Home  
Site Partners: SpotterGuides Veloce Books  
Related Sites: Your Link Here  

Go Back   TenTenths Motorsport Forum > Single Seater Racing > Formula One

Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 26 Jan 2015, 15:29 (Ref:3497630)   #51
Greem
Veteran
 
Greem's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2009
United Kingdom
Posts: 5,067
Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!Greem is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Is that the F15T of Doom, or the Hand of God?
Greem is online now  
__________________
Walk a mile in someone else's shoes.
When they realise you have, you'll be a mile away and you'll have their shoes.
Quote
Old 27 Jan 2015, 10:07 (Ref:3497940)   #52
Mike Harte
Veteran
 
Mike Harte's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
United Kingdom
W. Yorkshire
Posts: 5,472
Mike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameMike Harte will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
There appears to be conflicting "news" stories being published concerning the power-units to be used during the upcoming tests at Jerez. Initially it was being reported that Mercedes would be using their 2014 PSUs, and one would assume that so would their customer teams.

Now it is being said that Mercedes and Williams will be running 2015 units, whilst the rest have to make do with a supply of 2014 units. Confusing or what?

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/on...jerez/?v=2&s=1
Mike Harte is offline  
Quote
Old 27 Jan 2015, 12:48 (Ref:3497973)   #53
Knowlesy
20KPINAL
 
Knowlesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 29,853
Knowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Another sponsor heavy year for McLaren then.

Knowlesy is offline  
Quote
Old 27 Jan 2015, 13:12 (Ref:3497980)   #54
karting
Racer
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 184
karting should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
looks weird seeing Alonso in anything other than Red.

Much the same i believe it will look weird seeing Vettel IN Red

karting is offline  
Quote
Old 27 Jan 2015, 14:55 (Ref:3498005)   #55
chillibowl
Veteran
 
chillibowl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Canada
winnipeg, canada
Posts: 9,719
chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!
it is weird. for me its a guy with a beard in Mclaren kit. although he is in front of a green screen so they may be planning on using cgi to hide it.

Ron loosening up or did Alonso have the beard written into his contract?
chillibowl is offline  
__________________
Home, is where I want to be but I guess I'm already there
I come home, she lifted up her wings guess that this must be the place
Quote
Old 27 Jan 2015, 16:38 (Ref:3498027)   #56
Knowlesy
20KPINAL
 
Knowlesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 29,853
Knowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Alonso is allowed the beard as it seems he is running the painting and decorating side of the business.
Knowlesy is offline  
Quote
Old 27 Jan 2015, 16:53 (Ref:3498030)   #57
chillibowl
Veteran
 
chillibowl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Canada
winnipeg, canada
Posts: 9,719
chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knowlesy View Post
Alonso is allowed the beard as it seems he is running the painting and decorating side of the business.


the first pic is of McBeard and his ladder.
chillibowl is offline  
__________________
Home, is where I want to be but I guess I'm already there
I come home, she lifted up her wings guess that this must be the place
Quote
Old 27 Jan 2015, 19:59 (Ref:3498068)   #58
bjohnsonsmith
Race Official
20KPINAL
 
bjohnsonsmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
United States
London, England
Posts: 23,144
bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knowlesy View Post
Alonso is allowed the beard as it seems he is running the painting and decorating side of the business.
I hope he does a good job with the cars livery.
bjohnsonsmith is offline  
__________________
"If you're not winning you're not trying."
Colin Chapman.
Quote
Old 28 Jan 2015, 00:20 (Ref:3498142)   #59
JeremySmith
Veteran
 
JeremySmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2000
United Kingdom
Austin Texas
Posts: 11,402
JeremySmith is going for a new world record!JeremySmith is going for a new world record!JeremySmith is going for a new world record!JeremySmith is going for a new world record!JeremySmith is going for a new world record!JeremySmith is going for a new world record!
Quote:
Originally Posted by Knowlesy View Post
Alonso is allowed the beard as it seems he is running the painting and decorating side of the business.
David ...
JeremySmith is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 08:23 (Ref:3498586)   #60
djinvicta
Veteran
 
djinvicta's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
Wales
Mojacar Southern Spain
Posts: 2,303
djinvicta has a real shot at the podium!djinvicta has a real shot at the podium!djinvicta has a real shot at the podium!djinvicta has a real shot at the podium!djinvicta has a real shot at the podium!
Force India to miss first test?
http://www.grandprix.com/ns/ns29847.html
djinvicta is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 12:04 (Ref:3498665)   #61
Chaynes321
Veteran
 
