Renault, Sauber and Team Lotus launch thread

**DazzlaF1** · 30th January 2011, 17:28

So what are we expecting from these 3

RENAULT - R31
We've already seen the livery but dont know what to expect yet from the design

SAUBER FERRARI - C30
It'll be interesting to see what we get from James Key's first solo effort in terms of F1 car design, as for the livery, the deals signed with Jose Cuervo and Telmex suggest we'll see a white car with sky blue and black flashes.

TEAM LOTUS RENAULT - TL11

If the teaser image is anything to go by, then the only change we should expect to see in the livery is a few Renault decals, as for the design, we've already been promised of something a bit more radical compared to last year as well as Red Bull style pull-rod suspension

**steveaki13** · 30th January 2011, 23:42

Not that it has anything to do with design or function of the car and therefore is not very important, but I hope Sauber's livery is a bit more exciting this year.
As I found last years BMW hangover a bit

nore:

**DazzlaF1** · 31st January 2011, 00:11

Originally Posted by aki13

Not that it has anything to do with design or function of the car and therefore is not very important, but I hope Sauber's livery is a bit more exciting this year.
As I found last years BMW hangover a bit

nore:

It will be like I said as they actually have sponsors this year, mostly thanks to Sergio Perez's connections

RS · 31st January 2011, 05:57

Team Lotus has now launched. Looks more intricate than last year's car although in quite similar style.

One silly little thing i don't like on these new cars is the Pirelli stickers on the tyres, they would look better if they went round with the tyre. Looks like it has just been slapped on lazy at the moment! I am sure their marketing department think they know what they are doing though....

**christophulus** · 31st January 2011, 06:47

Yes, they've called it the T128. Two fingers up to Renault..

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/01/3...irst-pictures/

**DazzlaF1** · 31st January 2011, 08:27

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89149

That is one gorgeous car

One thing i've noticed is they've adopted the Mercedes style roll hoop, very interesting

**UltimateDanGTR** · 31st January 2011, 09:06

Now that's an F1 car! There is something beastly about that magnificent T128, lets hope it goes as well as it looks.

**Sonic** · 31st January 2011, 09:30

Spot on Dan. If its as fast as it looks it'll win every race. As it is they are targeting 40 points

Thats one heck of a step up - here's hopping they can do it and stick two fingers up at Group Lotus.

On the 'blade' hoop, I was under the impression it was banned....wonder how they got round that one?

**Tazio** · 31st January 2011, 09:53

Spy shot of R31? A Shark Fin?

**UltimateDanGTR** · 31st January 2011, 10:10

http://badgergp.com/2011/01/sauber-l...011-contender/

The Sauber C30. Another ugly car from Sauber I am afraid, complete with diabollical livery.

BTW, Is it me or do the wheels seem too small?

EDIT: It doesnt look quite as bad in the autosport pic:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89157