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[brotkasten]

I always had a hard time seeing the Marlboro logo since the ban, until this livery. I understand the criticism of the Barcode in the Jalopnik.com article, but some even said that the Scuderia Ferrari logo was straight up Marlboro marketing and I can't agree with that.

That said, the red painted find on the new livery is very obvious.

 

[kharma45]

Ducati has/had the same barcode on their bikes reading on Reddit. Don't follow Moto GP so never knew

I always had a hard time seeing the Marlboro logo since the ban, until this livery. I understand the criticism of the Barcode in the Jalopnik.com article, but some even said that the Scuderia Ferrari logo was straight up Marlboro marketing and I can't agree with that.

That said, the red painted find on the new livery is very obvious.

The Scuderia Ferrari logo is essentially half the Marlboro logo. Mirror it and tell me you don't see this

 

[DrM]

A couple of the spy pictures did suggest a new airbox but I wasn't expecting one you can kick a football down. I suspect they are up to something.

Airbox is roughly 30% bigger than last year

Haas changed their mind and they will unveil their car tomorrow at 14:00 CET, Mclaren is also tomorrow at 11:00 CET

 

[brotkasten]

The Scuderia Ferrari logo is essentially half the Marlboro logo. Mirror it and tell me you don't see this

That's the argument I've been hearing, but saying that you can easily recognize the Marlboro logo out of it is a bit much, imo. You can't cut the Nike logo in half, change the angle and say it's still just as recognizable. It works on the new livery, because the color proportions are actually kinda similar to the Marlboro logo again.

But maybe I'm just blind to it, because I smoke Lucky.

 

[Jezbollah]

https://twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/status/701094832274444288

Fucksake.

I wish I could draw like this

 

[PdotMichael]

Only confirmed followers have access to @MercedesAMGF1's Tweets and complete profile. Click the "Follow" button to send a follow request.

Yeah, fuck you too.

 

[DrM]

Only confirmed followers have access to @MercedesAMGF1's Tweets and complete profile. Click the "Follow" button to send a follow request.

Yeah, fuck you too.

They are posting these tweets on FB with 90 min delay

 

[kharma45]

That's the argument I've been hearing, but saying that you can easily recognize the Marlboro logo out of it is a bit much, imo. You can't cut the Nike logo in half, change the angle and say it's still just as recognizable. It works on the new livery, because the color proportions are actually kinda similar to the Marlboro logo again.

But maybe I'm just blind to it, because I smoke Lucky.

No not with Nike, but it's not symmetrical. A better one would be half a McDonald's.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

If Haas' overalls are any indication, expect their livery to look like a 2012/3 Sauber.

 

[dubc35]

If Haas' overalls are any indication, expect their livery to look like a 2012/3 Sauber.

Perfect! More gray, just what the grid needs!

 

[brotkasten]

No not with Nike, but it's not symmetrical. A better one would be half a McDonald's.

I get the point and why people see it, but to me it's really not that similar. Different proportions of red and white, different shape. I guess you can see it, if you want to. But I can also see why Ferrari never got shit for it.

The "logo" even only works on one side of the car, because the SF logo is flipped on the other side.

 

[kharma45]

I get the point and why people see it, but to me it's really not that similar. Different proportions of red and white, different shape. I guess you can see it, if you want to. But I can also see why Ferrari never got shit for it.

The "logo" even only works on one side of the car, because the SF logo is flipped on the other side.

They never got shit because the FIA don't care.

 

[brotkasten]

They never got shit because the FIA don't care.

Ah well. Like I said, I'm probably just blind to that brand.

 

[kharma45]

Reading more into it, I was surprised to find out that Philip Morris owns all the Ferrari advertising space and sells it on to others.

 

[DrM]

So Ferrari ditched pull rod front suspension after four years and decided to go with push rod

 

[Goldrusher]

 

 

[DrM]

Is Aquafresh main sponsor for Manor?

 

[Zeknurn]

Manor has the chance to make a pretty livery with those two colours. Do not let us down.

