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[dubc35]

So are most of the other car launches on Monday?

Yeah, most are Monday. From the last page (well, now 2 pages ago):

Starting to get exciting again with the first test and 2016 car launches ahead !

We had the Renault launch in early February but it's expected to be heavily revised even by the first test, so now we have :
17 Feb Red Bull Livery launch in London
19 Feb Ferrari Online
21 Feb McLaren Online
22 Feb Haas F1 Barcelona
22 Feb Mercedes Barcelona
22 Feb Red Bull Barcelona
22 Feb Toro Rosso Barcelona
22 Feb Williams Barcelona
22 Feb Manor Barcelona
22 Feb Force India Barcelona (TBC)
01 Mar Sauber Barcelona (Test n°2)

I'm really looking forward to next week, especially with a good teaser for this week-end

 

[RoKKeR]

Yeah, most are Monday. From the last page (well, now 2 pages ago):

Sweet, thanks. Looking forward to it.

 

[DrM]

I like the livery

Holy shit at that front wing.

Expected. Read ScarbsF1 analysis of 2016 rules an trends and you will see that we are for short, thin noses and very complicated front wings

 

[Jezbollah]

After seeing the proper photos of the Red Bull livery, I really like it now. The matte colours area really nice, IMO.

 

[jey_16]

the matte works, just should have stuck with the lighter blue

i wonder if the Torro Rosso is going to look completely different now?

 

[AndyD]

Matte is really nice, but I may be alone in really liking the purple from last few years.

 

[Ryne]

Like the matte look! Could use a smaller logo or something.

I'm still hoping for some more colour with the upcoming liveries. Don't want a field full of dark cars.

 

[Jezbollah]

I do wonder if they're going to brand the Toro Rosso cars with another Red Bull product (eg Red Bull Cola - and that product's colour scheme).

 

[darkinstinct]

Holy shit at that front wing.

These are marketing pictures. The car won't have that front wing or that rear wing, can't give the other teams hints what they should do. We will only see the true wings at the first practice session of the first race.

 

[nature boy]

I know everyone's been waiting for the news.

It's finally here.

Rio Haryanto Manor's 2nd driver.

Please be excited.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Not a fan of that livery, it would suit Toro Rosso though.

 

[Shaneus]

the matte works, just should have stuck with the lighter blue

i wonder if the Torro Rosso is going to look completely different now?

BELIEVE

 

[DrM]

I know everyone's been waiting for the news.

It's finally here.

Rio Haryanto Manor's 2nd driver.

Please be excited.

At least grid is now complete.

And I still have no idea, where I will be able to watch current season. Looks like no more free coverage for me.

 

[amar212]

Liking the matte look, but the RB logo is too large.

Dear Lucius,

It is not.

Sincerely Yours,

Head of Red Bull F1 Marketing Department

 

[Zeknurn]

Red Bull Racing has submitted a design study for a canopy alternative to the Halo F1 cockpit protection option currently preferred by the FIA.

Engineers from five F1 teams – including experts on stress analysis – are meeting with FIA safety expert Andy Mellor in London today to talk about how to integrate the Halo, and it is understood that the Red Bull idea will also feature in the discussions if there's time.

The idea features a combination of a "glass" material and carbon, as did a recent idea that emerged from Mercedes.

...

"Obviously head protection is crucial," said Red Bull
Red Bull Racing boss Christian Horner when asked by Motorsport.com.

"Red Bull is making another submission for a canopy that we believe will be a safer option. It's more of a canopy than a Halo.

"But it needs to be tested, which hopefully can be done very quickly.

"We have a committed a design study on evolving the FIA's theme, and we feel there's a viable solution."

Asked if it could be readied for 2017, he added: "Why not?"

Please save us Red Bull.

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

New Honda PU has 920bhp peak output

Renault 875bhp
Mercedes 900bhp+

 

[Hasney]

New Honda PU has 920bhp peak output

Renault 875bhp
Mercedes 900bhp+

 

[Wax Free Vanilla]

McLaren and Honda have shotdown all the BS reliability stories about the 2016 unit, also the stories about using a hybrid pu at the first test.

PeterP rocketship.

 

[Psychotext]

You people never learn.

 

[Aiii]

You people never learn.

If by people you mean Wax Free, then sure.

 

[Psychotext]

Him and all his personalities.

 

[JadedWriter]

BELIEVE

Don't tease me with something that fucking sexy...

