HRT F111 - first official photos

[RS]

http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/169588.jpg

Looks like a development of last year's car... but my question is where is it being designed/built as Hispania have no facilities?

[Dave B]

Super Aguri are back! :D

[SGWilko]

http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/169588.jpg

Looks like a development of last year's car... but my question is where is it being designed/built as Hispania have no facilities?

Ha, the 'your logo here' stuff reminds me of the signs you see on roundabouts here in Blighty......

Maybe James May could fork out a few quid to have Captain Slow painted on the endplates!!!

Actually, the rear end treatment is quite neat.......

[Sonic]

I may have gone slightly insane from lack of sleep these last few days but....WOW! I love the look - aside from the laughable stock hatch style your logo here stuff. At least the Red Bull's will have something pretty to look at as they lap it.

[Mark]

Reminds me of the Lucky Strike BAR Honda.

[I am evil Homer]

Same a mix of old BAR and Super Aguri....I like it! Car itself also looks far better.

[pino]

Any news about their drivers ?

[Sonic]

^^^ who ever has the biggest cheque book.

[AndyL]

I guess the name is quite apt given that we have a "swing wing" this year.

[SGWilko]

I guess the name is quite apt given that we have a "swing wing" this year.

Do you suppose it will be presented to the public along with a reunion of fishnet clad glam rockers singing Love Missile..............

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pk30a0qsVIk ;)

[CaptainRaiden]

I may have gone slightly insane from lack of sleep these last few days but....WOW! I love the look - aside from the laughable stock hatch style your logo here stuff. At least the Red Bull's will have something pretty to look at as they lap it.

You're not insane man, I'm sold on the livery. I think the car looks beautiful, of course apart from the desperate attempt to get sponsors. :laugh:

http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/169593.jpg

http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/169592.jpg

http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/169589.jpg

Although of course, the look of the car will change dramatically once it's on the circuit. The studio shots look awesome so far.

[Rollo]

If I was 7up I'd sue for breach of the copyrighted term "cool spot" on something that clearly isn't cool. And I thought this was supposed to be an HRT. It looks for all the world like a Tata.

Are they trying to nick the font from Liverpool's 09/10 European kit?
http://images.kitbag.com/kb-83683.jpg

[maxter]

If I was 7up (ie PepsiCo) I wouldn't be an uptight ass about it. And about the font, no resemblance whatsoever except the "line" in the middle of the characters (which isn't exclusive to that Liverpool font in any way).

I quite like it, though I imagine that new sponsor will change the look quite dramatically. If I was to purchase the big spot on the sidepods, I wouldn't want to be stuck with a predetermined colour scheme, for example.

[CaptainRaiden]

If I was 7up I'd sue for breach of the copyrighted term "cool spot" on something that clearly isn't cool. And I thought this was supposed to be an HRT. It looks for all the world like a Tata.

Apart from the name of a MAJOR sponsor in two places, I fail to see how it has a "Tata look." In fact I wasn't aware Tata had any distinctive look. Never saw anything close to this livery on any Tata cars in India. Major sponsors have always ruled on at least the livery of the car, case in point West Mclaren Mercedes, Lucky Strike Honda, Rothmans Williams etc.

Besides the livery was designed by Daniel Simon, who I'm guessing is the German concept designer who worked on Tron.

[Hawkmoon]

Why is a team called 'Hispania Racing' completely devoid of any links to Spain whatsoever? It's not like they've got a title sponsor who demanded a red and white car. Why not use Spain's red and yellow and try and get a little national pride going?

[ArrowsFA1]

Essentially this just seems to be a showcase for the livery designer, which is very nice of HRT, but I'd be more concerned at the distinct lack of sponsors. Looks like another year of hand-to-mouth existence for the team.

[DexDexter]

Essentially this just seems to be a showcase for the livery designer, which is very nice of HRT, but I'd be more concerned at the distinct lack of sponsors. Looks like another year of hand-to-mouth existence for the team.

Still, as long as they stay around, there is a chance that things will get better...

[CaptainRaiden]

Why is a team called 'Hispania Racing' completely devoid of any links to Spain whatsoever? It's not like they've got a title sponsor who demanded a red and white car. Why not use Spain's red and yellow and try and get a little national pride going?

