Posted January 31, 2011 (edited) I guess Red Bull having their own team played a part Well yes ' date=' but I don't think this colour scheme had much to do with Red Bull? who were only a smaller sponsor back in these days... [img']http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/9929/sauber2001.jpg[/img] I like the look of the Renault, though I hope they get stopped from using the sponsor name or else do crap next year.This whole Lotus battle is really bugging me, Lotus just storming in the way they have and basically, along with the car companies owners, wanting to dis-accociate themselves with everything Team Lotus have worked so hard for has pissed me right off.The Lotus looks good, hopefully they can move up the grid a little next year, be nice to see them do battle with some of the more established teams.Indeed it would.When does the testing start? Really looking forward to seeing how the teams compare against each other on the track.Testing starts tomorrow!! With some cars launching tomorrow, and some teams using last years car for the first tests. Circuit de Valencia Ricardo Tormo, Spain 1st-3rd February 2011 Jerez, Spain 10-13th February 2011 Circuit de Catalunya, Spain 18th-21st February 2011 Bahrain International Circuit, Bahrain 3rd-6th March 2011 Also this is apparently the new Mercedes. Looks pretty nice from that angle. Gone back to the traditional air box.Not a fan of the numbers stuck all over it! :p Edited January 31, 2011 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2011 Actually you're right, doesn't look like it was overly Red Bull themed, works very well. I'd prefer that Sauber to the one we have now. The Lotus thing is definitely ridiculous, I'm going to protest it by not buying any of their cars ever again (until 2013 when I am absolutely buying one of their cars). Glad testing is tomorrow, though I think due to timezones it will all be over by the time I wake up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Mercedes MGP W02 Beatiful car! Love the new livery! it's more of a Silver, and the Petronas Blue blends nicely. Although the nose is a bit ugly, but it looks like it means business!! Hope Rosberg (if he can work the Pirellis) puts in a good fight for WDC 2011!! You've had your time Schumi! -------------------- Testing Underway and already... @eddstrawf1 Red Flag! Rosberg stops on start/finish in the Merc. *facepalm* Was a Hydraulics problem apparently. -------------------- Toro Rosso STR6 Nice enough looking car. -------------------- Interim Williams FW33 With Williams' customary livery. It's such a lovely livery though! Apparently this year livery is going to be retro inspired! People are wondering how there's so little to the car, the elegant sidepods, and also how the they've managed to package up the rear of the car so tightly... Apparently the rear has a bit of Red Bull about it! I really hope this can be a good year for Williams, they more than deserve it! -------------------- Ferrari testing pics... Biggest test 'antenna' thing ever?... Maybe it runs on overhead cables! Best looking Ferrari since the F2007 though. Edited February 1, 2011 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2011 I do like the Williams, so deliciously sleek. Hope it runs as good as it looks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2011 Wow that Williams does look really nice! Weren't McLaren due to unveil their new car today? EDIT - NVM, seen on their site it's in 3 days Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2011 (edited) Can't really make out anything regarding the moveable rear wing? I mean I assume that It would be something to do with the rear spoiler.Here you go, Sauber's moveable rear wing in action today: Also, Renault have a Front Exiting Exhaust!! http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/02/01/renaults-radical-front-exit-exhausts-pictured/ The Renault R31 has been pictured sporting a radical exhaust arrangement. The R31′s exhausts point out of the front of the sidepods, directing hot air underneath the car to improve the performance of the diffuser. ------------------------- Red Bull RB7 I hate them for keeping the shark fin (as much is allowed by the rules), but I'm now surprised that more teams haven't! But then I guess they've just evolved the best car out there! Edited February 1, 2011 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2011 Loving the look of the Mercedes and Williams. Having said that though all of the cars so far are looking nice. Seems like the new rules have allowed some very nice shapes that seem to be working well. Surprised by just how much the rear wings move. I have a feeling that thing is going to be the cause of some huge crashes this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 1, 2011 Surprised by just how much the rear wings move. I have a feeling that thing is going to be the cause of some huge crashes this year.Yeah it's surprised me aswell! It looks like the chages are quite dramatic instead of gradual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 I'm blown away by the Renault Lotus exhaust, bloody genius! If it works well then the other teams are in trouble as chassis' are homologenised (spelling?!). Also, looks like im going to Silverstone for the weekend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 (edited) Also, looks like im going to Silverstone for the weekend Have you got seats booked, or a general admission? If it's general admission I suggest getting there pretty damn early to make sure of a good viewing place. Luckily when I went I had a Club Silverstone membership that year, so got to watch it from their members area... even then I had to fight my way to the front. Apparently Heikki is loving the new Lotus, saying it's a huge step forward! and well done to everyone! Have to say, I'm loving the livery! -------------------- Edited February 2, 2011 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 Genuinely one of the funniest videos i've ever seen. '............To your right Jenson!' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 Genuinely one of the funniest videos i've ever seen. '............To your right Jenson!' "Bet someone sits right in front of us!" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 When I watch those I always imagine what it would be like if Kimi had signed instead of Button. The word "awkward" springs to mind quite a lot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 When I watch those I always imagine what it would be like if Kimi had signed instead of Button. The word "awkward" springs to mind quite a lot.haha, yeah I think it's safe to say they wouldn't have teamed up for the British market. Lewis would have just done the UK ads. But whilst we're wondering... