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There was a very interesting article in a 1999 edition of Formula 1 News. In an interview Gustav Brunner was asked what were the performnce targets when designing a car for Minardi.
His reply demonstrated a very logical thought process. In short he analysed where a top 10 finish would place you with respect to the leading runner after a race. On average it was one lap down. At the outside it could be as much as 2 laps, but that required outside influences like a wet race or the use of the safety car.
To achieve that goal requires a car that is capable of running 2 - 3 s within the leading Bridgestone runner. Note I have said Bridgestone as opposed to Michelin, as the fluctuation in tyre performance will produce some differences.
So in short Minardi's PS05 needs to be within 3s of TOIT. At present we are outside that parameter. Yes, the team made some progress yesterday, but it looks like performance gains are already tailing off.
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I usually agree with all you say, but not this. I am giving the new chassis 4-5 months to get right. Maybe I am too generous?
This evening we can evaluate a bit more !!!:)