Top 100 Cheesiest Film Quotes

These are classic! Cheesiest Film Quotes. I disagree with some and there certainly aren't enough Arnie quotes in there. But still a superb collection. Nicolas Cage is terrible.

http://www.thatvideosite.com/video/the_100_cheesiest_movies_quotes_of_all_time

One of my favourites is this..

Jerez Day 2 - F1 Formula 1 Testing

We have snow, but the rain has stopped in Jerez, and the track is drying, and ill continue to dry as the cars get it rubbered in. Todays drivers areSchumacher, Webber, Button, Alonso, Kobayashi, Hulkenberg, Kubica, Liuzzi, Buemi and Timo Glock. Mercedes GP were showing off their constructor trophy http://twitpic.com/11i1jt Check out the badges!

We should see dry track by the late morning if all goes well.. now let see some real time and some real potential from Red Bull Racing!

UPDATES:

16:53h Button has stopped on track causing a Red Flag. Probably the end of the session. Times for the day are:

1      Buemi      Toro Rosso  1:20.026
2      Button     McLaren     1:20.618 
3      Hulkenberg Williams    1:20.629 
4      Liuzzi     Force India 1:20.754
5      Schumacher Mercedes    1:21.083
6      Kobayashi  Sauber      1:21.377
7      Alonso     Ferrari     1:21.445
8      Kubica     Renault     1:22.003
9      Webber     Red Bull    1:22.043
10     Glock      Virgin      1:29.964

15:49h Alonso finishes a good stint

• 1:22.568
• 1:21.938
• 1:22.096
• 1:22.198
• 1:22.078
• 1:22.197
• 1:22.053

15:16 h Button is going round with middle 1:23, Schumi in 1:25s and Kamui Kobayashi in low 1:23s

14:15 h Kubica into the pits and on track are Buemi, Button and Kobayashi. Current times and laps today are:

• S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:20.026 (68 laps)
• J. Button (McLaren) 1:20.618 (32 laps)
• N. Hulkenberg (Williams) 1:20.637 (42 laps)
• M. Schumacher (GP Mercedes) 1:21.907 (68 rounds)
• F. Alonso (Ferrari) 1:21.928 (78 laps)
• R. Kubica (Renault) 1:22.129 (64 laps)
• M. Webber (Red Bull) 1:22.824 (65 laps)
• V. Liuzzi (Force India-) 1:22.866 (45 laps)
• K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:23.190 (55 laps)
• T. Glock (Virgin GP) 1:29.964 (11 laps)

13:38h Latest F1 lap times at Jerez test

• S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:20.026 (54)
• J. Button (McLaren) 1:20.618 (29 )
• N. Hulkenberg (Williams) 1:21.565 (18 )
• M. Schumacher (Mercedes GP) 1:21.907 (60 )
• F. Alonso (Ferrari) 1:21.928 (79 )
• R. Kubica (Renault) 1:22.129 (43 )
• V. Liuzzi (Force India) 1:23.004 (33 )
• M. Webber (Red Bull) 1:23.164 (60 )
• K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:23.190 (39)
• T. Glock (Virgin GP) 1:29.964 (11)

12:50h Alonso has been doing the most laps of anyone. 76 laps in today. Good times too, 1:21.928. However Button improves with a 1:20.681 whilst Buemi goes faster again with a 1:20 dead. The track is getting very fast at the moment.


11:41h LOOK AT THESE LAPS BY BUEMI! Toro Rosso should of made their own car ages ago!

• 1:20.504
• 1:20.646
• 1:20.519
• 1:21.258
• 1:21.220
• 1:22.127

Stunning times by the little Scuderia!

11:35h 1:20.504 for Buemi!!!!  1:21.528 for Mr. Button in the McLaren, whilst 1:21.907 for The Kaiser.

11:12h The VW question begs to be asked. If Volkswagen dont make an engine next year, will they stick with Cosworth. Then we will have a VW Cosworth car! Almost as wrong sounding as BMW Sauber Ferrari. But no one would do that. Plus will VW use this for VW or put Audi or even dare we mention... Lamborghini return to F1?

11:10h Schumacher is 2nd quickest. The track is gettin faster, but Buemi still sits at the top.

10:56h BREAKING NEWS - Spain newspapers report than Bernie and Jose Ramon Carabante have joined forces to rescue the Campos team! The deal will see Carabante take over for this year, before Volkswagen to take over in F1 2011. This leaves Stefan GP to take over the rumoured soon to be doomed USF1 team's spot for this year! Thoughts?

