UN-Official Formula 1 Thread

[annunaki]

I want to become an F1 pro. Does that count? =D

As in becoming a driver or learning about the sport? If you are 15 yrs. old you may have a shot yet but you better move to Europe & get some sponsors. I hope you have some talent too

www.formula1.com

http://f1.gpupdate.net

 

[sploo]

I thought he was wanting to become an F1 prostitute.

I know a few guys in the industry, and one told me that Hungaroring was the place - apparently, the pimps bus them in from miles around.

The things you learn eh?

 

[ragged]

Wow. I can always count on Mclaren to design a beautiful car.

 

[majorloser]

The front wing on the Toyota looks like a snow plow.

http://www.formula1.com/gallery/launches/2009/345.html

 

[annunaki]

The Ferrari looks best so far, and not because I am a fan. Though the Macca is a close second. I can't wait to see the Renault, BMW & Redbull. Renault typically designs beautiful cars, BMW has that super computer running non-stop, and Redbull has Newey.

 

[haraldo]

The front wing on the Toyota looks like a snow plow.

http://www.formula1.com/gallery/launches/2009/345.html

Perhaps Toyota is expecting Snowfall at Monza

 

[sploo]

Here are the Renault and Williams. That Renault looks really weird to me...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7837334.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7837431.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7824258.stm

 

[ragged]

Yup, can't wait to see Neweys' designs. He's got the golden touch. BMW's design will probably be functional as usual

 

[STRONGBADF1]

Here are the Renault and Williams. That Renault looks really weird to me...

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7837334.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7837431.stm
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7824258.stm

The Williams with that monochromatic look I kinda cool looking.

 

[majorloser]

The Williams with that monochromatic look I kinda cool looking.

If anything, the all-black scheme hides a lot of detail to the casual observer.

 

[ragged]

http://www.f1.com/gallery/launches/2009/351.html

BMW, functional as usual

 

[annunaki]

The look of the BMW is interesting. Their sidepods look bigger than some of the others. It looks sleek and, well, functional

Renault have gone an interesting route with the rear of the car. Lots of bodywork back there.

The Williams as a pretty low nose when compared to the others. It is tough to notice much else with the dark blue color scheme.

 

[Bluesmoke]

The Renault is one of the ugliest POS I have ever seen in racing.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

If anything, the all-black scheme hides a lot of detail to the casual observer.

Yea, it sure does. Maybe that's why I like it...

 

[sploo]

BMW, functional as usual

Why do I look at the front of that and think of the weird looking 'sabre tooth' Williams of a few years back...

 

[sploo]

2009 Red Bull

Some interesting details, and man is that nose skinny.

Very interesting comparing the different approach to front ends (wide - Renault, skinny - Toyota, javelin! - RB & Ferrari).

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7878381.stm

 

[annunaki]

The RB5 looks pretty good overall. The rear end looks packaged even tighter than the Ferrari

Newey is known for that though.

The front wing is interesting as well. The moveable flaps look really large.

Not only is the nose really narrow but also long.

 

[sploo]

Some testing pics:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/7844093.stm

 

[majorloser]

And imagine how tight it is in that nose for your legs and feet.

You almost need to be a midget or a child to fit in there. Much less operate brake and gas pedals.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

And imagine how tight it is in that nose for your legs and feet.

You almost need to be a midget or a child to fit in there. Much less operate brake and gas pedals.

If you look at their size and behavior that's not far off.