F1 Thread

[Komenda]

and partly a logical development of the high-downforce wing we ran last year at races like Monaco, which feeds air more efficiently to the rear wing upper element.

via flow separation to create a smoother / quicker path for the air to pass over the rear wing i would have thought?

It's not witchcraft then

[Horney]

You know this seasons going to be epic by the amount we're all talking about it already. I don't remember anyone posting up about pre season testing or the paint schemes last year.

Nick

[Khare]

i think he was referring to de la rosa's time being second quickest as a separate subject to Parfett's time. I think it's clear the de la rosa now drives for sauber

Oops my bad. Sorry Kharebear 

you better be...


 

[monkeyalan]

and partly a logical development of the high-downforce wing we ran last year at races like Monaco, which feeds air more efficiently to the rear wing upper element.

via flow separation to create a smoother / quicker path for the air to pass over the rear wing i would have thought?

i would have said a moble billboard if anyone had any sponsorship this year! 

just booked my tickets for the schumacher grandstand on friday practice at melbourne.
I only live 10 mins from albert park so might go and see if i can get any good pics of them putting the track together over the 6 week build up if anyones interested?

[AlanD]

^^ lol very ! Get snapping

[Devilz]

Unofficial Tuesday test times from Valencia:
1. Felipe Massa, Ferrari, 1:11.722, 124 Laps
2. Kamui Kobayashi, BMW Sauber, 1:12.056, 96 Laps
3. Lewis Hamilton, McLaren, 1:12.256, 108 Laps
4. Robert Kubica, Renault, 1:12.426, 119 Laps
5. Nico Rosberg, Mercedes GP, 1:12.899, 119 Laps
6. Rubens Barrichello, Williams, 1:13.377, 102 Laps
7. Sebastien Buemi, Toro Rosso, 1:13.823, 107 Laps

I think this year, Kobayashi will be the one to watch as well 

[Stu.750]

I don't remember anyone posting up about pre season testing or the paint schemes last year.

Nick

 JPS - Gold and Black

 Gold leaf - Red and white seperated  by a gold stripe

 and Last years Brawn are the best paint schemes ive seen

Wonder what peoples thoughts are on the fact that now cigaratte sponsors are gone what will dictate the colour schemes of the cars

[Komenda]

Now this is a good looking car

[adamrob69]

intresting article: http://www.planet-f1.com/story/0,18954,3261_5914950,00.html

Felipe Massa's fastest lap - 1:11.722 - was set on the first flying lap of an 11-lap run.
Kamui Kobayashi's fastest lap - 1:12.056 - was set on the fourth lap of an 8-lap run.
Lewis Hamilton's fastest lap - 1:12.256 - was set on the fourth lap of a 20-lap run.
Robert Kubica's fastest lap - 1:12.426 - was set on the second lap of a 3-lap run.
Nico Rosberg's fastest lap - 1:12.899 - was set on the fifth lap of a 6-lap run.

the mclaren may not be as slow as people are making out - although these are nothing short of educated guess work.

Although i do think mclaren are struggling with something - especially using the flo-vis paint on 2nd day of testing, in particular focusing on rear left.

[monkeyalan]

Now this is a good looking car

agreed. loving the swirls on the front wing and engine cover. i still can't get over an f1 team being based in dinnington