of months makes - it will be shirt-sleeve order today and ideal conditions for Formula 1 testing.
Fernando is back in the R28 today to begin the first of two days testing with the team. It's always special when Fernando is in Spain and early this morning there was already a crowd gathering around the Renault trucks, waiting for a glimpse of Fernando. He didn't disappoint and signed every autograph! After that he popped into the garage, still in his civvies, for a quick seat fitting before taking his breakfast in the motorhome.
Nelson's programme went well yesterday, although the spin into the Turn 9 gravel cost some valuable track time in the afternoon. Still, 91 laps is well over a race distance and the team were reasonably satisfied with the data we had collected. As I said yesterday, we should not expect instant results and the team are working through the programme step-by-step. Nelson is here again today, as the back-up driver should he be needed. He will also sit in on the meetings and compare notes with Fernando.
The programme today will see some more performance development work as the team try to understand the impact of all the modifications and upgrades. Although Nelson tried a lot of the parts yesterday, it will be good for Fernando to try the car so that we can have another opinion on where the car stands. Plus, as you will see, there are some significant aerodynamic changes breaking cover today, most noticeably to the engine cover, which I reckon makes the R28 look much more aggressive. Somebody said that they thought the updates had made the car look ugly, but as the old racing cliché goes, "a quick car is a beautiful car," We'll see what it does for the car's performance later today.
I'm told that four teams will be trying out slick tyres today, although Renault will not be one of them. I will let you know who those teams are as and when I find out. But for now the test is coming to life, installation laps have been completed and the shrill note of V8 engines fills the air. I will add some more photos as the day unfolds...
Fernando's preparation area, complete with helmets, HANS device, and gloves.
A closer look at the modifications to the rear of the R28
Fernando in the car about to go out.
Another angle of the updated R28.
Warm and sunny conditions in Barcelona.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:25:29 by mnovakov
Red Bull style 
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:28:33 by Witch
a noticeable difference...
Good Luck Fernando & Renault Boys 
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:31:14 by Blackmadonna
Good morning! Wow new blog and pictures already
Yes weather looks good on the webcams:
http://www.circuitcat.com/webcam1/index. ...
http://www.circuitcat.com/webcam2/index. ...
live-timing:
http://www.motor21.com/noticia.asp?dt=31 ...
http://www.f1today.nl/live-update/2008/0 ...
Nice to hear from Fernando too, and nice of him to take the time for the autographs. I always envy the people who are able to be there...
so i wish you good luck for the day and some good results too!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:31:33 by chiholeo
the outlook of the rear of R28 seems like the one we have seen in red bull!! Do anyone know the effect of this?? I guess it may cause some problem with side wind!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:32:51 by hah
Wow..this is very encoraging upgrade...i like what i saw today..definitely the car looks more fast now..
Go RF1 & FA...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:47:38 by scenic
Thank you RF1PP for the post, and for the pics!
@chiholeo, I think this kind of engine cover helps stabilizing the rear of car under braking.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:53:40 by hah
Good..FA doing 1:21 low...fantastic !!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:54:16 by Freeter
Thanks for the update.
Hope more improvement of the car.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:55:58 by siberianlady
It looks like a more agressive ice cream- tasty! Like it and hope the new bits work! Good luck RF1 Team!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:59:23 by Alfonso
Holding thumbs for RF1, today is a very important day and seems to have started well. Does anyone have comparable times from winter testing??
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:59:49 by manuStudio
OMG a RBR copy. its getting sad.
@9, yes I agree its strating to look like an fruty tuty ice cream.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 09:59:53 by Blackmadonna
Fernando's first timed lap:1.21.425
Massa just did a 1:20.92 (from motor21.com)
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:04:07 by marsiandeneersten
The car indeed looks more aggressive and as we know, Fernando and Nelson drive with the knife between their teeht. The other teams better watch out!
Good luck today and lots of useful data.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:11:31 by manuStudio
HAAA yes its ugly but who cares if it works and is competitive which is the most important. Interesting to see what Alonso will say about it later today.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:15:46 by hah
@manu
Dont be sad yet...the team must make the car faster...as long the design works...why not copy
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:16:08 by Alfonso
Tiempos de las 10:10
1.- Hamilton- 1:20.661 - 8 vueltas
2.- Alonso- 1:20.855 - 19 vueltas
3.- Massa - 1:20.913 - 9 vueltas
4.- Heidfeld - 1:21.538 -13 vueltas
5.- Barrichello- 1:21.732 -15 vueltas
6.- Glock - 1:21.741- 9 vueltas
7.- Rosberg - 1:22.039 - 8 vueltas
8.- Couthard - 1:22.253 - 7 vueltas
9.- Fisichella - 1:22.979 - 8 vueltas
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:16:50 by Blackmadonna
lol ooops sorry for the double...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:19:10 by Blackmadonna
More pictures!
http://i26.tinypic.com/vymikh.jpg
http://i32.tinypic.com/wpied.jpg
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:19:23 by Alfonso
Now that looks healthy. GO FA!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:21:56 by Diki
Thanks for photos,car view is solid not nice but solid(this can help our main sponsor ING,we can now clearly see ING and lion)this new aerodynamic changes must bring something better,let's see now.
@Blackmaddona-thanks,GOOOOOOOOOOO ALONSO and RF1
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:31:06 by Freeter
It looks fantastic.
