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[xptoxyz]

So we'll see every car by the 7th other than, Mercedes and Hispania? Any others not showing off/missing the test?

 

[Staab]

Interesting rear wing end plates... hmmm

 

[jey_16]

Not as many sponsors as last year? Looks very sleek though except for the exhaust outlets

 

[ANDY_098]

I'm surprised that the nose looks like last year's. Could that be it?

Maybe, although apparently last years car was not far off being legal so only small changes would be required.

Might be something like flexi-wings which won't be visible until it is running.

 

[mclaren777]

That photographer is clearly focusing on the wrong end of the car.

 

[brotkasten]

That MP27 is a really good looking car, I like it. So glad the nose isn't as ugly as the one on the Caterham or Ferrari.

 

[ANDY_098]

So we'll see every car by the 7th other than, Mercedes and Hispania? Any others not showing off/missing the test?

Marussia launch date is not known yet.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Pull rod suspension on the MP4-27.

 

[Staab]

Finally... rear shots !

 

[brotkasten]

Marussia launch date is not known yet.

Of course we know the date.

They'll launch the car on March 18.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

That MP27 is a really good looking car, I like it. So glad the nose isn't as ugly as the one on the Caterham or Ferrari.

There's no concrete evidence to suggest that the Ferrari has a step nose, just speculation and misinterpretation of Luca's words.

 

[Adamm]

There's no concrete evidence to suggest that the Ferrari has a step nose, just speculation and misinterpretation of Luca's words.

They were all just trolling Caterham.

Caterham: Hey guys. Our car looks stupid & really ugly. Our nose looks like a duck, is this ok?
Other F1 teams: Yeah ours looks like that aswell, they all will!
Caterham: Cool, we will launch ours first!
Other F1 teams: LOL!

 

[mclaren777]

Pull rod suspension on the MP4-27.

At the front as well?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

I wouldn't put too much stock into these shots, the car will be drastically different once Melbourne comes around, especially the wings.

 

[ANDY_098]

I wouldn't put too much stock into these shots, the car will be drastically different once Melbourne comes around, especially the wings.

They will be last years wings anyway.

 

[Adamm]

Yeah, I dont understand the close up pictures of the front wing at this point.

 

[mclaren777]

Is the diffuser missing or is that it?

 

[Dilly]

I think that's just to cover it up.

 

[ANDY_098]

Is the diffuser missing or is that it?

Covered or just a black lump to replace it. No sense showing off anything they don't have to.

The exhausts are apparently the controversial part of the car.

 

[Adamm]

Love these comparisons

 

[mclaren777]

 

[ANDY_098]

Comparison of the 26 and 27.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Looks pretty nice.

It annoys me how Button and Hamilton have to be head to toe in Mclaren gear. Like a fucking walking billboard. The sponsorship stuff in F1 really annoys me. A t-shirt isn't enough?

 

[ANDY_098]

Technical questions coming up soon.

 

[xptoxyz]

Black wheels look good, they seem to be less "spokey" and drilled, might just be the colour though.

I wonder what the reason for raising mirrors is too. They seem too small to be funneling airflow but I'm not an aerodynamicist unfortunately.

 

[ANDY_098]

Black wheels look good, they seem to be less "spokey" and drilled, might just be the colour though.

I wonder what the reason for raising mirrors is too. They seem too small to be funneling airflow but I'm not an aerodynamicist unfortunately.

So Hamilton can see who he has just rammed off the track.

 

[brotkasten]

There's no concrete evidence to suggest that the Ferrari has a step nose, just speculation and misinterpretation of Luca's words.

He should have given the design a score. If it's a 5/10, we'd know that it got the Caterham nose.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

 

[mclem]

Looks pretty nice.

It annoys me how Button and Hamilton have to be head to toe in Mclaren gear. Like a fucking walking billboard. The sponsorship stuff in F1 really annoys me. A t-shirt isn't enough?

Marussia will basically be making their guys jog around the track wearing a sandwich board.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Marussia will basically be making their guys jog around the track wearing a sandwich board.

Ahaha now THAT would be advertising I'd support.

I've always been fond of "This could be YOU!" like the old Lottery ads:

 

[Edmond Dantès]

 

[xptoxyz]

So Hamilton can see who he has just rammed off the track.

Was something for something along those lines, but don't think the height of the mirrors would be the issue. haha

 

[ANDY_098]

BTW the nose IS legal, been eyeing it and its clearly below 55cm at the right point. So the chassis is lower overall, much like 2011

http://twitter.com/#!/ScarbsF1/status/164681737958465536

 

[Edmond Dantès]

 

[operon]

Slightly OT but who is compering his voice sounds familar

 

[Jezbollah]

Just by those side by side shots of this years vs last years McLaren you can see a whole lot of work has gone into the underside airflow. You can almost see how the aero will channel under the front wing, around the higher side pods and through the much tidier back-end.

Very nice work there. It has "mechanical grip" written alll over it.

 

[Juicy Bob]

I like it! Looking good.

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Lewis needs a shave.

Button looks so dashing. Like a prince.

 

[ANDY_098]

Slightly OT but who is compering his voice sounds familar

Crofty. Last years 5 live commentator, this years Sky commentator.

Technical questions should start now.

 

[operon]

Crofty. Last years 5 live commentator, this years Sky commentator.

Technical questions should start now.

Knew I recognised him from somewhere

 

[Xun]

It'll be interesting to see what approach Red Bull went with for the nose.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

It'll be interesting to see what approach Red Bull went with for the nose.

Red Bull started the whole 'extreme gradient' nose trend with the RB5, so they may take it to another level with the RB8 or take the McLaren route. I'm really looking forward to Newey's creation.

 

[S. L.]

the car looks fairly conservative when you consider all the 'superinnovation' buzz before.
really neatly packed

 

[Shaneus]

Nice

Brawnesque.

How far's RBR off with theirs?

 

[Edmond Dantès]

How far's RBR off with theirs?

Feb 6.

The rest:

Ferrari 3rd February
Force India 3rd February
Lotus 5th February
Red Bull 6th February
Sauber 6th February
Toro Rosso 6th February
Williams 7th February
Mercedes 1st test Barcelona
HRT TBA
Marussia TBA

 

[Edmond Dantès]

Tee hee.

http://www.skybet.com/cms/breaking-transfer-news.shtm?name=Lewis+Hamilton

Spoiler

Change the name at the end of the link and you to can sign for Barcelona

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

Force India is on the 3rd of Feb?

Dunno why you'd bother revealing your car after that. You're following a showstopper.

 

[Edmond Dantès]

MP4-27 engine fire up.

http://www.espn.co.uk/formulaone/sport/video_audio/134064.htm

 

[Foliorum Viridum]

MP4-27 engine fire up.

http://www.espn.co.uk/formulaone/sport/video_audio/134064.htm

Am I the only one who thought they fired it up when it was at an angle for a second?

Proper blonde moment.

 

[SunhiLegend]

Technical questions coming up soon.

Q&A with Paddy Lowe and Tim Goss MP4-27 Launch