10:53h No one can match Buemi. Webber pits. Liuzzi is doing 1:24s. Glock has done 7 laps in the Virgin F1 car. Rumours are that VW might buy Campos.

10:40h Webber has done 24 laps already, enjoying the dry, with a time just behind Buemi 1:22.243

10:36h So far, track is drying and times are falling. However the fastest so far is Sebastian Buemi 1:21.866! Clearly had his three shredded wheat!For comparison Alonso into the pits, achieved in the timed laps of the stint:

• 1:28.886
• 1:26.402
• 1:26.169
• 1:24.681
• 1:23.911
• 1:24.355
• 1:23.823
• 1:24.440
• 1:24.109
• 1:24.375

whilst Kamui Kobayashi got 3rd fastest with a 1:24.406.

Jerez F1 Test Day 1

Jerez,  Day 1 - F1 Testing 2010, 10th February, 2010



UPDATES:

15:10h Still rain soaked track. Hopefully it wont be like this all week. Here are some exmaple times by Alonso. Conditions arent stable so its hard to tell anything.

• 1:35.631
• 1:33.180
• 1:32.098
• 1:32.076
• 1:32.335
• 1:32.917
• 1:33.239
• 1:33.923
• 1:35.874
• 1:36.365
• 1:41.255

13:20h Nothing to report bar Glock does an installation lap in the Virgin car.

12:20h RED FLAG - Mark Webber stops on track in the new Red Bull Racing.

11:55h Virgin Racing F1 look set to do an installation lap, which will be a first chance to see their new car for real on the track... in the rain.

11:40h Button and Webber lapping in 1:31s. Rain is getting worse. We will update when (if) times start to fall.

11:37h  Current best times

1  Rosberg    Mercedes    1m20.927s
2  Buemi      Toro Rosso  1m21.031s 
3  Hulkenberg Williams    1m22.243s
4  Alonso     Ferrari     1m22.895s
5  Kobayashi  Sauber      1m23.787s 
6  Button     McLaren     1m24.947s 
7  Liuzzi     Force India 1m24.968s 
8  Petrov     Renault     1m25.440s 
9  Webber     Red Bull    1m26.502s  

11:35h Not much to talk about due to rain rain and more rain in Jerez.
Here are the pics of the latest Red Bull Racing car for 2010. Its debut has been marred by rain.
http://www.motor21.com/noticia.asp?dt=315&nt=79723
Hulkenberg is the most active driver of the morning so far, completing 37 laps in the opening two and a half hours. Webber and Rosberg are next with 25 and 20 respectively. We will update more if it becomes drier.

Todays Drivers are :

• Fernando Alonso (Ferrari)
• V. Liuzzi (Force India)
• K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber)
• S. Buemi (Toro Rosso)
• M. Webber (Red Bull)
• T. Glock (Virgin GP)
• N. Hulkenberg (Williams)
• J. Button (McLaren)
• V. Petrov (Renault)
• N. Rosberg (Mercedes GP)

Michelin Star Restuarent meal for £10 ($17) ?

Only in China! Well SAR of Hong Kong. The Tim Ho Wan Resturant is ran by Mak Pui Gor, the former dim sum master at Hong Kong's Four Seasons Hotel. He has opened up a resturant in Kowloon which recently gained a Michelin star of quality. However he refuses to  raise his prices.  Example include Baskets of prawn dumplings and pork buns cost just 80p. A long way from the eye-bleeding £250 bills that can be had at other Michelin-starred restaurants such as the Fat Duck or El Bulli. I want to go back to Kowloon and wait 2 hours for this super food experience!

Tim Ho Wan is open daily from 10am-10pm. Shop 8, 2-20 Kwong Wa Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon (00852 2332 2896)

Original Article http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/foodandwineholidays/7145607/Tim-Ho-Wan-restaurant-Hong-Kong-the-hottest-meal-ticket-in-town.html

Image Courtesy from http://www.sxc.hu/profile/salsachica

Valencia Day 3 Test Times 2010

BEST TIMES FROM WHOLE 3 DAYS AT VALENCIA F1 TEST:
F. Alonso     (Ferrari)    1:11.470s
F. Massa      (Ferrari)    1:11.722
K. Kobayashi  (BMW Sauber) 1:12.056
P. De la Rosa (BMW Sauber) 1:12.094
L. Hamilton   (McLaren)    1:12.256
R. Kubica     (Renault)    1:12.426
M. Schumacher (Mercedes GP)1:12.438
J. Alguersuari(Toro Rosso) 1:12.576
N. Rosberg    (GP Mercedes)1:12.899
J. Button     (McLaren)    1:12.951
V. Petrov     (Renault)    1:13.097
R. Barrichello(Williams)   1:13.377
N. Hulkenberg (Williams)   1:13.669
S. Buemi      (Toro Rosso) 1:13.823
G. Paffett    (McLaren)    1:13.846 