FA, go go go!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:36:13 by scenic
Thank you for the pics BM. A lot of new bits today: engine cover, from top to bottom, a different nose... and probably also things we cannot see or unoticed thus far!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 10:54:15 by dilettante
Hi everyone...
I see new positioning for exhausts!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:03:33 by Alfonso
Ye and a few changes on side pod wings and rear wing.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:06:31 by dilettante
The car certainly looks more 'clean' from sides..
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:07:12 by siberianlady
Hey our spanish friends are calling it the great white shark- the car looks mean!Lol
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:10:36 by renault-racer
Hallo Leute, spricht hier jemand deutsch ???
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:11:57 by Alfonso
Tiempos de las 11:05
1.- Massa - 1:20.326 - 32 vueltas
2.- Hamilton - 1:20.452 -18 vueltas
3.- Alonso - 1:20.632- 30 vueltas
4.- Fisichella - 1:21.072 - 17 vueltas
5.- Heidfeld - 1:21.391 - 23 vueltas
6.- Rosberg - 1:21.465 - 15 vueltas
7.- Barrichello -1:21.732 - 19 vueltas
8.- Glock - 1:21.741- 22 vueltas
9.- Coulthard - 1:22.253 - 7 vueltas
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:13:44 by Alfonso
Not sure how to read these times, it seems fisi is very quick in the FI?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:15:14 by Blackmadonna
@renault-racer english for the blog, but yes, some of us do
I sent you a 'friend request' if you accept it we can switch to german in private.
@SB it looks a bit like a shark
I was wondering if that wing could be quite sensible to cross winds?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:18:52 by dilettante
1.20.3 was the best time massa set in winter testing...ofcourse a Q2 run...we can keep that as our bar...i think we are doing quite good keeping in mind the new updates have run for just 30 laps!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:23:21 by Alfonso
@31 do you recall what times the R28's were doing, in particular FA?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:25:00 by kaddur
@renault-racer, ja ich spreche deutsch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fernando is really doing great today and let`s hope to hear some statements this evening.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:29:45 by Blackmadonna
Fernando has just switched to the 'old' frontwing. It would be really interesting to know what they are testing in particular, too bad its such a 'secret'
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:30:17 by scenic
@RF1PP: Thank you for the new pics !!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:33:10 by dilettante
27 Feb: 01:21.454 Alonso best
22 Feb: 01:20.508 Massa best
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:38:47 by siberianlady
@renault-racer- ich auch!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:41:35 by yasING-RENAULT
is RENAULT come back ? 
R28 is very fast now ı think updates are useful and R28 is more and more fast isnt it ??? can we catch bmw-mclaren-ferrarş??????
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:42:43 by alpha
1.- G. Fisichella-1:19.721-28 vueltas
2.- F. Massa-1:20.326-40 vueltas
3.- L. Hamilton-1:20.452-29 vueltas
4.- F. Alonso-1:20.632-43 vueltas
5.- N. Heidfeld-1:21.391-28 vueltas
6.- N. Rosberg-1:21.465-18 vueltas
7.- R. Barrichello-1:21.732-28 vueltas
8.- T. Glock-1:21.741-28 vueltas
9.- D. Coulthard-1:22.253-7 vueltas
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:42:54 by zoe
It's just one opinion, but to the naked eye the surface of the frontwing r28 is the smallest of the entire stock of cars.
Ford is aware of this?
It is a problem of optics?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:44:06 by zoe
sry not ford, renault
google translations LOL
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:46:00 by ElTorello
@renault-racer: ich auch.
looks like good times for our team. my hope are with you!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:46:58 by mnovakov
Fisico did the lap on slicks.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:51:59 by Blackmadonna
It seems we have a secret german society here! Well come out of your holes
@mnovakov on motor21 they say that Fisi was on soft tyres, not slicks. I think the track condition is playing a role here.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:54:41 by mnovakov
OK, sorry, I assumed that force india cannot go that fast without slicks, but obviously wrong
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 11:58:17 by stuephi
Spielen wir jetzt - wer spricht alles deutsch? Vielleicht könnte man ja einen Diskussionsteil für deutschsprachige eröffnen....
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:00:28 by Alfonso
Thanks Dilittante. It certainly shows much improvement. I think they will be faster this afternoon and inder 1:20
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:01:30 by manuStudio
LOL once again good old Fisico is 1 sec faster than Alonso.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:03:05 by Alina
It certainly looks like the Great White Shark! The times look much quicker and I agree.. a fast car is a beautiful car! Goooo Nando!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:03:10 by Witch
Dear RF1, can you tell us which teams try slick tyres?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:04:24 by yasING-RENAULT
will renault try slick tyres?????? RF1PP????????
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:05:37 by RF1 Paddock Pass
Here are the times so far in Barcelona.
1 FIS 1:19.721 33
2 MAS 1:20.326 44
3 HAM 1:20.452 36
4 ALO 1:20.632 53
5 ROS 1:21.033 24
6 HEI 1:21.391 33
7 BAR 1:21.726 35
8 GLO 1:21.731 35
9 COU 1:22.253 7
Fernando has enjoyed a good morning. He's done 53 laps – the most of anybody and at the moment is not too far off the McLarens and Ferraris.
I have done some investigating and it seems that four teams plan to run with slick tyres at some point today. They are: Williams, Toyota, Honda, and Force India. Judging by Fisichella’s position at the top of the times, I think it would be safe to say that this was set on slicks, just like Massa’s blistering time of yesterday was.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:05:52 by Blackmadonna
Ferando made his time in the morning, we also don't know what they have been testing (except for the obvious) and about the fuel load.
