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[darkinstinct]

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

Looks like a BAR to me.

 

[Ark]

I drove past the MTC in Woking last night and I'm so disappointed a team that has such a cool HQ can't make a good livery when they don't have any sponsor obligations.

For fucks sake, McLaren.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

Not sure if posted, but Sauber's 2016 livery:

Looks somewhat better than last year.

Spoiler

Or I'm just used to the massive amount of blue already

 

[Fox Mulder]

I drove past the MTC in Woking last night and I'm so disappointed a team that has such a cool HQ can't make a good livery when they don't have any sponsor obligations.

For fucks sake, McLaren.

Didn't they say they just don't care?

 

[tomtom94]

Not sure if posted, but Sauber's 2016 livery:

Looks somewhat better than last year.

Spoiler

Or I'm just used to the massive amount of blue already

If you hadn't told me that was the new livery I would have just assumed that was last year's car.

 

[Lach]

If you hadn't told me that was the new livery I would have just assumed that was last year's car.

Pretty sure the car itself is last years (they won't bring the new one to next weeks session). The livery looks pretty much the same other than the sponsors on the rear wing side thingies....

 

[DD]

If you hadn't told me that was the new livery I would have just assumed that was last year's car.

I don't know about the car, but there are new sponsors there on the rear wing (good for them!).

 

[Humidex]

I drove past the MTC in Woking last night and I'm so disappointed a team that has such a cool HQ can't make a good livery when they don't have any sponsor obligations.

For fucks sake, McLaren.

I pine for an orange McLaren.

Which will never happen.

 

[Aiii]

If you hadn't told me that was the new livery I would have just assumed that was last year's car.

Probably is.

 

[Zeknurn]

The SFIGH looks pretty good in real life.

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...10558070.html?fotoshow_item=3#fotoshow_item=0

Not sure if posted, but Sauber's 2016 livery:

Looks somewhat better than last year.

Spoiler

Or I'm just used to the massive amount of blue already

CNBC, Malbuner, Power Slice? Looks like a part from a Nascar.

 

[jey_16]

something like this would be much better....credit to Alexis*27 from the autosport forums

i guess as long as its quick, thats all that matters

 

[Tempy]

Not sure if posted, but Sauber's 2016 livery:

Looks somewhat better than last year.

Spoiler

Or I'm just used to the massive amount of blue already

According to http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/sauber-f1-team-reveals-modified-2016-livery-674710/ that's the old car with a test livery. They'll run the new car in the next test, and presumably have a diferent livery.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

The SFIGH looks pretty good in real life.

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/...10558070.html?fotoshow_item=3#fotoshow_item=0

Looking gorgeous


Apparently Haas has completed a shakedown lap in Barcelona as well. Any spy pictures of that one yet?

 

[DrM]

Haas also have a filming day today in the afternoon when Ferrari ends
Motorsport has detailed pieces about changes on Mercedes and Ferrari

 

[Staab]

Haas seem to be hitting all the right notes, good partnership with Ferrari, using filming days to get ready, first to arrive in Barcelona, nice drivers, etc..
It's a welcome change from Manor and HRT when they first started...

I'm looking forward to seeing their car and how it performs !

 

[Norwegian Rudo]

Looking gorgeous


Apparently Haas has completed a shakedown lap in Barcelona as well. Any spy pictures of that one yet?

A lap is sadly accurate. They discovered an oil leak and didn't run again. I guess it's better than discovering it tomorrow, but still not great.

 

[DrM]

I'm looking forward to seeing their car and how it performs !

Some journalists say that is very similar to Ferrari. Which is not surprise...
And Ferrari probably benefited much more from their 'partnership' with windtunnel loop exploit

 

[brotkasten]

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

Reminds me of HRT

 

[Jezbollah]

Again, that darker lower body area.

Looks like a nice car, both in design and livery.

 

[Zeknurn]

That livery is all over the place.

 

[Big Takeover]

Hey that's not too bad. Looks like Ferrari sold them the paint they didn't use on the their engine cover as well.

 

[Zaru]

Reminds me of HRT

I hope they don't channel the spirit of HRT because that team never got a point

 

[bigred50]

Damn, that's a hideous livery. Ugh. Honestly, who designs this shit.

 

[brotkasten]

While there are some similarities, it doesn't look like a b-car from Ferrari. I'm almost a bit disappointed.

The site is still down, so no high-res pictures yet.

 

[Jezbollah]

Damn, that's a hideous livery. Ugh. Honestly, who designs this shit.

I would suggest half the design is defined by them trying to obfuscate the most sensitive parts of their aero package. Look at the evidence of where the black covers: Front wing elements, underneath the cockpit through to the split under the side pods, the rear of the side pods, top of the engine cover right into the rear of the body of the car.

I just looked at all the 2016 cars and the only design that doesn't use this technique is the Sauber.

Using this approach, it ends up with the design having to use what is left of the car to make it look presentable. The only fault I can see using this approach with the Haas is the black on the top of the cockpit, which is probably the weakest part of the car's aesthetic.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

I would suggest half the design is defined by them trying to obfuscate the most sensitive parts of their aero package. Look at the evidence of where the black covers: Front wing elements, underneath the cockpit through to the split under the side pods, the rear of the side pods, top of the engine cover right into the rear of the body of the car.

I just looked at all the 2016 cars and the only design that doesn't use this technique is the Sauber.