Day 3 Times only:

1. F. Alonso     (Ferrari)    1:11.470 (127)
2. P. De la Rosa (BMW Sauber) 1:12.094 (81)
3. M. Schumacher (Mercedes GP)1:12.438 (82)
4. J. Alguersuari(Toro Rosso) 1:12.576 (97)
5. J. Button     (McLaren)    1:12.951 (82)
6. V. Petrov     (Renault)    1:13.097 (75)
7. N. Hulkenberg (Williams)   1:13.669 (126)

F1 Testing 2010 Valencia Day 3 (Updated Continously)

The third day of the Formula 1 Valencia testing sessions is underway at Circuit Ricardo Tormo. Formula 1 2010 is officially underway.

After Fast times over the past few days by Felipe Massa (Ferrari, fastest so far with 1:11.722), and great times by Kamui Kobayshi (BMW Sauber, 1:12.056) amongst other, today brings 10 World Titles to the track, with reigning champion Jenson Button in his first ever McLaren test. And the big one, the return of Fernando Alonso (Ferrari) vs Michael Schumacher (Mercedes GP). This will be the revitalised Alonso's first ever test for the Scuderia. Jenson Button will be looking to get used to the car and capitalise on the consistency found by Lewis Hamilton (1:12.256) yesterday. 

Yesterday the FIA has confirmed the change in the scoring system. On the other hand, the FIA have also approved the pilots arriving in the Q3 will have to use the same tires bearing at the time the race starts. The new points system was originally 25-20-15-10-8-6-5-3-2-1 but is now  25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1. The main change being 2nd place now has more incentive to go for the win.

If you cant wait for the excitement that is 2010 testing, then think of this commentator! Click to View Mark Webber funny Introduction F1 Video


Valencia,  Day 3 - F1 Testing 2010, 3nd February, 2010



UPDATES:

17:00h Session over. Here are the final times from the session, and a combination times from the 3 days:


BEST TIMES FROM WHOLE 3 DAYS AT VALENCIA F1 TEST:
F. Alonso     (Ferrari)    1:11.470s
F. Massa      (Ferrari)    1:11.722
K. Kobayashi  (BMW Sauber) 1:12.056
P. De la Rosa (BMW Sauber) 1:12.094
L. Hamilton   (McLaren)    1:12.256
R. Kubica     (Renault)    1:12.426
M. Schumacher (Mercedes GP)1:12.438
J. Alguersuari(Toro Rosso) 1:12.576
N. Rosberg    (GP Mercedes)1:12.899
J. Button     (McLaren)    1:12.951
V. Petrov     (Renault)    1:13.097
R. Barrichello(Williams)   1:13.377
N. Hulkenberg (Williams)   1:13.669
S. Buemi      (Toro Rosso) 1:13.823
G. Paffett    (McLaren)    1:13.846 

Day 3 Times:
1   Alonso      Ferrari    1:11.470s
2   De la Rosa  Sauber     1:12.094s
3   Schumacher  Mercedes   1:12.438s
4   Alguersuari Toro Rosso 1:12.576s
5   Button      McLaren    1:12.951s 
6   Petrov      Renault    1:13.097s 
7   Hulkenberg  Williams   1:13.669s


16:58h Alguersuari pits as does Petrov. Looks like the end to a great day of testing in Valencia. The 35,000+ fans got a treat from Fernando Alonso in his first real test for Ferrari in the F10. Setting the fastest time of the 3 day test. Ferrari powered cars lead the way with Ferrari, and BMW Sauber.

16:57h Button heads back into the pits. Shame, we wanted to see a fast lap. Is the McLaren more suited to Hamilton, or is Button just getting into the swing of things with a new team. We will have to wait until next test to find out. Comment below on your thoughts

16.49 h 1:13.098 for the Spaniard on the final lap. Button back on track for final 10 minutes.

16:45 h Alguersuari the pits. Alonso and De la Rosa on track, 1:13, 1:15, respectively.

16:41h Alonso does a crowd waving 1:16m, whilst Pedro and Jamie do high 1:14s low 1:15s respectively.
CHECK OUT ALONSO DRIFTING THE FERRARI! Is the Ferrari really that fast he can showboat?



16:40h Petrov comes out to play with the Spanish. Alonso nets his 110th lap.

16:39h  All the home team are on track now. Pedro, Fernando and Jamie. Schumacher has hydraulic problems hence lack of recent action. Button pits to make way for the Spanish Armada.