I'm curious to get an update from @RF1 about the impressions the team has until now- and what Fernando will say! I hope we will get a feedback around lunch time
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:07:19 by Blackmadonna
@RF1PP you have been faster, sorry thanks for the input.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:07:52 by adam20692
i think the new car looks now as if it has a purpose and i think the car looks hugely better and also i wasnt sure but i think renault ran a slightly less extended engin cover or whatever it is last time more like some of the other teams not sure but whatever. Any way lets hope the improvements work. Question for RF1PP will there be some feedback from alonso like there was from nelson today?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:12:24 by Witch
thanks a lot RF1 PP*
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:15:50 by adam20692
mind when we were told there would be some updates to the car i thought they would be small little updates that would be hard to notice however some of these updates are hugely obvious and lets hope this is the car the R28 was supposed to be lol
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:19:23 by RF1 Paddock Pass
For sure there will be an update from Fernando this afternoon. And I will give you some more detailed feedback after the lunch break.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:20:58 by marsiandeneersten
It is nice to hear Renault enjoied a good morning session.
When will Renault be running the slick tyres?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:21:00 by adam20692
kool thanks
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:24:43 by Blackmadonna
Thank you very much RF1PP for keeping up with us here
I wonder if Fernando will make it up to 100 laps today, he is really working hard here...um maybe he would go for some chocolate after an exhausting day.lol.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:27:55 by Eddie0uk
Hi RF1PP. Can you confirm whether Fernando's car is fitted with the i-dumper today?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:28:31 by siberianlady
Question for RF1PP- I know its nothing to do with our team but whats up with the Toro Rossos? They have still not been spotted on track- they forgot their lego set or what?
Look forward to the updates!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:34:14 by Diki
Yes Renault not far away(ferrari and mclaren)and we are ahead BMW all day,thats good.This is really good day for RF1,keep that guys.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:41:46 by BLUE
RF1PP: could you kindly confirm if Renault has used all updated new pieces?.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:43:26 by theBlueOrangeLion
That's a beautiful new engine cover but one small problem - THE LION LOGO MUST BE A LOT BIGGER!
NP says: "I thought the car was very good today and we have another three days of testing and there's margin to improve. I think I'm optimistic that we can put both cars in the top ten in qualifying."
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:43:28 by BLUE
Really, I have good feeling about the new car......I hope a good times today. really the team is working very hard to obtain a good results.
GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO RENAULT!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:47:20 by dray
Reading the testing times at this time of year is always impossible, but throwing slicks into the mix just makes it ridiculous. Guess we'll see properly in 10 days or so!
As for the new engine cover etc, roll on 2009 when that sort of thing will disappear again. Its ugly - but if it helps with airflow etc then it has to be that way.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:56:43 by alpha
can anyone give me any link about live timing but in eglish please !!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 12:59:30 by Blackmadonna
I'm still wondering...how would the car react to side winds with that?
http://images.gpupdate.net/large/97056.j ...
Wind today: Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph
Forecast for tomorrow: Winds S at 10 to 15 mph
Will that make a difference?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:01:04 by RF1 Paddock Pass
I think your right dray. Testing analysis is never easy and with slicks and 2009 bodywork doing the rounds, it really is anybody's guess. The good news is that Ferrari, McLaren and BMW are not runnin slicks today, so we should have a better picture of where we stand relative to them.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:01:44 by alma
Aupa Nano !!!!!!!!!!! go Renault Team!!!!!!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:02:53 by theBlueOrangeLion
@ 63 - STR are busy assembling their new Red Bull car, check out http://www.formula1.com/gallery/testing/ ... here - there's one pic at the bottom of the page.
Our shark fin engine cover looks even more radical than RBR's, I'm loving it! Wow! That's total madness!
Updated RBR looks really thin, small, is it Newey's obsession with shrinking the car or wot? Will poor Mark be able to sit in it?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:06:45 by Alfonso
@alpha I can't find an english link but you can use the following.
http://www.motor21.com/noticia.asp?dt=31 ... Then if you want translation of spanish, cut and paste and go to http://world.altavista.com/trfor translation. It works very well
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:09:29 by alpha
thanks Alfonso
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:17:59 by dilettante
Ferrari's rear view mirror location is getting worse...are they sure drivers will able to see anything from those locations?
Even Red bull brought those mirors inside (bec of DC's crash with Massa and Button)and Toyota's are moving out again!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:19:18 by otoelpiloto
shark magic alonso is back
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:19:56 by dilettante
Ferrari mirrors
http://f1.gpupdate.net/en/photolarge.php ...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:29:23 by Diki
1.- G. Fisichella-1:19.721-45 vueltas
2.- F. Massa-1:20.326-60 vueltas
3.- L. Hamilton-1:20.452-53 vueltas
4.- F. ALONSO-1:20.632-72 vueltas
5.- N. Rosberg-1:20.800-48 vueltas
6.- N. Heidfeld-1:21.391-55 vueltas
7.- D. Coulthard-1:21.474-24 vueltas
8.- R. Barrichello-1:21.711-42 vueltas
9.- T. Glock-1:21.731-49 vueltas
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:32:06 by Rebecca
@58
:0( Lunchbreak! Same here!
I asked if I could take my laptop in to watch testing but my manager just grinned at me! Never mind the soil from the plant in the canteen, makes delicious coffee apparently!!
