2014 pre-launch thread

DF1 · Jan 17, 2014

Yes the early races are some of the warmest! Lots of "learning" will occur.

Ferraripilot · Jan 17, 2014

Sauber teaser, official
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Ferraripilot · Jan 19, 2014

The new Williams fired up for the first time yesterday. It was tweeted that Frank was there of course to witness this revelation.

I have to say, I have confidence in Williams going forward. They are beefing up their tech staff, I'm still not so sure about Symmonds but they have recruited others. We'll see where they go.

DF1 · Jan 19, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

The new Williams fired up for the first time yesterday. It was tweeted that Frank was there of course to witness this revelation.

I have to say, I have confidence in Williams going forward. They are beefing up their tech staff, I'm still not so sure about Symmonds but they have recruited others. We'll see where they go.
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+1 its nice to see them possibly on the 'up'!

Remy Zero · Jan 19, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

Sauber teaser, official
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Thanks. I don't think it has the penis nose either. Hopefully i'm right

Ferraripilot · Jan 20, 2014

Omnicorse now saying the Mclaren will have no sponsor logos and be silver. Omnicorse is definitely not the best of sources at times are they.

4rePhill · Jan 20, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

Omnicorse now saying the Mclaren will have no sponsor logos and be silver. Omnicorse is definitely not the best of sources at times are they.
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Ah! - But tomorrow they'll report that it will be silver and might have sponsor logos!

Igor Ound · Jan 20, 2014

From Motorsport:

Formula 3 Hamilton & Vettel Battle - 2005 - YouTube

Thought you could enjoy it too.

Peloton25 · Jan 20, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

Omnicorse now saying the Mclaren will have no sponsor logos and be silver. Omnicorse is definitely not the best of sources at times are they.
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See the 'Ron takes over' thread - they revealed their new Team Kit this morning devoid of what you would expect as a title sponsor.

>8^)
ER

kraftwerk · Jan 20, 2014

Igor Ound said: ↑

From Motorsport:

Formula 3 Hamilton & Vettel Battle - 2005 - YouTube

Thought you could enjoy it too.
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Fantastic stuff, how Ham could see in the spray of Vets car was brave stuff indeed, both now brilliant stars of F1.

Ferraripilot · Jan 20, 2014

Peloton25 said: ↑

See the 'Ron takes over' thread - they revealed their new Team Kit this morning devoid of what you would expect as a title sponsor.

>8^)
ER
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Heh, good stuff thank you!

Ferraripilot · Jan 21, 2014

Another teaser from Sauber. Tough to see if this is an actual pic they are posting of C33 as it looks an awful lot like C31 not to mention the front wing is all wrong.
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DF1 · Jan 21, 2014

McLaren passes all crash tests - Pitpass.com

Mclaren moving along it seems...

Dino2010 · Jan 21, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

Here she is. I forsee a pretty nose, and a pretty car
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Pretty, for sure! Efficient,...less sure.
Don't forget Ferrari has to catch up with their aerodynamics.
And their experience with turbo racing engines dates from the '80s, I am afraid.

We will see many surprises in 2014!

Ferraripilot · Jan 21, 2014

Regarding which suspensions to use on the front end, great video with Enrique Scalabroni explaining:

To push or pull? Part 2 - F1 2014 - YouTube

Remy Zero · Jan 22, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

Another teaser from Sauber. Tough to see if this is an actual pic they are posting of C33 as it looks an awful lot like C31 not to mention the front wing is all wrong.
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Looks like last seasons car...

4re Nut · Jan 22, 2014

Force India reveals first image of new VJM07 2014 F1 car - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

Force India has become the first team to reveal its 2014 Formula 1 car by releasing an image of the Mercedes-engined VJM07.

The new car features the low nose mandated by the regulations, as well as the new tailpipe at the rear as part of measures designed to prevent exhaust-blown downforce.

The image does not reveal any dramatic design innovations, but it will not be until the car first appears at next week's Jerez test that any conclusions can be drawn about its technical merits.

"Almost every single part is a new design, from the front wing right back to the diffuser," said technical director Andrew Green.

"The genetics of the VJM07 still lie in the 2013 car, but we've had to achieve the same results in a slightly different way.

"It's been a massive job to accommodate all the changes to the power unit - it's the biggest change I've witnessed in the sport since I started in 1990.

"Cooling has been the biggest challenge with most of last summer taken up trying to understand the cooling requirements of the power unit, and how best to optimise it in the chassis."

The car features a new colour scheme, with much of the white colouring removed in favour of black.

This modified colour scheme replaces the white, orange and green livery used from 2009-13.

"The VJM07 looks stunning and the new livery reflects the way Sahara Force India is evolving," said Mallya.

"I've always believed our cars have been the most eye-catching, but adding black as a main colour gives us a fierce new look."

The new livery also incorporates some new sponsors, with telecommunications brand Claro - which previously backed McLaren and Sauber - coming on board thanks to Sergio Perez's arrival at the team.

Mallya believes that this shows the team is growing and that the coming season could be its best in F1.

"It's been a busy winter for us on the technical and commercial front," said Mallya.

"When I founded the team my first ambition was to launch the first Indian team on the grid, but the next stage in our evolution is to develop a global brand.

"I think that ambition is reflected in the partners we are working with and our world class driver line-up.

"It certainly feels as though there is the potential for 2014 to be our strongest season yet."
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4re Nut · Jan 22, 2014

New nose coming...

Force India planning dramatic new nose for 2014 VJM07 F1 car - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com

Force India's new Formula 1 challenger is to have a dramatic facelift early in the campaign, with the team promising a more aggressive nose.

The first side-on image of the VJM07 that was published on Wednesday did not give a proper idea of the shape of the narrow noses that will become a common feature of F1 2014.

And although the image suggested that Force India's version could be quite standard, technical director Andrew Green has revealed a bolder version is being worked on.

"Our nose is a launch spec and later we will have an updated front end of the car, which potentially is quite different," said Green.

"We had to take quite a pragmatic view of it and say we've got to go testing so we've got to get a car out of the door.

"As much as we want to push the boundaries of the impact structure, because we know how important they are for the whole car, we don't have the resources to push it to the limit in our first iteration, so we need a banker.

"The nose that is on the launch car is a banker. We've got ourselves a car that we can go testing and racing with. Several weeks ago we started pushing the design boundaries because we think there's performance in it.

"There are new concepts coming through."

Various technical personnel have already suggested that the 2014 low noses will make the cars look ugly this year.
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4re Nut · Jan 22, 2014

This was the teaser before the pic was released...

https://twitter.com/clubforce/status/425908751778852864

LOL...
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Bas · Jan 22, 2014

4re Nut said: ↑

Force India reveals first image of new VJM07 2014 F1 car - F1 news - AUTOSPORT.com
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They should've stayed with the white. Not feeling the black at all.

DF1 · Jan 22, 2014

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NürScud · Jan 22, 2014

The black reminds me Minardi. I really miss this team..

VIZSLA · Jan 22, 2014

Bas Jaski said: ↑

They should've stayed with the white. Not feeling the black at all.
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If cooling is an issue why go black?

crinoid · Jan 22, 2014

VIZSLA said: ↑

If cooling is an issue why go black?
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Once you go black, you never go back...

VIZSLA · Jan 22, 2014

crinoid said: ↑

Once you go black, you never go back...
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