16:30h  1:16 Alonso loaded with petrol. 1:13 high for Button.
Virgin F1 announcement video. Cheesy but informative.

16:27hOnly Button out on track, doing a longish run. 30mins to go now! Surely time for an Alonso crowd pleasing run!


16:25h THERE IS A NEW BRITISH DRIVER IN F1. Although only as a test driver. Scot Paul di Resta was appointed to the test and reserve role by Force India. At Valencia, Alguersuari and De la Rosa into the pits. Valencia official spectator figures are an incredible 36, 400 fans today!

16:18 h Petrov exits the pits while watching the other drivers still setting times slower than the morning. The reason probably due to tests with different fuel loads and setups.


16:15h Alonso is chasing Button on the track! A glimpse into the future? A rare sight in testing


16:10h  1:12.904 for the Spaniard. Alguersuari and Hulkenberg out on track

16:08 h Button also comes out and Alonso's last lap 1:13.213
Alonso's garage


16:09h More pictures from Valencia and the Virgin F1 diffuser. Alonso and Petrov on track



Virgin F1 Diffuser




16:00 h Petrov the Renault driver has came out of the pits. One one hour to go! Will we see some time sheet specials?

As it stands:

1. F. Alonso (Ferrari) 1:11.470 (91 laps)
2. P. Martinez de la Rosa (BMW Sauber) 1:12.094 (57 laps)
3. M. Schumacher (Mercedes Grand Prix) 1:12.438 (82 laps)
4. J. Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) 1:12.576 (68 laps)
5. J. Button (McLaren) 1:12.951 (58 laps)
6. V. Petrov (Renault) 1:13.582 (58 laps)
7. N. Hulkenberg (Williams) 1:13.669 (118 laps)


15:45 h Alguersuari also in pits. All quiet in Valencia at the moment.

15:36 h Alonso at the wheel in 1:15.772, De la Rosa on 1:15.458 and 1:16.629 Alguersuari

15:32 h Alguersuari in 1:16.673 for his final lap. 1:15.897 for Pedro

15:30 h De La Rosa and Jamie Alguersuari on track

15:20h Alonso is touring at 1:29s while Schumacher: 1:14.741.

15:10 h Right now 30,000 fans are Ricardo Tormo circuit! An amazing amount for a test session! The burger van must be making a mint!

15:08 h Fernando Alonso back on track

15:05 h Petrov improved his personal best: 1:13.582

14:55 h Right now on track: Alguersuari, Petrov, Schumacher and Hulkenberg

14:49 h Button does two laps in high 1:13s, while De la Rosa has done 1: 12.915 and 1:13.106. They are the only two drivers on track. BMW Sauber showing promise. Will they be called BMW Sauber Ferrari?

14:42 h Time now for Jenson Button, who returns to the track.


14:40 h Provisional times:

1. F. Alonso (Ferrari) 1:11.470 (75)
2. P. De la Rosa (BMW Sauber) 1:12.094 (41)
3. M. Schumacher (Mercedes Grand Prix) 1:12.438 (65)
4. J. Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) 1:12.576 (38)
5. J. Button (McLaren) 1:12.951 (33)
6. V. Petrov (Renault) 1:13.889 (47)
7. N. Hulkenberg (Williams) 1:13.669 (81)

14:36 h De la Rosa returns to the pits. Petrov stays in one, improves his time 1:13.889.
 
14:20h Another shot of the Virgin F1 car. A very traditional looking nose. Could be a showpiece, but interesting to see the first new team car. Most teams at Valencia are on lunch now.


14:15h 1:16.033 for the Spaniard on the last lap ... He could be trying different fuel loads. De la Rosa did a 1:12.118 few minutes ago.

14:13h We are back. Alonso Exits the pits again

13:46h Fernando Alonso with a new fastest lap of 1:11.470!

13:42 h Pit-stop for Michael to return to the pits and Button pits again

13:41 h 1:12.951 for McLaren

13:40 h Exit Alonso and Button down to 1:13.088

13:39 h Schumi 1:15

13:27 h No drivers on the track at the moment.

13:23 h Now he enters the pits, Alonso finishes a mega run. He has clocked 11 laps, which were all fast:

• 1:12.600
• 1:12.302
• 1:12.133
• 1:11.985
• 1:12.122
• 1:12.133
• 1:12.240
• 1:12.000
• 1:11.669
• 1:13.205
• 1:11.625

Still sunny in Valencia, but the temperature isnt as hot as it looks. Just nice at 13oC according to BBC.