(Only happened once!!!) ;0)
Wishing you guys all the best
GO Fernando!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:32:23 by otoelpiloto
72 laps!! OMG shark alonso is working hard
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:37:14 by alma
WOU ( GUAU ) THAT R28 !!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:39:16 by hah
These could be the update we can see so far since yesterday....
1) New front wing-->0.05s
2) Update suspension-->0.2s
3) Front rim cover-->0.05
4) New engine cover-->0.2
5) New mass damper-->0.3
6) Update engine-->0.3
So..base on laymen observation...that would be my fantasy improve time per lap..
Anything else we missed RF1PP..??
I'm looking forward to see more update this afternoon & tomorrow...
Go RF1 & FA....we are back in the game guyss !!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:41:16 by alma
Alonso Thaks for you and Reanault Team !!!!!!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:43:47 by f1angel
Hello everyone! Boy, u guys gave me quite alot to read before 7 in the morning here! From what I've seen so far, we're doing quite well here so lets hope this continues on!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:44:25 by Blackmadonna
@Rebecca wouldn't you walk 100 miles to get Fernando some chocolate? I would...
He's working hard like always, such a dedicated guy, a team can't ask for more.
To be fair though- Nelson for sure doing the same.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:47:00 by Rebecca
@ Blackmadonna
Thanks for that :0)) ..yes!
He's the best F1 driver I know of-thats for sure!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:47:51 by Rebecca
Have to go now :0(
Good Luck!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:48:06 by hah
Yes F1Angle...the team really determine to win this year...n if they got spot on with the update...they could be on right behind FERRARI...which could be very scary for all the 3 top teams...because they all know what FA can pull off if R28 work to his favour...i'm smiling all day today guys...and will enjoy more this afternoon..
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:49:45 by Diki
@RF1PP-can we expect some new parts and tomorrow(few radical changes like today)?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 13:59:15 by alma
Well done work car r28 Renault Team ! Alonso go !
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:03:52 by fraggle
Wow.. Seems like we're all having a really positive day. And big thanks to RF1pp for the stellar photos and reporting!!!! Testing blogs have never been this good.. Woo hoo!!
All this talk of sharks. Reminds me of the shark livery that the team ran at was it France in 06...As long as we have more bite this time round...
*goes and hums theme tune to Jaws..*
90 posts as well. And its only lunch!!! Blimey we have all been busy.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:05:23 by amasmi221
well i've just logged had a look at the times so far, i am very impressed with the times so far looking good, wouldn't it just be amazing if Fernando could finish on the podium at him home gp, or is that being to opamistic, but wouldn't that be fantastic though
GO RENAULT
GO FERNANDO
i have complete faith in all of you, I know that you will give Fernando the best car you can for his home gp GO RENAULT GO.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:06:52 by serdukfranciz
really glad of all these good news.
Go Renault Go
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:08:55 by RF1 Paddock Pass
So we are just coming to the end of the lunch break and RF1PP has been scurrying around trying to find you answers. So what is the verdict? Well, the updates to the car are certainly bringing some performance gains, which is excellent news, and both Fernando and Nelson are happy with the changes.
But, the age-old testing problem remains that times set in testing count for nothing. We are still in the dark as to what the other teams are doing and so it is impossible to say how much of an improvement we have. It will be at the Spanish Grand Prix, at this very track, that the answers will come. Sorry to disappoint you with sitting on the fence once again. When I speak with Fernando this evening I will report back – best to get it from the man in the cockpit.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:10:06 by amasmi221
i feel silly now, i was writting @94 the same time as RF1 put there post in.
there's me going on about podium, but like RF1 have just said we don't know what the other teams are doing, so the times are not necceseraly realisist times, very good point RF1.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:11:53 by hah
all hard work by the team at factory have been paid with this giant leap forward...they must be very very happy back at factory today..
Congratulation to all RF1 members...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:13:06 by fraggle
Just been reading some interviews. Nelson appears quietly confident, but cautious. He believes that the new updates will get BOTH cars in to Q3 at the Spanish GP.
And reading one of the latest interviews with Bob Bell it appears positive too. In that the team are taking the right steps to get back to the front.
Made me smile about the 'J' damper introduction that McLaren, Ferrari, Red Bull and BMW are already meant to be running. Hhhhmmm.. Given what happened to us the last time round. I'll start taking bets now as to how quick it gets banned as soon as it becomes an integral part of our car. (going off previous experiences...)
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:14:41 by hah
Thanks RF1PP...we know the car improved significantly..just need to confirm wether the team can break history by improve over 1s...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:16:19 by fraggle
@ Rf1.. You're not sitting on the fence. We all understand that times count for nothing in testing. But it sounds like we're taking a step in the right direction in improving the car's performance. All any of us can ask for is that our team gets the maximum out of each day and gets the data that we need to make informed decisions about what works, what doesn't work, what can be improved, what should be ditched... etc.. To be able to do that we need to make sure we get the maximum out of each day. And it sounds on the basis of today and quite a lot of yesterday (with the exception of the spin) that we're getting that 
)
Look forward to hearing more.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:16:43 by alma
Paddock Pass thak , and Renault Teams and Alonso and Nelsinho and Testers , thak photos , go Alonso Lucky !!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:19:22 by alma
14:14 hour Alonso goes to Slopes !!!!!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:19:40 by f1angel
It will be something amasmi221 if he can get a podium at his home gp, which we all want very much. So far, times look promising, but like RF1PP said, we don't know what the others are doing right now and I agree with what RF1PP said about the testing times count for nothing. If they can perform those times (and maybe better) next week, then for sure we will have ourselves a great Spainsh GP to look forward to!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:21:52 by alma
I am proud of Alonso and Renault !!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:23:46 by Blackmadonna
I'm very much looking forward to hear Fer give his impressions, if the drivers are happy with the changes its definitely a good sign.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:25:07 by alma
5 Laps after Alonso returns to Pits - Boxes-
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:26:45 by tubsxpto
I hope that we can fight at least for the 3rd position, i believe in your work boys, go fernando , go nelson and GO TEAM
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:30:30 by fraggle
good luck for this afternoon.
