The F1 2012 Car Launch Thread

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Originally Posted by The Black Knight

The ugliest Ferrari ever?

I can't ever remember a Ferrari that looked as ugly as that. It looks like an advanced piece of Lego.

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I can remember a few
in the late 70's early 80's
http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3250/3...006_z.jpg?zz=1

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Originally Posted by Hawkmoon

If it were a baby the doctor would have slapped the mother.

I still don't understand the benefit of the 'platypus nose'. The rules don't dictate the step in the nose, just that the nose has to be lower. McLaren went for a conventional nose and presumably have met the required height. I guess we'll see what Newey comes up with. I bet if the Red Bull has a platypus the McLaren fans around here will be a little worried.

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I agree, I'd be a bit worried

Good joke! Now where's the real Ferrari?

Anyone noticed that the Ferrari F2012 has pull-rod front suspension? I believe the last Ferrari F1 car to use this front suspension geometry was their 1987 / 1988 car!

I'm fine with the new cars, might look a bit like lego, but then again something different and unique. :) For some reason Ferrari reminds me 2009 Renault, which was a very bulky car. But I got used to the "lego Renault" back then, so no worries any more. I think the most important thing here is that finally Ferrari has gone aggressive with a so-called 'clean sheet' design, while in previous seasons they have mostly had "evolutions" and not really shone as a result. We'll see if this pays off.

Force India looks nice, also the stepped nose fits well into design. I hope it is fast too, I think their targeted top5 in WCC is certainly achievable, considering progress shown last year.

But I find intriguing that McLaren is the only team so far, who has gone via an alternative route. Will it pay off or not? Eager to find out. At least we have some variety in design philosophies and it will make the development race an exciting challenge throughout the season.

I haven't seen any links posted for the new Force India so here is one: Force India unveil 2012 car as Paul di Resta takes to Silverstone track | Mail Online

I'm not a fan of how Ferrari have acutely angled the sidepods. I think that is the most ugly aspect of the car. The nose is awful and, in my opinion, Force India have made it blend nicer into the shape of the car. I quite like the Force India.

The first test will be interesting.

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Originally Posted by 52Paddy

I'm not a fan of how Ferrari have acutely angled the sidepods. I think that is the most ugly aspect of the car.

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In what way?

McLaren U shaped sidepods is influential even if it supposedly has little effect on the current cars.

There's a very subtle U curvature on the top profile, whereas McLaren's slope downwards.

Force India's sidepods are plain, simple undercut and nothing adventurous.

I've just seen the new Ferrari on the BBC F1 website. I'm surprised it has the stepped nose like the Caterham. I would have thought that Ferrari would have at least put form closer to function on the list of priorities, but anyway, let's see how it performs in the races.

:-)

(Humour) Ferrari unveil their new car
The F1 Times | (Humour) Ferrari unveil their new car

Haha! Now that is funny! :-)