13:19 h 1:11.625 for Fernando Alonso on the last lap. Still pushing with a virtually empty track.

13:18 h 10 timed laps for the Spaniard. Last lap 1:13.205
 
13:12h Fernando is owning out there! The Ferrari driver does, 1:12.302, 1:12.133, 1:11.985 then a 1:12.133. Consistent and fast! McLaren and the rest must take note.

13:06h Alonso sends the fans crazy as he leave s the pits once more. Hulkenberg does an impressive 1:13.6

13:00h Nico Hulkenberg is doing very consistent laps which will please Williams fans. 1:14s.

Out of interest from a request here is the best times form the 3 days at Valencia so far. Things to note, top 4 drivers have Ferrari engines.
Dont read too much into them, as fuel loads and weather is different.

F. Alonso (Ferrari)         1:11.599 (41)
F. Massa (Ferrari)          1:11.722 (124)
K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber)   1:12.056 (96)
P. De la Rosa (BMW Sauber)  1:12.094 (28)
L. Hamilton (McLaren)       1:12.256 (108)
R. Kubica (Renault)         1:12.426 (119)
M. Schumacher (Mercedes GP) 1:12.438 (30)
J. Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) 1:12.576 (37)
N. Rosberg (GP Mercedes)    1:12.899 (119)
R. Barrichello (Williams)   1:13.377 (102)
J. Button (McLaren)         1:13.498 (23)
S. Buemi (Toro Rosso)       1:13.823 (107)
G. Paffett (McLaren)        1:13.846 (86)
V. Petrov (Renault)         1:14.009 (29)
N. Hulkenberg (Williams)    1:14.121 (54)
   
12:53h Virgin Racing F1 finally shows their car. Stefan GP will test their car in Bahrain, even though they still dont have a place on the grid! Thats determination. Where is Campos's car?



Button is back in the pits. Time for a recap on the times

1. F. Alonso (Ferrari) 1:11.599 (41)
2. P. De la Rosa (BMW Sauber) 1:12.094 (28)
3. M. Schumacher (Mercedes GP) 1:12.438 (30)
4. J. Alguersuari (Toro Rosso) 1:12.576 (37)
5. J. Button (McLaren) 1:13.498 (23)
6. V. Petrov (Renault) 1:14.009 (29)
7. N. Hulkenberg (Williams) 1:14.121 (54)

12:43 h Jenson Button improved his personal time, leaving him in 1:13.544. Hulkenberg is rolling in mid-high 1:14s.

12:38 h The reigning champion Button does a 1:14.501, while the two-time world champion does in 1:12.263. Button is still trying to adjust, or does he just have more fuel?


12:35 h In his sixth lap of the stint, the F10 of Alonso turns around in 1:12.054. Button, meanwhile, marks 1:16.362 on his first lap of a new stint.
 
12:31 h Fernando Alonso is exploiting the fact of being alone on the track (in previous stints he had traffic with Petrov or Hulkenberg ahead) and returns to improve his time in the previous stint, with a 1:12.183.

12:30h Schumacher is wearing a prototype black carbon Schuberth helmet today.


12:28h Crowds are packed waiting for Alonso again. He's back on track now



12:21 h Petrov into the pits, leaving only De la Rosa out there. Quiet times
12:20 h De la Rosa is rolling in 1:12 Low

12:19 h 1:14.009 for the Russian
12:18 h 1:14.700 for Petrov

12:05h Jenson after his first stint

And the McLaren Aero paint on the floor as he came out.


12:02 h Two hours after his debut, the Spaniard has already lowered the best time achieved by Felipe Massa yesterday and achieved a 1:11.599 before pitting. Track is quiet.

12:01 h but 1:11.709 for Alonso! Fastest of the 3 days! Alonso had only came out of the pits 3 minutes before. Could be a short run?

12:00 h 1:12.438 for Schumacher

11:54 h Jenson is getting into the groove. 2 solid 1:14s. Best being 1:14.147 for the reigning champion

11:50h Speak of the Devil, Ben Royall reports Jenson is out again, and laps a solid 1.15.833.

11:49h Still no sign of Jenson after his installation lap.

11:43 h De la Rosa and Alguersuari, the only ones rolling at the moment ...

11:42 h Alonso pits after completing a short stint in which he was unable to improve time, made a while ago, the 1:11.905

11:31h Reporter Ben Royall reports that Virgin Racing F1's car has been developed digitally. No wind tunnel. With computer power, a wind tunnel is no said to be needed, but that all depends on the accuracy of the model program. Will be interesting to see this "new breed" of car on the track.