@ amasmi... Don't worry. All of us would love to see Fernando occupying an position on the podium in just over a week and abit from now. Should be a great race.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:34:45 by alma
Alonso you wnt - love -a lot in Spain !!!!! go Renault Team go and Nelsinho go !!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:38:22 by otoelpiloto
any time sheet updates?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:50:44 by hah
Oo...FA stoped at turn 3..what happened RF1PP?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:54:44 by bikram1985
hmmm good work mates at Renault F1
and today after watching alonso driving car i feel we have done some improvement this week and also tests look positive and i feel that all our prays are being listened by god and we are on track to be front runners.
wooo am loving his driving!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 14:59:52 by alma
14:45 Alonso Stop has been stopped r28 , Red Flag on Track , uf
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:03:44 by alma
For : RF1 Paddock Pass : Why stop r28 ??
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:03:56 by Blackmadonna
"15:00 is spoken in box of Renault of a shutdown due to an electrical problem, after Fernando left the garage for a new turn of laps. At the time of the shutdown he was improving the times. He has been in his return 78."
Sorry babelfish...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:09:10 by f1angel
Aw man, what went wrong here?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:19:17 by hah
R28 return with old engine cover...could be they are testing mass damper RF1PP?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:30:53 by hah
FA still no outing yet since the car return to renault pitbox 3:00pm...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:33:30 by Keysersoze27
Logic says that they are testing the old ingine cover so they can compare it to the new
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:34:17 by RF1 Paddock Pass
The engine stopped while Fernando was in the middle of Turn 3. The team has not determined what the problem is yet. But they are currently changing the engine and Fernando should be back on the track later this afternooon.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:36:16 by hah
new engine proof improved but seems like there are reliability to check...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:37:06 by Blackmadonna
Ahhh 
changing the engine- such bad luck- i hope he can continue soon, thank you RF1.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:39:16 by bikram1985
yea balck madonna its such a bad luck that we were struck with an engine problem.
bad karma is always there
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:40:02 by hah
must be a lot of work in the garage now...goodwork RF1
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:40:21 by alma
RF1 Paddock Pass , Good Alonso will re-run afternoon , go Renault Team !!!!!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:42:26 by hah
well..not as bad because it happened during testing..very important to be able to find problems during test rather than during GP weekend.....more bad karma
at least they can correct the problem ontime & still not effecting GP points..
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:45:38 by manuStudio
RF1PP, how many engines does the team have for this week testing?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 15:49:21 by serdukfranciz
and it happened after a good amount of laps so no big worries although not enough for two races
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:10:10 by hah
they suspect the shutdown was due to broken engine...sure they will fix it in time...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:10:57 by Alfonso
Everything aims at that the shutdown of Fernando Alonso is had due to a motor breakage. Renault anticipates to leave towards the end of the day.
Edited by BabelFish
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:12:00 by Alfonso
Sorry for duplicated message
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:18:27 by hah
no worry bro..
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:23:37 by hah
seems like time stalled without FA action on the track after the shutdown....
will see something similar like yesterday i guess...less progress for the afternoon session...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:43:21 by Blackmadonna
Fernando is back on track- finally- but blowing some smoke, hopefully only some burned oil
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:44:27 by Alfonso
FA back on track
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:46:07 by SupaFly
I have to keep reminding myself that I have only one week to go before the Spanish GP. I hope Fernando and Nelson don't dissapoint me or the weather out in Spain! COME ON GUYS YOU CAN DO IT!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:49:27 by Alfonso
If i understand BabelFish correctly, the reason for FA's earlier shutdown was due to a spin and not engine breakage??
Finalmente la parada de Renault ha sido por un trompo que ha hecho Fernando Alonso, y no por una rotura de motor como se especulaba antes.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:53:58 by Blackmadonna
RF1PP confirmed an engine problem with message @120 i have not yet heard anything different.
@Supa you are not one week ahead? Its on 27th....
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 16:55:05 by hah
Glad FA now out earlier...he could now concentrate on the test after good study of what happened since this morning..
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:05:04 by f1angel
Oh boy! Bad luck for Fernando! Hey Supa, glad to see u here!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:14:10 by hah
up until 16:50pm...suprisingly FA was 2nd doing most laps of 84 rounds compare to FM 93 rounds..
What could be the laps no without the broken engine...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:16:13 by manuStudio
I wonder what would happen with this new engine cover when there are some strong side cross winds??
