Williams livery looks a little primitive, especially on the drivers suits:
http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/192113.jpg
Let's hope the car is a step forward for them.
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Williams livery looks a little primitive, especially on the drivers suits:
http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/192113.jpg
Let's hope the car is a step forward for them.
I'd say old school. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
There was nothing wrong with McLaren's sidepods. Their problems last year was due to the complexity of the octopus exhaust layout which was crap, not to mention rear downforce via the floor and rake.Quote:
Originally Posted by jens
If U-shaped sidepods were so crap then why on earth has it influenced this year's car which has a sloping angle?
http://scarbsf1.files.wordpress.com/...epodfronts.jpg
Quote:
ScarbsF1: Can you tell us about why the concept’s changed, why you don’t feel that was a benefit this year?
Tim Goss: Last year’s U-shaped side-pod worked very well with what we were trying to achieve last year with the exhaust layout, it was all intended at creating more down wash to the rear end, and it performed particularly well last year. This year at a fairly early stage we set about a different approach to both the external and the internal aerodynamics of the car, and then once the exhaust regulations started to become a little bit clearer then it was quite obvious to us that the U-shaped side-pod no longer fitted in with both the internal aerodynamics and some of the external aerodynamics that we pursued early on. So it works, it worked very well last year, but it’s actually just not suited to what we’re trying to achieve this year.”
Launch Analysis: McLaren Mercedes MP4-27 | Scarbsf1's Blog
*double take* the pillars on the new Williams barely supporting the front wing!
http://a.yfrog.com/img877/8528/uk0g.png
Sauber have slot vent just behind its step.
http://s1-02.twitpicproxy.com/photos.../511621230.jpg
And the Ferrari too.Quote:
Originally Posted by wedge
The U shaped sidepods were a development aimed specifically at complimenting the EBD. With that avenue now closed off, a different philosophy has to be pursued, and the new exhaust regs make a severe U shape nigh on impossible to achieve.
Mercedes has released a teaser of the W03.
https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net...65723723_n.jpg
I hope they are competitive at the pointy end of the races. I'd like to see Britney get his first win. I'd also like to see Mike duking it out at the front as well, but I'm not holding my breath on either one.
First picture of new Mercedes as W03 runs at Silverstone - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.comQuote:
The new Mercedes W03 broke cover for the first time at Silverstone on Thursday, completing its first run ahead of its maiden test at Barcelona next week.
The gyroscopic camera view made me sea sick. Could someone pass me the scopolamine :p
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzJqTxaF_iM
I'm probably wrong, but I seriously doubt this is the car we will see next tuesday in Barcelona.
Here is another image
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-conten...w03_2012_2.jpg
and another one in high resolution:
http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-conten...ere_2012-1.jpg
Left click to zoom.
that is one serious steering wheel mercedes has. It's getting a bit much now with the buttons imo
as to the W03 looks to be like its falling into line like all the other 2012 cars. Although the step nose seems more conservative like the ferrari's
From the high res image it seems there is another air intake right where it says E, and its blowing air to the brake ducts as well or atleast it looks like that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alcatraz
Most definitely. I'm by no means an expert in these matters but If I had to take a wild guess; the intake by the E may be there to accelerate, and or cool exhaust gases over the rear aero parts by creating a venturi affect. Please don't quote me on this, because it is just a wild guess (unless I'm right) :blackeye:Quote:
Originally Posted by i_max2k2
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alcatraz
Second link is thw W02
I stand corrected :blackeye: :blackeye:Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying lap
Check this one. Its the same car.
Michael Schumacher, Mercedes GP Petronas F1 Team | Main gallery | Photos | Motorsport.com
I love the sense of perspective you get from the overhead shot of the DTM and the F1 Mercedes parked together. Sweet looking racing cars both of 'em, IMO.
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...deview2012.jpg
Hope this link works...
side view of all 2012 cars
I was in Barcelona last week for two days of the testing. From what I saw there the McLaren looks very good on slow speed corners and gets on the power slightly earlier than the Red Bulls but I think the RBR still generates more downforce through the high speed ones than the McLaren, not much appears to have changed in that area since last year. McLaren have a huge upgrade coming for the next test which might close this gap. I'm sure RBR aren't standing still either. I honestly think that Mercedes will have leap frogged Ferrari, at least at the start of the year. That Ferrari didn't look like an easy car to handle to me at all, but hard to judge this considering they are trying out so many different things at the moment. All up in the air really, but the McLarens and RBR's look close.
F1: Marussia Fails FIA Crash Test and Delays Launch of New Car
Marussia Fails FIA Crash Test and Delays Launch of New Car
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The Marussia Formula 1 team has been forced to delay the launch of their 2012 challenger, following a failed FIA crash test. The team's original plan was to debut the MR01 at the final pre-season test, which starts at the Circuit de Cataluña, in Barcelona, Spain, on 1 March.
However, in a statement released on Monday night, the team said: "The Marussia F1 Team is disappointed to confirm that the planned first test of its 2012 race car - the MR01 - has been delayed as a consequence of not passing the final FIA crash test. All cars are required to pass 18 FIA-observed tests for homologation to be granted.
Personal opinion time: These F1 cars are getting way too long! They look like limousines...where will it end? I'd love to see the MP4/4 parked next to a 2012 car to get a visual indicator.
Marussia's launch was interesting, how? Because they've gone the McLaren "non-platypus nose" approach
http://www.formula1.com/wi/597x478/m...ussia_mr01.jpg
HRT, not too bad looking and no dodgy nose. So McLaren are in good company after all along with Marussia and HRT!: Photos - Formula 1 launch HRT F1 Team, 5 March 2012 - GPUpdate.net
http://photos.gpupdate.net/large/193739.jpg
Hate the colourscheme and despise the nose from the front . Uhh!!Quote:
Originally Posted by RS
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:A...Uwh-heX12FkURA
I have to agree, that livery is meh. Plus I cant help but notice that it looks like last years car except with an uptated front wing. Hvae a funny feeling Marussia will pull away from them significantly as the season goes onQuote:
Originally Posted by Knock-on
Just glad to see an HRT of some kind on track, whether they will make it to Oz or to within 107% we will have to wait and see
Cars are looking good. :) Hope Ferrari will do better this year.
Ferrari car fix means new crash test | Forumula1.com | F1 News | Formula 1 Forums | Formula One Discussion
The rumor is that Ferrari will have a new chasis crash tested and possibly ready for Oz :confused:
Is there any other source? Rumours aren't something you'd put your money on...Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alcatraz
Just a report from La Gazzetta dello Sport, which is not the best resourse.Quote:
Originally Posted by N4D13
I thought they are pretty reliable when it comes to Ferrari stuff?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mr Alcatraz
From what I know, they have some pretty good connections within Ferrari. At least in the past they have often been right before others.Quote:
Originally Posted by henners88
Nice from Eurosport
Compare the Cars | Formula 1 - Yahoo! Eurosport UK