11:30h Pictures of Alonso text in Spanish

11:25 h The peace and quiet on track to do a review of lap times and performed:

1. F. Alonso, 1:11.905 (14 laps)
2. P. De la Rosa: 1:12.293 (6 laps)
3. M. Schumacher: 1:12.450 (21 laps)
4. J. Alguersuari: 1:12.576 (28 laps)
5. N. Hulkenberg: 1:14.474 (23 laps)
6. V. Petrov: 1:15.240 (15 laps)
7. J. Button: 1:32.980 (3 laps)

11:21 h The German comes into the pits and on track is only Alguersuari
11:19 h Schumacher 1:12.450 to continue to improve their times

11:14 h The Kaiser improves the time of Alguersuari and remains in third with 1:12.548

11:11 h Alguersuari back on track

11:10 h The seven-times world champion starts to roll ...

11:07h Virgin Racing F1 will unveil today. Pictures form their launch event are here. Hulkenberg 1:16.041

11:00h Latest times:
Alonso 1m11.905;
de la Rosa 12.293;
Alguersuari 1m12.576;
Schumacher 1m13.686s;
Petrov 1m17.425s;
Hulkenberg 1m17.723s;
Button 1m32.980s.

10:57h Reports from Sauber technical director Willy Rampf says there was a "clash" between Pedro de la Rosa and Hulkenberg, which caused the red flag earlier.

10:53h Alonso sends Spain mad with a superb 1m11.905s! Only 2 tenths off Massa

10:47 h 1:12.677 and 1:12.861 for the Spaniard to the Catalan

10:45 h 1:13.006 for Alonso and 1:13.254 for Alguersuari

10:39 h Activity resumes at the Ricardo Tormo.

10:36 h While waiting for green flag again lets check out action from the past two days: 




10:26 h Pedro in the BMW Sauber C29 has been stopped between turns 5 and 6, the Angel Nieto. The crane is already on the scene collecting the car to bring him back to the garage for BMW Sauber. Pedro had done a 1:12.293. Schumacher's fastest so far a lap of 1:13.038

10:25h SESSION STOPPED RED FLAG - De La Rosa's car has stopped on track.


10:24h Footage from yesterday featuring Ferrari:

10:18 h 1:15.882 for Schumi.

10:17 h We already have the first lap of the day's work for the Herr Schumacher, 1:17.180, while Button does a lightning quick 1:32.980 installation lap.

10:17h It will be interesting to see if McLaren and Renault use the "green ink" again to see if the airflow if matching the wind tunnel predictions. This bizarre technique of luminescent paint to check the airflow over the car's surfaces. A team spokesman said this was routine practice, despite this device having been used to try to iron out faults at the start of the 2009 season in what was considered to be a difficult car. 



10:10h A reminder of yesterdays times for comparison:

Times and laps made by the drivers on Day 2 at Valencia:

1. F. Massa (Ferrari) 1:11.722 (124 laps)
2. K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:12.056 (96 laps)
3. L. Hamilton (McLaren) 1:12.256 (108 laps)
4. R. Kubica (Renault) 1:12.426 (119 laps)
5. N. Rosberg (GP Mercedes) 1:12.899 (119 laps)
6. R. Barrichello (Williams) 1:13.377 (102 laps)
7. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:13.823 (107 laps)

10:03 h Crowd go crazy, the Ferrari F10 with Fernando Alonso does its installation lap... ends and returns to the pit box of Ferrari.

10:00 GREEN FLAG! Alguersuari & Hulkenberg are the first men on track to complete the formation lap!

09:50 h Yesterday 15,500 fans filled the stands in Valencia. With the presence of Alonso ... How many people will travel to the circuit?
09:48 h High expectation today, everyone in Spain, and the World wants to see Alonso running with the F10 vs Schumacher's Mercedes
09:45 h With 15 minutes to the start of the session, remember to drivers today, on the Ricardo Tormo circuit:

• Ferrari: Fernando Alonso
• McLaren: Jenson Button
• Mercedes GP: Michael Schumacher
• BMW Sauber: Peter M. de la Rosa
• Toro Rosso: Alguersuari
• Williams: Nico Hulkenberg
• Renault Robert Kubica

09:38 h As was the case on Monday and Tuesday, its a sunny day but at the same time quite cold at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo de Cheste

Welcome to Valencia!