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:21:21 by Blackmadonna
@manu i have been asking that too, today there have been no strong winds (according to the weather data)
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:21:56 by manuStudio
Test Update: 17:11
Driver team Car Gap Laps #
1. R. Barrichello Honda RA108 1:19.374 49 pit
2. G. Fisichella Force India VJM-01 1:19.721 +0.347 62 pit
3. F. Massa Ferrari F2008 1:20.283 +0.909 94 pit
4. D. Coulthard Red Bull Racing RB4 1:20.392 +1.018 55 pit
5. L. Hamilton McLaren MP4-23 1:20.452 +1.078 82 pit
6. F. Alonso Renault R28 1:20.632 +1.258 85 pit
7. N. Rosberg Williams FW30 1:20.800 +1.426 80 pit
8. N. Heidfeld BMW Sauber F1.08 1:21.160 +1.786 77 pit
9. T. Glock Toyota TF108 1:21.567 +2.193 84 pit
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:23:58 by hah
@142..
with enough downforce generated from the aero...i believe that side cross winds would not influence the car direction very much...
like they said..the F1 car can run upside down on the straight once the car downforce take effect...
only my personal opinion..
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:24:50 by Niki
Hi all,
to be honest, I don't believe Flavio's words about a podium in Barcelona but I think some points are realistic for Fernando. I hope it will be an interesting race, nobody knows what can happen
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:29:54 by Blackmadonna
Honda and Force India are on slicks, i wonder if the Renault team is going to try that too? Just being curious...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:34:22 by hah
@BM
RF1 will not be one of the team today as RF1PP mentioned..could be tomorrow or last day...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 17:34:40 by myx4ever
@147 No Renault is not going to test slicks for the moment. They are focused on the aero package. Most probably they will start doing so by half season. Till then it's work work work tryin' to develop the car.
Lookin' at the times sheets I'm not sure what to believe. It's clear that the team did not want to beat the clock but to understand the new components but I wish we would have some more info about the package if it's what they wanted to be. I hope we will be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel and that the sun will shine again on us. Good luck team ! Renault F1 team rulz !
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 18:18:05 by siberianlady
I just saw Fernando did 119 laps today! BM- you got the choc for him? He'll need it after that marathon!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 18:18:11 by RF1 Paddock Pass
The laptimes at the end of the session:
1 BAR 1'18.928 79
2 FIS 1'19.721 79
3 MAS 1'20.283 113
4 COU 1'20.392 89
5 HAM 1'20.452 96
6 ALO 1'20.616 119
7 ROS 1'20.800 103
8 GLO 1'20.870 112
9 HEI 1'20.981 98
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 18:20:42 by Blackmadonna
@SB if i would be there he would get it, i swear..119 laps!
Imagine, without the forced break, he would have made a new record maybe...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 18:26:54 by Ayrton1992F1
it looks good, renault gave up on the old style engine cover, i was one that really wanted it to be changed, stability can give us 1 sec guys, but unfortunately, the gap is much more bigger
great effort from the team
p.s. im not an aerodynamiscist, sorry that i will 'suggest things' but if you change a bit the side of the car, i dont know exactly the word in english, but i mean the side, where it writes ING, but the thing that is down
this one looks old style, if aerodynamiscists can do a different shape there, you can may earn 0.4 sec hopefully, XD
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 18:46:12 by myx4ever
@153 0.x s don't come as easy as you or me or anyone else would want to.
I would be very happy to see the team gain 0.2-0.5 more then the competition. Maybe the press release will be more clarifying regarding today test schedule.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:06:41 by fraggle
Looks like we've had a productive day testing. )
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:18:35 by marctu35
GO RENAULT TEAM!!!!! This it is the way, to prove piece for piece, those of the tires slikcs for tomorrow EXELENTE I WORK BOYS!!! PUXA NANOOOO!!!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:27:10 by SupaFly
@blackmadonna ONE MORE FULL WEEK I go Thursday to the race! hehe I'll still have my fingers crossed though I always do!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:28:10 by LotusRenault
I like the engine cover. Good old Red Bull. It would be better to have other teams using Renault`s innovations rather than the other way round, but if it makes the car competitive then that is great. Remember the mass damper fiasco and how the team fought back, we need more of the same now. Grit your teeth boys, I`m at the Belgian GP again this year and by then i expect you to be able to give me reason to wear my team shirt with more pride than usual. All the best. Oliver
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:37:36 by Louise
Well done to Fernando and RF1 Team. Lots of laps completed today with valuable data generated. So glad to see the very encouraging test times, and hard work put in by all the team today. Lets' not forget the hard work undertaken back in Enstone at the factory. I realise these results are test times but after Bahrain, I am so pleased to see R28 take a big step forward. Keep it up everyone, looking forward to GP Spain.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:38:42 by theBlueOrangeLion
So far so good, aye?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:47:41 by Blackmadonna
In the few words Fernando has said until now, he sounds quite satisfied- maybe we will hear more from El Laguero tonight, i will watch out for that.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 19:56:40 by siberianlady
I want to see pictures of Fernando- I think its the best way to judge how happy or not he really is!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 20:20:18 by f1angel
Well, if Fernando's satisfied with the car, then that should be a good sign for us...hopefully!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 20:26:23 by Rebecca
Very encouraging!
I really hope that Fernando is able to shine at his home Grand Prix!
See Quotes:
http://www.ing-renaultf1.com/en/binaries ...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 20:37:54 by RF1 Paddock Pass
So day two is done and dusted and we now have a better idea of what the updates have brought to the car. I know that a lot of you have posted questions about exactly what updates we were running today, but to be honest I am not able to give much away. As you all know very well, Formula 1 is a competitive sport and we have to keep our cards close to our chests. A lot of the information remains confidential, even to our most loyal fans - sorry guys.