Chaynes321's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
England
London
Posts: 867
Chaynes321 has a lot of promise if they can keep it on the circuit!
Interesting Nose of the new mclaren - reminds me of 2007 a bit
Chaynes321 is offline  
__________________
CG
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 12:17 (Ref:3498668)   #62
Knowlesy
20KPINAL
 
Knowlesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 29,853
Knowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
"Our cars will not feature a title sponsor at the first event," (Ron) Dennis explained, addressing media at the McLaren Technology Centre on Thursday. "But it will definitely feature a title sponsor in the next few event
That was last year btw, not this.

Beautiful car. Livery is terrible.

"Err, lads, it actually looks a lot like last year's car. Pass the red paint!"
Knowlesy is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 12:34 (Ref:3498670)   #63
Trev Campbell
Veteran
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 741
Trev Campbell should be qualifying in the top 5 on the gridTrev Campbell should be qualifying in the top 5 on the grid
The associated video really demonstrates how ugly the modern F1 cars are compared to the cars from the early nineties. MP4/6 v MP4/30. MP4/6 anyday of the week

https://www.youtube.com/watch?featur...-ts=1422503916
Trev Campbell is offline  
__________________
'Son, when you participate in sporthing events, it's not whether you win or lose... it's how drunk you get.' Homer J Simpson.
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 12:45 (Ref:3498672)   #64
Razor
10-10ths official Trekkie
Veteran
 
Join Date: May 2005
Australia
Behind the wheel
Posts: 4,297
Razor should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridRazor should be qualifying in the top 3 on the gridRazor should be qualifying in the top 3 on the grid
Pretty underwhelming. No white, dayglo red and black?
Razor is offline  
__________________
One batch two batch, penny and dime
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 12:49 (Ref:3498676)   #65
BertMk2
Race Official
Veteran
 
BertMk2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2003
United Kingdom
Nr Maidstone, Kent
Posts: 10,270
BertMk2 is going for a new world record!BertMk2 is going for a new world record!BertMk2 is going for a new world record!BertMk2 is going for a new world record!BertMk2 is going for a new world record!BertMk2 is going for a new world record!BertMk2 is going for a new world record!
It looks like the old 'West' sponsored car did when they went somewhere that didn't allow cigarette advertising. Still no sign of a title sponsor - worrying I'd have thought.
BertMk2 is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 12:51 (Ref:3498678)   #66
Knowlesy
20KPINAL
 
Knowlesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 29,853
Knowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Quote:
Originally Posted by BertMk2 View Post
It looks like the old 'West' sponsored car did when they went somewhere that didn't allow cigarette advertising. Still no sign of a title sponsor - worrying I'd have thought.
Don't worry. They'll have one by this time last year.
Knowlesy is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 12:54 (Ref:3498683)   #67
maximus
Veteran
 
maximus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
United Kingdom
Yorkshire
Posts: 1,575
maximus should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridmaximus should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid
Chalk up someone else who is underwhelmed, it really is just a reverse of the Force India with red instead of orange. I was hoping for a change from chrome this year.

*edit*



maximus is offline  
__________________
#teamyorkshire
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 13:09 (Ref:3498688)   #68
Gingers4Justice
Veteran
 
Gingers4Justice's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
United Kingdom
Highbury, London
Posts: 3,872
Gingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameGingers4Justice will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Oh come on!!!

"Paint them all the same, and you couldn't tell the difference" is a common criticism leveled at Formula One cars for a couple of decades now. The teams seem determined to be making that point for themselves!

Anything. Anything but grey.