Valencia Day 2 Summary and Day 3 Preview

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The good start from yesterday for Ferrari and BMW Sauber have been confirmed today in the disputed second round of testing at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia. After watching the performances of Felipe  Massa and Kamui Kobayashi. Massa's best time of 1:11.722 against 1:12.574 he got yesterday while Japanese star Kobayashi has lowered the lap time of Pedro de la Rosa achieving 1:12.056 , lower than that obtained by the Catalan who managed 1:12.784. Felipe Massa did long stints to analyse every detail of the car and its behaviour with different fuel loads. Lewis Hamilton and Robert Kubica also opted for the long runs, third and fourth respectively in the test today. The MP4-25 has good feelings while the R30 had a problem, as the Renault stopped 5 minutes form the end.

Also out was the Toro Rosso of Sebastien Buemi, for the second consecutive day with a time of 1:13.823, while Williams FW32 driver Rubens Barrichello got a time of 1:13.877.

All eyes now on tomorrow when we finally see Fernado Alonso in Ferrari colours. In 2 Time World Champion has been seen on the circuit today and tomorrow will be seen on the track as the other two Spanish drivers: Pedro de la Rosa and Jaime Alguersuari. And a certain German 7 time Champion.



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Times and laps made by the drivers on Day 2 at Valencia:

1. F. Massa (Ferrari) 1:11.722 (124 laps)
2. K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:12.056 (96 laps)
3. L. Hamilton (McLaren) 1:12.256 (108 laps)
4. R. Kubica (Renault) 1:12.426 (119 laps)
5. N. Rosberg (GP Mercedes) 1:12.899 (119 laps)
6. R. Barrichello (Williams) 1:13.377 (102 laps)
7. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:13.823 (107 laps)

 The expect driver list for day 3 at Valencia is:

• Ferrari: Fernando Alonso
• McLaren: Jenson Button
• Mercedes GP: Michael Schumacher
• BMW Sauber: Peter M. de la Rosa
• Toro Rosso: Alguersuari
• Williams: Nico Hulkenberg
• Renault Robert Kubica

F1 Testing 2010 Valencia Day 2 (Updated Continously)

The second day of F1 testing is underway at Valencia. Formula One 2010 is officially underway.

After Fast times yesterday with Felipe Massa (Ferrari), Gary Paffett (McLaren) and Michael Schumacher (Mercedes GP), the second day of testing is underway with Lewis Hamilton (McLaren) taking the wheel of the new McLaren for the first time. Also, for the first time in a Sauber the mighty Japanese driver Kamui Kobayashi takes to the track.

Today the FIA has confirmed the change in the scoring system. On the other hand, the FIA have also approved the pilots arriving in the Q3 will have to use the same tires bearing at the time the race starts. The new points system was originally 25-20-15-10-8-6-5-3-2-1 but is now  25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1. The main change being 2nd place now has more incentive to go for the win.


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Valencia,  Day 2 - F1 Testing 2010, 2nd February, 2010



UPDATES:
17:06 h Good time to look at the final times and laps made:

UNCONFIRMED FINAL TIMES FOR VALENCIA TEST DAY 2:

1. F. Massa (Ferrari) 1:11.722 (124 laps)
2. K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:12.056 (96 laps)
3. L. Hamilton (McLaren) 1:12.256 (108 laps)
4. N. Rosberg (GP Mercedes) 1:12.426 (119 laps)
5. R. Barrichello (Williams) 1:12.899 (119 laps)
6. R. Kubica (Renault) 1:13.377 (102 laps)
7. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:13.823 (107 laps)

17:05h Kubica stopped on tracked leads to Red Flag. Session wont be restarted. End of Valencia test day 2 for all drivers

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16:56 h Problems for Kubica. His car is stuck in the final minutes of the session.  Promising times throughout the session for Hamilton as his lap times on long stints have been consistent in the high 1:12s and low 1:13s.

16:53 h Buemi 1:13.823 which is an encouraging time for Toro Rosso.


16:52 h Kobayashi finishes a short stint and he's back in the pits as is Hamilton

16:46 h 1:12.426 Kubica, with his best of the day

16:34 h Massa and Kobayashi are rolling in 1:12s high and low, respectively, while Rosberg is at low 1:15

16:35 h Robert Kubica finally shows some Renault potential with a 1:12.501s.

16:08 h Felipe Massa also enters the pit and, as with Rosberg, after a stint of 19 laps, 15 of them timed, and record near the high 1:15s to low 1:16s .

15:58 h The times of the riders on the track (Massa, Rosberg, Kubica and Buemi) remain in the high 1:14 s and 1:16 s low.