To be honest, their 2010 car didn't look any more Spanish than their current one: :p

http://pix.crash.net/motorsport/360/AU601418.jpg

Besides, if a team is struggling to even get the cash to put their cars on the grid, they'd have to swallow a bit of the national pride and make way for any major sponsors, which are anyway hugely reluctant in these times. I don't think Tata would like to put their name on a car with Spanish colors, since I'm not sure Spain is or would be one of their biggest target markets. It's amazing that Spain as a country can't generate more sponsors for the only Spanish team on the grid. All the major sponsorship money goes towards only Alonso it seems.

[mwr120675]

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/meanwhile-in-germany/

the chassis being built in Salzburg by Carbo Tech Composites GmbH. This company has developed rapidly in recent years thanks in part to a deal that it enjoyed with Scuderia Toro Rosso to build chassis in the days when the the Faenza team was using Red Bull Racing designs. A Carbo Tech chassis was thus the winner of a Grand Prix at Monza in 2008 when Sebastian Vettel won the Italian GP.

[Dr. Krogshöj]

Why is a team called 'Hispania Racing' completely devoid of any links to Spain whatsoever? It's not like they've got a title sponsor who demanded a red and white car. Why not use Spain's red and yellow and try and get a little national pride going?

It's called Hispania Racing because Hispania Group is the name of the team owner's company. But other than Carabante, the teams has no links to Spain so it would be ridiculuous to use the Spanish national colours. The team is run out of Kolles Motorsport's shop in Germany, while the car itself was designed in Britain and manufactured by an Austrian company, CarboTech.

[RS]

http://joesaward.wordpress.com/2011/01/26/meanwhile-in-germany/

the chassis being built in Salzburg by Carbo Tech Composites GmbH. This company has developed rapidly in recent years thanks in part to a deal that it enjoyed with Scuderia Toro Rosso to build chassis in the days when the the Faenza team was using Red Bull Racing designs. A Carbo Tech chassis was thus the winner of a Grand Prix at Monza in 2008 when Sebastian Vettel won the Italian GP.

Interesting. Thanks, and the design? Do you know where that is being done?

[N4D13]

Why is a team called 'Hispania Racing' completely devoid of any links to Spain whatsoever? It's not like they've got a title sponsor who demanded a red and white car. Why not use Spain's red and yellow and try and get a little national pride going?
I seem to recall that the reason why the team is called Hispania doesn't have to do with any kind of patriotic sentiment, but with the name of the company behind it, of which Ramón Carabante is chairman.

[V12]

Liking the huge numbers, they'll probably disappear when some sponsors show up though :(

[UltimateDanGTR]

Nice livery at the rear...front still looks poor though. the 'your name here' stuff is a bit pathetic as well tbh, lets hope for their sake someone actually takes that space up.

As for their second driver, I'm surprised they didn't announce that today. Surely it cant be long though before we hear the great news that Jean Denis Deletraz has come out of retirement...

[ArrowsFA1]

The Hispania Racing team will skip this week's Jerez test and will instead take part in a Pirelli filming session at Monza.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89349

Probably some money in it for them. More important than testing where HRT are concerned it seems.

[steveaki13]

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As for their second driver, I'm surprised they didn't announce that today. Surely it cant be long though before we hear the great news that Jean Denis Deletraz has come out of retirement...

:D

Hurrah. Finally a backmarker worth his name. Why be lapped 4 or 5 times when you can be lapped 10 times. ;)

[steveaki13]

On the car though I'm just glad to see that they could make the grid.

Looks a reasonable car. I like the livery a bit different.

I wish Toro Rosso would change theirs a bit.

[N4D13]

http://www.f1aldia.com/11245/mensajes-ocultos-mucho-humor-nuevo-hispania/

The link is in Spanish, but the photos aren't. ;-)

[ykiki]

http://www.f1aldia.com/11245/mensajes-ocultos-mucho-humor-nuevo-hispania/

The link is in Spanish, but the photos aren't. ;-)

That's classic!!!!! :D

[Mia 01]

Looks just as good or better than the Mac.

[DazzlaF1]

I like it, it certainly makes the team look a bit more professional. Hopefully they'll get a driver that can get a few sponsors to come along and help this car on the grid becasue from those pictures, its like Virign really, one heck of an improvement in terms of aerodynamics.

Although from a distance, good luck in trying to tell this and a McLaren apart

[CaptainRaiden]

http://www.f1aldia.com/11245/mensajes-ocultos-mucho-humor-nuevo-hispania/

The link is in Spanish, but the photos aren't. ;-)

That's very clever and very well done, hilarious. I especially like "Nothing special here" and "Don't talk to the pilot at". :laugh:

[SGWilko]

That's very clever and very well done, hilarious. I especially like "Nothing special here" and "Don't talk to the pilot at". :laugh:

What did bother me was the bit about only professional drivers only. Made me chuckle!