Why would a title sponsor want their brand diluted by putting their logo on a car which looks like about 4 others to the untrained eye? Maybe that's part of the problem.
Gingers4Justice is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 15:00 (Ref:3498724)   #69
bjohnsonsmith
Race Official
20KPINAL
 
bjohnsonsmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
United States
London, England
Posts: 23,144
bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by BertMk2 View Post
It looks like the old 'West' sponsored car did when they went somewhere that didn't allow cigarette advertising. Still no sign of a title sponsor - worrying I'd have thought.
It looks like the title sponsorship is being shared by Honda and Mobil and they'll probably feature another sponsor on the side pod as they did last year. Otherwise I like the cars lines and it's had a great nose job.
bjohnsonsmith is offline  
__________________
"If you're not winning you're not trying."
Colin Chapman.
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 15:28 (Ref:3498730)   #70
chillibowl
Veteran
 
chillibowl's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Canada
winnipeg, canada
Posts: 9,719
chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!chillibowl is the undisputed Champion of the World!
indeed similar to the FI livery but with a lot less sponsor logo clutter. i like it.

maybe they dont need a title sponsor or can afford to wait for the right one to come along.

Mclaren is clearly a soundly run business.
chillibowl is offline  
__________________
Home, is where I want to be but I guess I'm already there
I come home, she lifted up her wings guess that this must be the place
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 17:23 (Ref:3498789)   #71
Richard C
Veteran
 
Richard C's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Posts: 5,803
Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!Richard C is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Only a small word about the McLaren livery... Red stops at the cockpit? Hello, a bit more color please?

Anyhow, I am curious as to how much is different than the 2014 car. The nose obviously (I still see some of the 2014 nose such as how the front wing is attached. The black paint covers up the similarities pretty well). What about the rear suspension? I haven't tried to look frame by frame of the intro video (it's computer rendering I think anyhow so who knows if it is 100% accurate and not hiding details). Are they using the 2014 curved rear wishbones with the "mushroom" cross section? Did that aero concept work out for McLaren last year? Is anyone going to copy it this year? I think it required a specific wishbone geometry to work (if I remember correctly) so it was unlikely anyone was going to copy it mid-season last year.

Richard
Richard C is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 17:44 (Ref:3498800)   #72
Knowlesy
20KPINAL
 
Knowlesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 29,853
Knowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Sneak peak at the Merc.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/117502

Not quite as pretty as last year, on first impressions. But it's a poor picture!

EDIT: Another pic.

Knowlesy is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 20:08 (Ref:3498851)   #73
maximus
Veteran
 
maximus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2005
United Kingdom
Yorkshire
Posts: 1,575
maximus should be qualifying in the top 10 on the gridmaximus should be qualifying in the top 10 on the grid


Au contrare! I think it's better looking than last years. Best looking nose.

I like the looks of the Mclaren after viewing the pictures for a while, if it had a better livery it would be my favourite.
maximus is offline  
__________________
#teamyorkshire
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 20:19 (Ref:3498853)   #74
Knowlesy
20KPINAL
 
Knowlesy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2003
Posts: 29,853
Knowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of FameKnowlesy will be entering the Motorsport Hall of Fame
Yeah, that is actually pleasant. Nose reminds me of the 1998/99 McLaren.

I really liked the stubbed nose on the W05 though.
Knowlesy is offline  
Quote
Old 29 Jan 2015, 20:27 (Ref:3498860)   #75
bjohnsonsmith
Race Official
20KPINAL
 
bjohnsonsmith's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
United States
London, England
Posts: 23,144
bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!bjohnsonsmith is the undisputed Champion of the World!
Quote:
Originally Posted by maximus View Post


Au contrare! I think it's better looking than last years. Best looking nose.

I like the looks of the Mclaren after viewing the pictures for a while, if it had a better livery it would be my favourite.
It looks ok front end on, the nose looks less like a vacuum cleaner but the McLaren has the best nose job.

bjohnsonsmith is offline  
__________________
"If you're not winning you're not trying."
Colin Chapman.
Quote
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
[Team] 2013 car launches wolfhound Formula One 255 23 Feb 2013 09:57
2011 New Car Launches. E.B Formula One 533 12 Mar 2011 20:20
Lola launches glimpse of 2011 car. Down F0rce Sportscar & GT Racing 30 28 Jul 2010 20:35
2007 Car Paint Scheme Launches?? TSR Australasian Touring Cars. 14 19 Dec 2006 10:52


All times are GMT. The time now is 11:11.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Original Website Copyright © 1998-2003 Craig Antil. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2004-2021 Royalridge Computing. All Rights Reserved.
Ten-Tenths Motorsport Forums Copyright © 2021-2022 Grant MacDonald. All Rights Reserved.