Hop to Iceland … F1 drivers start and stop
The island of Menorca is a great place for sun, sand and surf – less known is that its also a great place for sports – motorsports that is, before all the Formula-1-2007, kind.Late to use some F1 teams hop on Real Aeroclub de Mahon Menorca runway for the test. This airfield, under the tutelage of club president Jose Villalonga, is almost 2 kilometers long. It is an ideal strip for aerodynamic testing and fine-tune the speed of Formula 1 racecars.Menorca is part of the Balearic Islands, which belong to Spain. Its in the western Mediterranean and is actually part of an archipelago. The archipelago comprises Mallorca, Ibiza, Formentera and other islands. Mahon is the largest town on this island, an island with over 120 beaches. These beaches are ideal for relaxing after a wild day of high-speed test here test driving.One team was Ferrari. Spaniard Marc Gene was their tester. Ferrari cars tested in 2008, when they are trying to defend their Formula 1 title. The Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen, the Finnish Defence driver champion, and Felipe Massa of Brazil were here.Mercedes McLaren and Honda also tested their cars tested on this private airfield in Menorca. BMW Sauber and Toyota are straight-line test in this for the year 2008 interest. They plan to be tested for their cars through their grueling paces on Menorca. Jose Villalonga has the red carpet for this state-of-the-art to encourage car-teams Menorca.The runway at Mahon visit was repaired recently, to enhance security. Its faster now, with an ideal surface for this straight-line testing. These high-performance Formula 1 cars are the thoroughbreds of motor sport with amazing horsepower.Ferrari, seeking to stay the number one Grand Prix team, their high-tech machines tested at speeds up to 300 kilometers per hour. This is also disappearing as quickly thought of a job, when you’re qualities.Ferrari on this lush island for their leisure time has known 57 years of competition under his belt in Formula 1. Your first F1 race was 21 May 1950 in Monaco. In 2007, she stood on the podium again as world champion. Them a rich history comes with the joy and sorrow, which is part of Grand Prix racing circuit.This famous company also unveiled recently its new F2008 F1 car is filled. Ready for the new season that kicked off in Australia, was first tested these cars, led by Kimi Raikkonen in early January. To comply with new regulations, the car is heavier. It is also has new gear specifications and a new standard electronics, all Formula 1 cars to the 54th use.This F1 car that Ferrari has issued for motor racing in its long history. Its another version of the classic red lightning motorsports fans are on display at the Grand Prix raceways.Formula One teams such as Ferrari, McLaren and Honda added an element of high-speed excitement, used to Menorca. Could be the thrill of racing was a counterpoint to the tranquil atmosphere of this island oasis.What ask for more F1-tester? They were breezy island charm and F1 chills-down-your-spine should be well rested excitement all at once in Menorca.They and be ready to go in March when the new Formula 1 season begins.
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