New Honda PU has 920bhp peak output

Renault 875bhp
Mercedes 900bhp+

 

[DBT85]

Lol. Honda will save us all. Lol

 

[chadskin]

Red Bull has already given up on the season lol

Team principal Christian Horner has warned that Red Bull are unlikely to hit peak performance until the second half of the 2016 season - and that stablemates Toro Rosso will almost certainly be in front of their parent squad initially, despite using older specification Ferrari power units.

https://www.formula1.com/content/fo...ill-be-season-of-two-halves-for-red-bull.html

 

[DrM]

New Honda PU has 920bhp peak output

For how long? 0.5 second before kaboom?

 

[Icefire1424]

For how long? 0.5 second before kaboom?

My thoughts exactly. Where's the 920 bhp figure coming from?

 

[NHale]

My thoughts exactly. Where's the 920 bhp figure coming from?

Probably the always reliable uncle of a Autosport message board member that works at McLaren.

 

[operon]

McLaren and Honda have shotdown all the BS reliability stories about the 2016 unit, also the stories about using a hybrid pu at the first test.

PeterP rocketship.

Wax don't do this to yourself

 

[Risgroo]

New Honda PU has 920bhp peak output

Renault 875bhp
Mercedes 900bhp+

 

[Addnan]

you guys love to take the bait.

 

[operon]

you guys love to take the bait.

We feel for his sanity

 

[hadareud]

I would be delighted if Honda and McLaren were to make everyone look like fools.

Not going to happen any time soon, though.

 

[DrM]

So, Ferrari will unveil their car online at 14:00 CET and we can expect some spy shots of new Mercedes from Silverstone

 

[Jezbollah]

My thoughts exactly. Where's the 920 bhp figure coming from?

It's probably the resultant thrust after the engine explodes.

 

[Goldrusher]

Williams FW38

http://www.williamsf1.com/racing/news/williams-martini-racing-launches-fw38

 

[Risgroo]

It looks a lot slimmer around the sidepods and rear.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

OMG this year is going to be sweet.

Spoiler

If it all pans out

 

[DrM]

It looks a lot slimmer around the sidepods and rear.

Apparently this is due to some changes in Mercedes PU components placing (customers teams are copying the works team this year) and higher gearbox sitting
Sidepod undercut is much bigger than last year and rear looks very tight.

Interview with Pat Symonds

 

[Risgroo]

OMG this year is going to be sweet.

Spoiler

If it all pans out

The 920hp Honda will save us.

Apparently this is due to some changes in Mercedes PU components placing (customers teams are copying the works team this year) and higher gearbox sitting
Sidepod undercut is much bigger than last year and rear looks very tight.

Interview with Pat Symonds

Impressive! Hopefully they can at least keep third in the championship.

 

[hooijdonk17]

Williams FW38



http://www.williamsf1.com/racing/news/williams-martini-racing-launches-fw38

Best looking livery so far, methinks..

 

[Hasney]

Just noticed on PSN that Codemasters have bundled all the PS3 F1 games they made together for $114.99. Who the hell wants them all right now?

 

[DrM]

Tobias Grüner @tgruener

Williams FW38 starts testing with old stubby nose. New cleaner Mercedes-style nose planned for Melbourne.

Other upgrades are also planned for Melbourne according to Claire Williams.

 

[xrnzaaas]

Just noticed on PSN that Codemasters have bundled all the PS3 F1 games they made together for $114.99. Who the hell wants them all right now?

Rotfl. People that are desperate to recreate the events of past seasons?

 

[mrklaw]

We feel for his sanity

Like a blindfolded man searching for his keys

 

[Lemonte]

Unsurprising livery. They could do much more with those martini colors. But I like it.

 

[DD]

Tobias Grüner @tgruener

Williams FW38 starts testing with old stubby nose. New cleaner Mercedes-style nose planned for Melbourne.

Other upgrades are also planned for Melbourne according to Claire Williams.

Yes!

 

[Ghost]

haha 920bhp!

Is this one of those lost in translation things where the word 'Peak' means the same thing as 'Imaginary' in Japanese?

 

[DrM]

Mercedes started their W07 shakedown in Silverstone

Williams is doing filming day in Barcelona

 

[brotkasten]

Mercedes started their W07 shakedown in Silverstone

Williams is doing filming day in Barcelona

I'm really not into the rules, but how is a shakedown not considered testing the car?

 

[DD]

haha 920bhp!

Is this one of those lost in translation things where the word 'Peak' means the same thing as 'Imaginary' in Japanese?

Toguro feelings.