[CNR]

Pirelli dose it seem a bit odd that they would want to use the 2nd worst new team for promotional material ?

[SGWilko]

Pirelli dose it seem a bit odd that they would want to use the 2nd worst new team for promotional material ?

So they don't have to pay them much?

[52Paddy]

I like the look of it. The roll hoop looks interesting. I seems to be a blade design with some kind of near-90 degree angle separating out from it. Anybody know what's going on there?

[Anubis]

"The car ends here" made me chuckle. I have a soft spot for HRT for some reason. They may be more hopeless backmarker than plucky underdog, but I still think the grid would be poorer without them for some reason.

[Rollo]

If Ford is suing Ferrari over the use of the F-150 name, perhaps Holden should sue Hispania over the HRT name.

http://www.hrt.com.au

I think that touring car HRT team has a more professional looking setup than the F1 HRT team.

[gloomyDAY]

"Your logo here"

Kind of reminds of those sluts who put a "Your name here" tattoo on their lower backs.

Classy!

[N4D13]

"The car ends here" made me chuckle. I have a soft spot for HRT for some reason. They may be more hopeless backmarker than plucky underdog, but I still think the grid would be poorer without them for some reason.
Someone needs to be last. If it isn't them, some other team will be. :p

[DexDexter]

When are we going to see the actual car? I mean there are two tests left (if I remember them correctly). The two other "new" teams have raised the bar considerably so it is going to be really hard for Hispania...

[DazzlaF1]

When are we going to see the actual car? I mean there are two tests left (if I remember them correctly). The two other "new" teams have raised the bar considerably so it is going to be really hard for Hispania...

They're saying we'll see it at the final pre-season test in Bahrain

[ArrowsFA1]

Hispania Racing's new car is now expected to make its track debut at Barcelona on Friday after its maiden run was delayed.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89814

[RS]

Meanwhile HRT confirmed Liuzzi to drive alongside Karthikeyan.

Don't really understand the mentality of that unless he is paying. He sometimes struggled to even get the Force India out of Q1 last year. Still, he should outperform his team mate.

[steveaki13]

Meanwhile HRT confirmed Liuzzi to drive alongside Karthikeyan.

Don't really understand the mentality of that unless he is paying. He sometimes struggled to even get the Force India out of Q1 last year. Still, he should outperform his team mate.

Should, but I won't be overly suprised if Liuzzi struggles to stay ahead of Karthikeyan.

Its only my opinion but I never really been overly impressed with Liuzzi he just always seems to struggle to get the best out of the cars he drives.

If Liuzzi can't stay ahead of Karthikeyan for this season I believe it may be the last we see of him.

[nigelred5]

Pirelli dose it seem a bit odd that they would want to use the 2nd worst new team for promotional material ?

No sponsor conflicts in the livery...

[555-04Q2]

Great livery :up:

[Roamy]

Should, but I won't be overly suprised if Liuzzi struggles to stay ahead of Karthikeyan.

Its only my opinion but I never really been overly impressed with Liuzzi he just always seems to struggle to get the best out of the cars he drives.

If Liuzzi can't stay ahead of Karthikeyan for this season I believe it may be the last we see of him.

I think they are both on about the same level. so who ever wins this battle - Who cares??

[steveaki13]

Who cares??

Viantonio will if he loses out to Karthikeyan he'll be shattered. :p

[RS]

Well, HRT presented their car: http://www.gpupdate.net/en/f1-news/254278/hispania-launches-f111-in-barcelona-pit-lane/

.. although it is not expected to run until tomorrow. Still very few sponsors, I was wondering that since Mr Carabante is some kind of businessman why he doesn't promote his own businesses on the car like Mr Mallya and Mr Fernandez do?

[Big Ben]

Someone needs to be last. If it isn't them, some other team will be. :p

Like last year when it was Virgin :p :

[RS]

HRT will not test today because their dampers are still in customs apparantly! So it looks like no pre-season testing of their new car again. I presume they will turn up in Australia but they're certainly an evasive lot at HRT.. adds some colour to the series I suppose!

[foxystoat]

Good job Bahrain was canceled then, they are even slower than last year at getting there car ready as it should have been qualifying today and it isn't ready to turn a wheel.

[Naqi]

BAR + Super Aguri = HRT 2011