15:39 h Sorry about the lack of update. Here is the timesheet:

1. F. Massa (Ferrari) 1:11.722 (87 laps)
2. K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:12.056 (66 laps)
3. L. Hamilton (McLaren) 1:12.256 (95 laps)
4. N. Rosberg (GP Mercedes) 1:12.899 (73 laps)
5. R. Barrichello (Williams) 1:13.377 (69 laps)
6. R. Kubica (Renault) 1:13.659 (82 laps)
7. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:14.862 (74 laps)

13:34 h Hamilton is still rolling with his MP4-25 and still lowering times. 1:12.358 for him on the last lap

13:11 h Robert Kubica is also back to the pits after 7 laps. The Pole remains his best time in 1:13.659.  Buemi 1:14.862

13:10 h Felipe Massa returns to the pits after his stint of 10 laps. The Brazilian has gone to improve time to first thing in the morning but now is more focused on testing all aspects of the Ferrari F10 and exit testing

BREAKING NEWS:
Stefan GP (SGP), the Serbian based team, become the first team in F1 history who did sent a 40 foot container full of equipment to the race in Bahrain without having entry for 2010 season!
"On Friday 29-th January we showed our spirit, and how serious our management and our employees are when they say that we are pushing to get the entry, and that they want to race in 2010 season."
Does this spell the end for Campos Meta, for SGP to take over. They have already bought the Toyota factory in Cologne.



12:53 h Rosberg 1:15.892. Massa now on heavy fuel lapping in 1:15s, 1:16s.

12:42 h 1:12.508 for the 2008 world champion

12:34 h Latest Times

1. F. Massa (Ferrari) 1:11.722 (45 laps)
2. K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:12.056 (29 laps)
3. L. Hamilton (McLaren) 1:12.614 (36 laps)
4. N. Rosberg (GP Mercedes) 1:12.899 (28 laps)
5. R. Barrichello (Williams) 1:13.377 (13 laps)
6. R. Kubica (Renault) 1:13.659 (40 laps)
7. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:14.862 (41 laps)

12:15 h Williams continues to improve their times with Rubens Barrichello. He has now achieved a 1:14.047. Despite its improvements, Rubinho is far from Felipe Massa in 1:11.722, which is a superb time.

12:10 h Felipe Massa returns to the track
 
12:07 h All the drivers to the pits but Barrichello improves his best time and achieves 1:14.567

12:03 h Buemi into the pits. They continue on track Kubica and Barrichello, running in 1:14 high

11:24h Hamilton personal mark in the second timed lap of his short stint as the next turn enters the pits, 1:12.930. Still behind Rosberg.

11:20h PROVISIONAL TIMES:

1. F. Massa (Ferrari) 1:11.722 (25)
2. K. Kobayashi (BMW Sauber) 1:12.384 (20)
3. N. Rosberg (GP Mercedes) 1:12.899 (20)
4. L. Hamilton (McLaren) 1:13.161 (11)
5. R. Kubica (Renault) 1:14.714 (22)
6. S. Buemi (Toro Rosso) 1:14.928 (23)
7. R. Barrichello (Williams) 1:15.493 (13)

11:14 h Kobayashi in the Sauber improves again! He has now turned in 1:12.384.

11:12 h Kamui Kobayashi is able to improve his time, ranking second with a lap of provisionally 1:12.458, 7 tenths off the time of F10 driven by Felipe Massa.

 
11:10 am With just one hour session, Massa, Rosberg and Kubica had improved their personal time on the day yesterday. Buemi is two tenths and Barrichello to second.
 
11:02 h Felipe Massa 1:11.722 for which is still flying with his F10. It is followed by Rosberg 1:12.964

10:35h Felipe Massa has gone even faster than yesterday: 1:12:393. Incredible time this early on.

10:33 h 1:13.161 for Lewis Hamilton and 1:14.036 for Rosberg. Good times. Hamilton already 7 tenths up on Paffetts best yesterday

10:24h 1:16.154 for Buemi and 1:16.681 for Hamilton


10:00 h  Lewis Hamilton, Sebastien Buemi and Kobayashi have done installation warmup laps at the Valencia circuit.


09:23h Video footage of Michael Schumacher in the Mercedes GP yesterday at Valencia (in German).



PHOTOS FROM DAY 1 of Valencia

YESTERDAYS LAP TIMES:

1  MASSA        Ferrari     1m12.574s (102)
2  DE LA ROSA   Sauber      1m12.784s (74)
3  SCHUMACHER   Mercedes    1m12.944s (40)
4  ROSBERG      Mercedes    1m13.543s (39)
5  PAFFETT      McLaren     1m13.846s (86)
6  BARRICHELLO  Williams    1m14.449s (75)
7  BUEMI        Toro Rosso  1m14.762s (18)
8  KUBICA       Renault     1m15.000s (68)


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