Silverstone F1 Testing

Sparky · 21 Jan 2001, 23:15 (Ref:59711)

Testing! Testing! Is this microphone on?

"Ahem... For your enjoyment, Ladies and Gentlemen, I understand that there will be Formula 1 testing at Silverstone, the er.. Home of the British Grand Prix.

If this information is correct, don't forget to thank me. If however, you get there, and the gates are shut, then I don't know what I was thinking!"

That is all.

Chris Y · 22 Jan 2001, 00:11 (Ref:59720)

Couldn't give us an approximate date could you, old chap?

Sparky · 22 Jan 2001, 00:15 (Ref:59721)

ARSE!!!

I knew there was something else!

How about Jan 23, 24 and 25? - It's a bit soon, innit?

There are loads more, starting Feb 1st.

Sparky · 22 Jan 2001, 00:19 (Ref:59722)

Here are the rest:

February:- Thu 1st, Fri 2nd, Tue 6th, Wed 7th, Thu 8th, Tue 20th, Wed 21st, Thu 22nd

March:- Tue 7th, Wed 8th, Thu 9th
April:- Tue 3rd, Wed 4th, Thu 5th, Tue 17th, Wed 18th, Thu 19th

May:- Tue 1st, Wed 2nd, Thu 3rd

June:- Tue 12th, Wed 13th, Thu 14th (PRE GRAND PRIX TEST)

August:- Tue 21st, Wed 22nd

September:- Tue 18th, Wed 19th, Thu 20th

Can't confirm the source. Might be best to check before setting out...

Liz · 22 Jan 2001, 03:09 (Ref:59741)

We might be able to make the one before leaving for Le Mans! We'll be flying from Montreal (from the GP there) to England right away so it's possible ... we shall see.

Lorna · 22 Jan 2001, 14:02 (Ref:59801)

The dates are now available on http://www.thecomplex.co.uk if anyone wants clarification.

WoodyTJ · 22 Jan 2001, 18:20 (Ref:59825)

Hey - thanks for the dates Sparky.

F1 here I come

**Craig** · 24 Jan 2001, 21:57 (Ref:60179)

I reckon that the June 14th date sounds good. I think that most of the people on these forums will be heading off to either Le Mans or Mondello the following day and it might be nice to get together for a nice relaxed day out before we head our seperate ways for the ferries.

And it's my birthday, so we can all head into Buckingham afterwards, and you can all buy me a drink...

What you say guys ? Book an extra day off work ?

Sparky · 24 Jan 2001, 23:32 (Ref:60205)

But if we ALL buy you a drink, wouldn't you get pis... Oh!

June 14th. I'm definately up for that. Or even sooner if you like...

Lorna · 25 Jan 2001, 13:04 (Ref:60277)

No can do. I just about managed to get the Friday and Monday off for Mondello. My work mate is on holiday and I am leaving the other guy on his own for two days whilst I go to Mondello. I will definitely be going to other test days though. Just not in June!

Minardi fan · 25 Jan 2001, 17:40 (Ref:60322)

And one would like to point out now that Tuesday 21st August is both a testing day and little moi's birthday.

Liz · 26 Jan 2001, 02:25 (Ref:60370)

But will one be back in Britain by that date?

We will have an early celebration at the Molson Indy. Any reason for a party is a good reason!

**Craig** · 26 Jan 2001, 19:40 (Ref:60466)

Brilliant stuff Sparky - see you there

Shame you can't make it though Lorna

Lorna · 26 Jan 2001, 22:09 (Ref:60505)

Soz, Craig. We'll have to arrange another day. There are plenty of them

**Craig** · 26 Jan 2001, 22:36 (Ref:60509)

Sure thing. August *could* be possible as there's apparently a bit of a dip at work at that time of year, cos everyone's away on holiday, so we're 'encouraged' to take time then. Got the time off for Le Mans and Knockhill - but only cos I told them they were already booked when I was offered the job...

Sparky · 26 Jan 2001, 23:20 (Ref:60536)

Nobody considering a trip any sooner than June??

Lorna · 27 Jan 2001, 09:30 (Ref:60574)

Craig, you let me know a date and then I will book the day off - that will be the best way to do it. You are not bringing the camcorder this time are you?

**Craig** · 27 Jan 2001, 10:56 (Ref:60585)

Good girl

We'll sort something out closer to the time

How much notice do you need to book a day out ?

**Craig** · 28 Jan 2001, 17:05 (Ref:60808)

Just spoken with Lee Purnell - he said he'll be there on the 14th June too

Lorna · 28 Jan 2001, 21:27 (Ref:60868)

Assuming no one else has the day off and there is nothing critical going on at work, a week's notice would be the ideal shortest notice but can do shorter depending on the situation. My boss is lovely and the guys in my team are okay about having time off at short notice.

Just remind me to phone in work again and let them listen to the cars going by so they can get jealous. It came out really well on the answer machine last time

Minardi fan · 31 Jan 2001, 09:50 (Ref:61300)

Hehehehe... I get halfterm week off and there's 3 days of testing then... YEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!

Lorna · 1 Feb 2001, 22:50 (Ref:61797)

http://www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk...gptest2001.htm are now showing what days have been offered to which team - no guarantee of attendance and they state the dates are provisional:

6 Feb: Jordan, Jaguar
7/8 Feb: Jordan
20 Feb: Williams, Jaguar, Jordan, Benetton, Arrows
21 Feb: Williams, Jordan, Benetton, BAR, Arrows
22 Feb: Williams, Jordan, Benetton
7 Mar: Williams, Benetton, Prost
8/9 Mar: Williams, Jordan, Benetton, Prost
3/4/5 Apr: McLaren, Williams, Jordan, BAR, Prost
17/18/19 Apr: McLaren, Williams, Jordan, BAR, Prost
1/2/3 May: McLaren, Williams, BAR, Sauber, Prost
12/13/14 June: All Teams
21/22 Aug: McLaren, Williams, Jordan, Arrows
18/19/20 Sept: McLaren, Williams, BAR
[Edited by Lorna on 2nd February 2001]

Carrie · 2 Feb 2001, 06:23 (Ref:61855)

Quote:

Originally posted by Lorna
http://www.silverstone-circuit.co.uk...gptest2001.htm are now showing what days have been offered to which team - no guarantee of attendance and they state the dates are provisional:

8/9 Feb: Williams, Jordan, Benetton, Prost

Shouldn't that be March?
Just reminded me, I promised I'd print off a copy of the testing calendar for our mule spinner at work. Something else to do tonight!

Lorna · 2 Feb 2001, 12:17 (Ref:61900)

So it should. Thanks Carrie. I have amended it.

Liz · 3 Feb 2001, 15:45 (Ref:62250)

Nothing on the 24th September then? There's a possibility I could be there getting a ride in the Arrows 3 seater on the 24th September and I was hoping something else would be going on at the same time.

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