So what can I tell you about today? Well you could hardly avoid the dorsal fin that grew on the engine cover of the R28 overnight? It certainly made the ING branding look more prominent, but this was merely a side effect of efficient aerodynamics. I’m told that this helps make the car more stable at the rear, which is pretty important.
And what about Fernando’s feedback - well, you’ve probably read his quote already on the team website. What I can add is that Fernando was in a positive mood after the test and content with the day’s work. He was smiling and happy, and keen to talk to the journalists at the end of the day. But, like he said, with so many cars trying slick tyres, we should not pay too much attention to the times. There is no doubt that we are making progress, though, so that should be music to your ears – very much a step in the right direction. We will find out how much at the Spanish Grand Prix.
The team really appreciates all your support and comments on the blog and it’s nice that you are all so active throughout the day. And your comment, Fraggle, about how much you enjoyed the testing blog is much appreciated. We do aim to please! I will be back in the garage tomorrow morning, armed with my camera to try and get you some more interesting pictures, so if you have any requests let me know…I think some of you would like a picture of Fernando without his helmet on so I will try my best!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 20:43:07 by Blackmadonna
@RF1 you read my thoughts! I just thought if i could dare to ask- some pictures of Fer for the dedicated fans here...
and thanks a lot, its good to hear that he is smiling and happy...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 20:47:51 by Witch
...I think some of you would like a picture of Fernando without his helmet on so I will try my best!
Yes yes & yes
Thanks a lot again Dear RF1, you did a great job during the day...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 20:51:51 by marsiandeneersten
Seems to me this was a nice day.
I wish the team all the best for tomorrow.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 20:58:29 by f1angel
Thanks RF1! It's great to hear Fernando being very happy and smiling! I'm off to find pics!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 21:08:58 by adam20692
question for RF1PP will there be a Q&A with pat or flavio talkin about improvements on the cars and how productive the tests have been
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 21:12:57 by alma
Thaks RF1 Paddock Pass you good work , yes I want some photos of Alonso without a helmet.
Good Job Work Alonso
Good Job Work Renault Teams
I read a lot much I have seen improvements to the r28 on the explanations and thousands of photos r28 I saw every pieces ofthe millimetre r28 to lear more about the evolution of r28 , the day has been positive with the new improviments will have to r28
Now we are very near the of the first Teams
Alonso with r28 Has rolled in a nineteen times .
God Day 15-4-2008 for Renault Teams for Alonso and All fan .
Aupa Nano !!! Alonso you Are Big Campions !! and person !!!!!!! thanks Alonso I you think I love you Pilot number one , Alonso go go go !!!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 21:13:46 by scenic
Thank you for the update RF1PP!!! It's so important to get information from inside the team, particularly because we know -finally?- that testing times are more or less meaningless.
I'm on travel the next two days, so let me wish all the best to the team for the second half of this crucial testing programme !!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 21:33:01 by fraggle
@ rf1pp, i agree with Blackmadonna and Witch ) photos of fernando (without his helmet) would be good to see.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 21:55:20 by theBlueOrangeLion
Nice analysis, RF1. I certainly like the new appearance of the car better. But as I said - the lion could be slightly bigger or maybe more aggressive?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 22:08:26 by Diki
@scenic-you can enter to this fansite via mobile phone,you can see your emails,comments,news...I don't know how to send message(i can send but message is blank)i don't know why!!?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 22:16:48 by genevieve
Blackmadonna, l don't know if you saw may message in safety, but anyhow, l managed to log in..FINALLY!
I'm happy to meet you all.
RF1PP, your information is very much appreciated and as others have asked you already...please try to get us a photo of Alonso without helmet tomorrow, his eyes never lie and l'm dying to see them!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 22:26:06 by Blackmadonna
@genevieve welcome to the blog- nice to have you here with us
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 22:38:59 by genevieve
THANKS Blackmadonna! I'm very happy to be here.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:00:29 by scenic
Thank you Diki I'm not using my *old* mobile phone to surf but will hopefully find another way to occasionally check the site...
And welcome to genevieve !
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:03:14 by manuStudio
Well it really looks like the team has done good progress with the R28.
Looking at the testing times this year in Barcelona only, improving time by 0.838
BARCELONA TESTS
Results of 01/02/2008
Weather : dry track (morning), dry track (afternoon)
DRIVER TEAM CAR TIME GAP LAPS
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'22''889 +0''626 61
Results of 02/02/2008
Weather : dry track (morning), dry track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'22''938 +1''259 115
Results of 03/02/2008
Weather : dry track (morning), dry track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'22''509 +0''124 63
Results of 19/02/2008
Weather : wet track (morning), wet track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'32''820 +2''145 16
Results of 20/02/2008
Weather : wet track (morning), wet track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'31''731 +1''058 28
Results of 21/02/2008
Weather : dry track (morning), dry track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'22''657 +0''504 61
Results of 25/02/2008
Weather : wet track (morning), wet track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'23''021 +0''745 79
Results of 26/02/2008
Weather : dry track (morning), dry track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'23''112 +1''878 79
Results of 27/02/2008
Weather : dry track (morning), dry track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'21''454 +0''653 128
Results of 15/04/2008
Weather : dry track (morning), dry track (afternoon)
F. Alonso Renault R28 1'20''616 +1''687 119
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:03:47 by JR2008
Good Night All.
The miracle is gone ....
Pat is a god, me God ...
Who said half a second? Today more than this.