 

[RoKKeR]

If Haas' overalls are any indication, expect their livery to look like a 2012/3 Sauber.

Wish they would incorporate some 'Merica into the livery. I'm sure it'll look fine but lets see a bit more color.

 

Like this!

 

[Zaru]

Reading more into it, I was surprised to find out that Philip Morris owns all the Ferrari advertising space and sells it on to others.

And now it makes sense that Arrivabene ended up team leader.

 

[tomtom94]

Airbox is roughly 30% bigger than last year

Haas changed their mind and they will unveil their car tomorrow at 14:00 CET, Mclaren is also tomorrow at 11:00 CET

Only time this season Mclaren will beat Haas

 

[RoKKeR]

Only time this season Mclaren will beat Haas

I so badly want this to be the case.

 

[Goldrusher]

McLaren MP4-31

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2016/02/20/mclaren-mp4-31-first-pictures-revealed/

 

[Psychotext]

What's smaller than size zero?

 

[brotkasten]

Still such an ugly car.

 

[Aiii]

Well at least they won something, ugliest car on the grid.

Unless Sauber comes up with something worse than last year, of course.

 

[DieH@rd]

 

[RoKKeR]

So ugly and boring. Hope the Haas has at least a little more excitement than this.

 

[Aiii]

So ugly and boring. Hope the Haas has at least a little more excitement than this.

They are American. You know they will deliver.

 

[RoKKeR]

They are American. You know they will deliver.

My expectations are low.

But we shall see!

Can we get this?

 

[Ryne]

That McLaren is hideous. Did Mercedes take their art team or something, yuck.

Please someone bring some decent colour to the grid. All dark cars so far (I know Renault is changing theirs).

 

[DrM]

What's smaller than size zero?

Mclaren

This is without any doubt the tightest rear so far. Also sidepod undercut is also huge

 

[Graphics Horse]

Looks fast!

 

[DrM]

Mercedes released these two pics

 

[Juicy Bob]

Way too dark this year.

F1 desperately needs some colour.

 

[Jezbollah]

I suspect a lot of those cars are dark underneath the horizontal axl lines to avoid teams from copying their aero designs.

 

[ElTorro]

I suspect a lot of those cars are dark underneath the horizontal axl lines to avoid teams from copying their aero designs.

It happens.

(Red Bull from 2015)

 

[Staab]

The Mercedes is alright, kinda looks neat with those darker black undertones.

The McLaren on the other end... looks downright fucking hideous, did they get bought by HRT or something ?! good lord !

Not looking too bright for Haas either with all that grey on their outfit.

Manor, pls save us !

 

[Zeknurn]

I wonder if McLaren will drop the black livery when the dark times are over.

 

[Humidex]

Mercedes released these two pics

AIrbox looks pretty big from the pics.

 

[A Fish Aficionado]

My expectations are low.

But we shall see!

Can we get this?

They have androids in F1 now?

 

[ElTorro]

What's the deal with that terrible font for the car's number?

 

[Cheeseman Battitude]

Is Aquafresh main sponsor for Manor?

London Weekend Television!

PS, proper pics of the McLaren and Merc are out there.

Edit: Curses! Beaten!

 

[Humidex]

Edit: beaten again!

 

[Jibbed]

I think we're set for a great season this year.

Can Ferrari and Williams take the fight to Mercedes? How quick will Manor and Haas be with 2016 factory engines? Will Red Bull genuinely have to fight Toro Rosso for points? Will Renault be any good? Have McLaren got their shit together?

I love it.

 

[Tempy]

Manor logo reminds me of Gulf.

 

[DrM]

That Mercedes airbox is huge, here is the closeup from AMuS twitter

 

[Staab]

that's ginormous ....

 

[Aiii]

I hope it loses them a good second on track. Wouldn't that be nice?

 

[DrM]

that's ginormous ....

Looks like new Mercedes PU106C needs quite a lot of air. And Mercedes is the first car that has S-duct already installed on promotional pics

Also we have only two preseason tests this year - this mean each day lost due to technical issues will be costly and due to that we see a lot of teams doing 'filming' days