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 It actually looks like he's just woken up. Like they've literally found him sitting there asleep and just said "Fuck it, just shake him awake and Juan, just work with whatever he gives you. Go." Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 2, 2011 It actually looks like he's just woken up. Like they've literally found him sitting there asleep and just said "Fuck it, just shake him awake and Juan, just work with whatever he gives you. Go."haha yeah, He's basically The Stig. :pBorn to race and just sleeps all times in between. He did make some decent ads though. I love how Mclaren/Mercedes just played off his two character traits the whole time though. Silent & Fast! etc... etc... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 3, 2011 Gentlemen, I present to you your electronic wallpaper for the month- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2011 Gorgeous. Though my current background is (and has been for months) the image that was taken of Fernando Alonso winning in Korea as it's approaching darkness with him just being adored by them all. I see that and i think 'epic'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2011 (edited) Presenting the MP4-26. Note the unusual air intake at the top and L-shaped side pods. Certainly looks clever enough. Can't wait to see it prove it's credentials. Edited February 4, 2011 by gaggle64 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2011 Though my current background is (and has been for months) the image that was taken of Fernando Alonso winning in Korea as it's approaching darkness with him just being adored by them all. I see that and i think 'epic'. If this is the image I'm thinking of then it's absolutely amazing, I've been trying to find it online - got a link or a copy you could put up here? I want it too! From front on that McLaren looks awful in my opinion, that sidepod shape is nasty. It just looks unnatural to me. As a long time non-fan of the team I hope they are really slow. It's always good when these 'revolutionary' cars turn out to be stupid instead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2011 If this is the image I'm thinking of then it's absolutely amazing' date=' I've been trying to find it online - got a link or a copy you could put up here? I want it too! From front on that McLaren looks awful in my opinion, that sidepod shape is nasty. It just looks unnatural to me. As a long time non-fan of the team I hope they are really slow. It's always good when these 'revolutionary' cars turn out to be stupid instead.[/quote']I assume it'll be this awesome picture... The reason for the design of the McLaren... http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89288 McLaren explains U-shaped sidepods McLaren has revealed that the importance of getting as much clean air as possible over the lower plane of the rear wing was the catalyst for the radical sidepod design on its new MP4-26. The Woking-based outfit caused a stir on Friday when its new 2011 challenger featured some innovative design concepts - especially the raised U-shape sidepods. McLaren technical director Paddy Lowe said the team had pushed so hard in this area of the car design because it wanted to recover a lot of the downforce lost due to the ban on double diffusers. "I think there are some novel features on the car – the long wheelbase and U-shaped sidepods are probably the most obvious examples," said Lowe. "The thinking behind that is to feed as much good-quality air as possible to the rear-lower main plane and the floor of the car. We want to get the rear-end working as well as possible following the loss of performance caused by the banning of the double-diffuser." I'm just glad to see any innovation in F1 these days [you know it'll likely get copied, hope it works for them! They also say they have secrets on their new car still hidden, and that they might consider the forward exhausts. The McLaren looks like one mighty front wing aswell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 4, 2011 I have to say that is a pretty good shot. It's uncanny how similar it is to the then-already released box art of the video game. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2011 (edited) Kubica's in high-speed Rally crash/accident!! 06.02.11 STATEMENT ON ROBERT KUBICA Lotus Renault GP driver, Robert Kubica, suffered an accident at high speed this morning while competing in the Ronde di Andora Rally.The driver was airlifted to Pietra Ligure Hospital, where he is currently undergoing medical checks. His co-driver is fine.Lotus Renault GP will issue another statement as soon as more information is known about Robert’s condition. You can see the damage to the inside of the car on the drivers side of the cockpit. Apparently the car slid on wet asphault, smashed into an armco, and went into a church wall or something. He was airlifted to hospital. There's a lot of conflicting reports coming out about his injuries atm, and some saying his year is over, some saying his career is over. The latest on his injuries from Italian TV Kubica will now undergo a delicate operation on his right hand from the primary center of hand surgery Ospedale San Paolo di Savona Igor Rossello. In addition to the hand, doctors have found a vast internal bleeding, as well as a fractured femur, which is why the conditions of the pilot are still considered very serious. There's a press conference scheduled, but it's been put back, possibly because he's being operated on. My PRAYERS AND BEST WISHES go out to Robert!! Edited February 6, 2011 by Retro_Link Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2011 BBC Sport saying suffered fractures to his left arm and left leg. Fucking hell, that's just terrible terrible news. This year looked... well promising from what we saw in the practices. The Renault seemed to be competitive ( I know early days yet) and there's no doubting how good a driver he is. Just feel things may of gone well for him this season. I hope that this isn't career ending as some of the reports are saying, Would be such a huge loss of talent. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted February 6, 2011 I can't believe it! Honestly thought this would be his season and maybe get a couple of wins before jumping to Ferrari/Red Bull for 2012. Eugh, i'm worried Hope he's alright, apparently he's got a fractured arm and leg. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