Tomorrow... I predict 1.20.00
without slicks.¡¡¡¡(alom ejor me he pasao,he he)
Ferrari, Mclaren, BMW hey ..be carefull... perhaps ?. We are here just now.¡¡¡¡
Tick tack, tick tack... I can´t wait to see the miracle in the real track, in our event, in Spain in Barcelona the next GP.
I believe the podium it will be posible.
Thanks Renault F1 Team to alow me to dream tonight.
Saludillos a todos.
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:11:09 by Rebecca
Welcome to the blog Genevieve! What great timing to co-incide with todays happy testing result!
You are now officially our Good Luck blogger!! :0)
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:14:00 by mnovakov
Great job RF1 team! Tomorrow even better time
Does anyone know if 2008 replica cap has brazil and spanish flags on the back?
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:16:55 by genevieve
Thanks Rebecca for the warmcomming.
I really hope l can bring a little bit of luck to tomorrow too!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:31:52 by Rebecca
@ 184
You are welcome! Fingers crossed for tomorrow.
I am afraid I don't know about the cap though mnovakov
Sorry :0(
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:36:58 by genevieve
Goodnight to all. Tomorrow more.
Keep up the good work RENAULT!
Alonso, I believe, we believe that you are the miracle!
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:51:53 by amc
As usual, I'm on the back end of each day's blog.
I have actually been following it very closely all day from work, but just couldn't reply.
However, as I 'watched' the day unfold, and saw that hideous fin, I felt a stir of excitement at what the new updates can bring.
Ok, so we can't expect to jump the field to the front of the grid, but just going in the right direction - and that's forward as opposed to the recent reversing through the grid - is all that I need to be elated right now.
We shall see what the coming days and grand prix brings...but the Renault/Alonso dream partnership is by no means dying as so many are claiming.
Good luck for tomorrow...but I suspect a old familiar face reappearing in the paddock will no doubt overshadow all other proceedings. As long as Renault can quietly get on with progressing, that's all that matters...
Tuesday 15 April 2008 at 23:52:51 by fraggle
@ mnovakov. Maybe its something that Rf1pp could answer. I've looked everywhere on the internet and can't see a back photo of the cap. Don't know if any of the other bloggers can help answer the question.
Failing all else, I've got to go to my local Renault dealers. As I know they sell Renault F1 merchandise I'll have a look and see if I can see the back of a cap and let you know if they've got both flags on the back.
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 00:07:36 by fraggle
I see the web team have been developing the site and that the pm facility has now altered slightly (and for the better ) ).
@ rf1pp, are there more changes/developments to the blog and the fansite to come?
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 00:18:29 by Diki
@mnovakov-cap can't have their national flags because they(Nelson and Fernando) have different sponsors,sorry if i make mistake.
OR this is team cap with main sponsor and...i don't know.
You can see on this photo that Fern.have cap with his sponsors:http://www.fernandoalonso.com/i magenes/g...
http://www.fernandoalonso.com/imagenes/g ...
and Nelson http://www.piquetsports.com.br/avi_npj/c ...
SORRY IF I MADE MISTAKE,I try to help.
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 00:19:05 by f1angel
u know who's missing that I know is dying to see pics of Fernando w/o his helmet? Rulietta! I wouldn't mind either! Unfortunately I was unsuccessful at getting pics! Anyway, back to the topic, I'm very happy with the results! Of course, this is only testing, but I have a good feeling that with these updates, we're gonna see some big improvements! Have a great night everyone! To the Renault team, have a good night and all the best to u guys on Wednesday! To all my homies: Buenas Noches!
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 00:19:50 by Rebecca
@ Fraggle
Yes, it's because they know that the Fernando/ Renault bloggers brigade need it for their test days research! ;0)
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 00:20:52 by Diki
@190-I mean both national flags...
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 00:52:46 by Diki
@mnovakov and fraggle-This is cap with Spanish and Brazilian flag,2008 team cap.
http://www.grandprixshop.nl/details.asp? ...
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 01:11:26 by f1angel
Here's a videoclip from testing. I'm not sure if this is from Monday or Tuesday.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I fgJZG53G...
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 01:20:43 by Diki
@f1angle-thanks for video
Bloggers see you tomorrow when testing begin,goodnight
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 01:51:43 by Blackmadonna
@f1angel thanks a lot i think its from today (yesterday even) you can see Fernando passing the pits (including shark fin)
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 02:20:01 by marctu35
@RF1 PP .... seemingly the only worthy commentaries of response of his part are them of fraggle. With the whole respect that fraggle is deserved of my part
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 07:16:25 by Alina
I think RF1PP did a great job updating us with on-going information from the pit. My only wish is that I had discovered this site muuuuch earlier. Thanks for the updates and insights - certainly look forward to reading more, please keep them coming,(and oh yes.. the pictures are STUNNING!)Kudos to the ING Renault Fansite team!
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 07:57:39 by RF1 Paddock Pass
Hi mnovakov, yes the 2008 replica cap has both the Spanish and Brazilian flags on the back, as well as both Fernando's and Nelson's race numbers.
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 08:20:07 by Rebecca
All the best for today everyone!
Neeeeeeeeyyyuummmmmmmmmmmm!!!
Oh?.... what was that Blue, Orange & White blur???? :0D
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 08:23:30 by mnovakov
Thanks RF1PP, Fraggle, Diki for info... i'm buying one cap
Wednesday 16 April 2008 at 08:39:54 by fraggle
good luck with testing today.
@ rf1pp - I look forward to seeing the new blog for today later )
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