Using this approach, it ends up with the design having to use what is left of the car to make it look presentable. The only fault I can see using this approach with the Haas is the black on the top of the cockpit, which is probably the weakest part of the car's aesthetic.

You mean the 2015 Sauber with the 2016 paint job

 

[Jezbollah]

You mean the 2015 Sauber with the 2016 paint job

You said it yourself. 2016 paint job.

 

[Kölsch Bloot]

You said it yourself. 2016 paint job.

There still is the possibility for them to adapt for the actual 2016 challenger. It's unlikely though.

________

HAAS VF-16 on track:

 

[brotkasten]

Man, oh man. The shitty effects in that video.

I'm still very happy that it's happening.

 

[Patrick S.]

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

Well, for a turbo car lots of air means lots of power. Must be a beast.

 

[Cheeseman Battitude]

Haas looks nice. A lot better than the first cars from the likes of HRT and Lotus/Caterham.

I'm expecting points early on from Grosjean.

 

[Jezbollah]

Man, oh man. The shitty effects in that video.

I'm still very happy that it's happening.

I give Haas credit, they certainly look like the most professional and prepared "new" teams to join F1 in a long time. I remember going to do some work at Lotus (then Caterham) in Hingham, Norfolk and their HQ was literally three prefab commercial units on an industrial estate. I know they moved later on nearer the midlands a few years later but compared to other F1 teams it was very basic.

 

[Aiii]

No sponsors at all, huh?

 

[Jezbollah]

No sponsors at all, huh?

Haas is a massive company earning north of £1bn annually. I doubt they're in a great rush to gain sponsors.

EDIT: For comparison, they earn four times as much revenue as McLaren.

 

[brotkasten]

I give Haas credit, they certainly look like the most professional and prepared "new" teams to join F1 in a long time. I remember going to do some work at Lotus (then Caterham) in Hingham, Norfolk and their HQ was literally three prefab commercial units on an industrial estate. I know they moved later on nearer the midlands a few years later but compared to other F1 teams it was very basic.

Absolutely. I really hope all their efforts are worth it. I love that we've finally an American team on the grid again. It makes the sport feel a little more international.

No sponsors at all, huh?

Except for Richard Mille, which they're sharing with McLaren Honda.

"McLaren secures 10-year Richard Mille partnership"

 

[dakun]

Haas is a massive company earning north of £1bn annually. I doubt they're in a great rush to gain sponsors.

EDIT: For comparison, they earn four times as much revenue as McLaren.

oh wow i didn't know that. So basically they are much more secure in their position the newcomers that came and went away in the last 10 years?

 

[Ryne]

Not enough grey and black on the grid.

Hopefully Haas does well, I want new teams to stick around in F1, hate seeing the grid dwindle.

 

[Cheeseman Battitude]

oh wow i didn't know that. So basically they are much more secure in their position the newcomers that came and went away in the last 10 years?

Sounds like they're in a much more secure position than most of the grid.

 

[Aiii]

Haas is a massive company earning north of £1bn annually. I doubt they're in a great rush to gain sponsors.

EDIT: For comparison, they earn four times as much revenue as McLaren.

I knew they were doing well, but that is impressive indeed.

 

[Zeknurn]

Haas is a massive company earning north of £1bn annually. I doubt they're in a great rush to gain sponsors.

EDIT: For comparison, they earn four times as much revenue as McLaren.

Wow, that has completely changed my perception of Haas. I now expect them to do well in Formula 1.

Sounds like they're in a much more secure position than most of the grid.

Yeah indeed.

 

[DrM]

Haas car is a step between last year's Ferrari and current season's car

It will a lot depend on their early form (read: how good new Ferrari engine really is compared to Mercedes), because the trickiest part for every new team is to establish good car development plan (get new parts to work as they should) and without it they will fade back in the summer.

 

[DD]

Kind of boring look on that Haas. But I hope they do well.

 

[Zaru]

Haas is a massive company earning north of £1bn annually. I doubt they're in a great rush to gain sponsors.

EDIT: For comparison, they earn four times as much revenue as McLaren.

Well, that doesn't mean they can burn it all on F1.

Although a podium tier American F1 Team would probably do quite some wonders for publicity. Best of luck to them.

 

[Fox Mulder]

No sponsors at all, huh?

Theyre doing an f1 team to give their company exposure overseas.

Would be funny to see a team run a bare ass carbon car.

 

[dubc35]

Bah, Haas livery is not that good. It looks like 4 different people did it at different times. Oh well at least it's not all gray or black.

The more I look at the McHonda the more I think they'll enjoy a season like last year. I would love for Haas to outscore them in WCC points.

 

[Adam Scott Aukerman]

Would be funny to see a team run a bare ass carbon car.

I'm sure McLaren would if they could.

 

[dubc35]

Bare carbon would pretty cool I think, clear coat it and you're done!

 

[Jezbollah]

Well, that doesn't mean they can burn it all on F1.

Although a podium tier American F1 Team would probably do quite some wonders for publicity. Best of luck to them.

Indeed. Given they also race in NASCAR I am sure they know how to realistically budget for racing categories given their income and wont allow the cost to get unsustainable.

As the old saying goes - the best way to make a small fortune is to start with a large one..

 

[RoKKeR]

Livery on the Haas is pretty solid, and it looks like they are really approaching things the right way. As others have said, even if they don't come flying out of the gates it seems like they are fairly organized and prepared for the long haul.

So happy to have an American team to root for in F1.