Silverstone Testing - June 1st 2nd 3rd (merged)

forzaf1 · 20 May 2005, 18:53 (Ref:1305619)

Am I right in thinking that from the 1st-3rd June at Silverstone is the official F1 test where nearly all teams will run in preparation for the GP in July?

Thanks in advance,
Alex

bigjon · 20 May 2005, 20:20 (Ref:1305678)

That was the original plan; then Ferrari booked an exclusive test later in the month; the rest of the teams complained; Ferrai offered to let them join (despite being within the 4 week period before a GP when - in theory - there shouldn't be testing at that track).

Ferrari subsequentally pulled the plug on the exclusive test idea.

Most other teams booked Silverstone for April (the week following Imola) but cancelled a couple of days before due to an iffy weather forecast - only Jordan and Williams attended in the end. The others went to continental Europe.

So - we're in a position where only Williams, Jordan (and earlier in the year) Renault have run at S'stone. Given the new rules and regs teams are going to need to test to get data ahead of the July 10th race.

Therefore - its a safe asumption that there should be quite a bit of running on 1st - 3rd June test, curiously held on a Weds through Friday.

I believe 6 teams are currently booked, including Ferrari. I'd suggest checking with the track before attending, especially anyone travelling a long distance.

For those not aware, viewing from the Complex terracing is free; through Silverstone hospitality passes can be purchased, or various fan clubs have hospitality days planned as well.

forzaf1 · 20 May 2005, 22:12 (Ref:1305757)

Thanks. I knew there was a major test before the GP and of the Ferrari test. I knew the Ferrari only test would never go through.

Looking at the Silverstone website they do list the 1st-3rd June as F1 testing and that is it and no other dates so I did think that would be the main one. But thanks for putting my mind at rest.

Alex

j_hampton2000 · 21 May 2005, 13:55 (Ref:1306057)

Autosport expect Williams, McLaren, Renault, Jordon, Red Bull, Toyota and Ferrari to attend.

IMHO, I'd say Williams might be the only ones to drop off this list as they tested in April. Jordan might only test for one or two days. I'm surprised that BAR aren't on that list (they haven't run at Silverstone at all this year so this test is there last opportunity to do so before the British GP). Sauber say they will be at Imola, Minardi usually can't afford the trip.

>Ferrari subsequentally pulled the plug on the exclusive test idea.
Is this official??......it just wouldn't surprise me if they turned up 1-3 June, 21-24 June, and ran tests in parallel at Mugello too !!! I know it was dependent on others not turning up and don't see it listed on the silverstone website (but then private tests never are - like McLaren's V8 run last week for example).

Jim.

Cougar · 25 May 2005, 13:41 (Ref:1309877)

Done a quick search but cant find anywhere which says which teams will be at the testing?

Can anyone tell me?

Also who will be attending... (i wont but my flatmate got complimentry hospitality tickets)

ianpearson · 25 May 2005, 14:16 (Ref:1309900)

i believe it is a michelin tyre test so i would imagine most michelin teams will be there, i know renault are there on the wednesday as i've been invited to go along for the day as one of their guests

Cougar · 25 May 2005, 14:23 (Ref:1309904)

Yeah my flatmate has an invite from them as well...

TerryC · 25 May 2005, 14:44 (Ref:1309929)

According to the Autosport lady, "The teams* expected to attend this test are Williams, McLaren, Renault, Jordon, Red Bull, Toyota and Ferrari". Subject to changes obviously.

lucypumablue · 25 May 2005, 15:04 (Ref:1309953)

Am guessing that seeing as I haven't heard back I didn't get tickets - boo!!
Anyone else going?

forzaf1 · 25 May 2005, 16:30 (Ref:1310027)

I am at the Nurburgring this weekend and hope to get back for Wednesday's test.

Should be a complete list of teams apart from Minardi.

Alex

Novice · 25 May 2005, 17:22 (Ref:1310061)

Just heard that I am going along on Thursday as a guest of Jordan

grandprixdiary · 25 May 2005, 17:39 (Ref:1310069)

I very much hope you have more luck meeting the drivers than I did last year !

See http://www.grandprix.com/ft/ft14871

Enjoy your day and stay away from the Silverstone burger van....!

Rob

TomS · 25 May 2005, 19:46 (Ref:1310160)

how do all of you get the guests tickets?!

Novice · 25 May 2005, 19:49 (Ref:1310162)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomS

how do all of you get the guests tickets?!

As my old pappy used to say "Its not what you know its who you know" as well as being in the right place at the right time.

Dixie Flatline · 25 May 2005, 23:42 (Ref:1310313)

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandprixdiary

I very much hope you have more luck meeting the drivers than I did last year !

See http://www.grandprix.com/ft/ft14871

Enjoy your day and stay away from the Silverstone burger van....!

Rob

I liked your article. I just hope that the organisers of the Australian Grand Prix don't read it and get any ideas because at the moment, access to the drivers is quite good, if you know where to go. I've been fortunate enough, for example, to have my photo taken with Jacques and Jenson, and have plenty of autographs from almost everyone except Michael Schumacher, who does tend to adopt the siege mentality wherever he goes around the track.

JeremySmith · 26 May 2005, 00:27 (Ref:1310321)

Quote:

Originally Posted by grandprixdiary

I very much hope you have more luck meeting the drivers than I did last year !

See http://www.grandprix.com/ft/ft14871

Enjoy your day and stay away from the Silverstone burger van....!

Rob

Great article thank you, I am not sure why Montoya considers being aloof, he has nothing to be aloof about. The Goodwood festival of Speed sounds like a great deal of fun.

TerryC · 26 May 2005, 10:16 (Ref:1310567)

Just out of interest, would you prefer to go on the first or the last day?

dazbaz_99 · 26 May 2005, 10:35 (Ref:1310579)

This testing session does carry on to Friday 3rd as well if im not mistaken? Thats what the Silverstone website says. I am planning to pop down on the Friday if the weathers fair.

grandprixdiary · 26 May 2005, 11:43 (Ref:1310618)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerryC

Just out of interest, would you prefer to go on the first or the last day?

This is not set in stone but what often happens is that test drivers do the bulk of the first day with the race drivers coming in to do the next couple of days, meaning that the last day is often the best.

Rob

TerryC · 26 May 2005, 11:46 (Ref:1310621)

Thanks, Friday for me then.

James North · 26 May 2005, 15:09 (Ref:1310750)

I'll be there for all 3 days... But I might skip the Wednesday morning in favour of sleep, since for my full time employment I am working nights. Lucikly I have secured each of the 3 nights off for the actual test.

monster · 26 May 2005, 16:19 (Ref:1310797)

Going to go thursday,what time does it start and can you walk the outside of the track,have not been for years,really looking forward to it, also will there be any where to get something to eat.

James North · 26 May 2005, 17:41 (Ref:1310887)

Admission is free. Public viewing is available from Bridge round to Cospe. As it's the main test at Silverstone of the year, the pitstraight grandstand is likely to be open.

There will be plenty of burger vans dotted about.

Track opens from 9.00. to 12.00, and then 13.00 - 17.00.

monster · 26 May 2005, 17:46 (Ref:1310893)

Many thanks

bigjon · 26 May 2005, 18:41 (Ref:1310934)

possible session start at 9am - that happened last time.

complete guess though!

as i said elsewhere anyone wishing to 'buy' hospitality can do so via S'stone site

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