2017 car launches

The_Abyss · 24 Feb 2017 at 00:02

OP updated with some of the press shots of launched cars. Two F1 giants fallen on recent hard times launch tomorrow - McLaren and Ferrari.

Malt_Vinegar · 24 Feb 2017 at 07:31

The_Abyss said:
If that's a real wing then I hope the regulations are tightened to ban it straight away. Fugly.

It has been quoted as a way of artificially increasing the effective angle of attack of the rear wing. It is legal in the current regulations apparently because of its location.

CaptainRAVE · 24 Feb 2017 at 08:34

Very clever. I wonder how quickly it will be copied. I guess they think it is better than a fin.

Shimmy · 24 Feb 2017 at 08:50

Interesting, Ferrari have gone for a shark fin combined with the 'T' wing.

PinkFloyd · 24 Feb 2017 at 08:59

That T wing.... How on earth do the FIA write rules that have holes that still allow bolting on extra wings like that!

The_Abyss · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:19

Mental side pods on that Ferrari. Otherwise, another ugly car with a silly top wing.

Syla5 · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:22

Shimmy beat me to it but yes Ferrari haven't missed the T wing loop hole either. Not sure what to think about the sidepod inlets other than a reminder that the last time a team went daring with the sidepod inlets (McLaren 2011?) it didn't really work out great.

KiNgPiN83 · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:33

The problem is they will stick whatever they can to the car to get more performance and if its legal/they can get away with it. I dont think its as fugley as the FI though.

The_Abyss · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:40

Looks a lot like McLaren will also have a mid top wing

Syla5 · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:45

Doesn't look like there is one there at all?? They have the camera mount, then the shark fin, then the rear wing. Unless I am blind I cant see the outline of a T-wing.

The_Abyss · 24 Feb 2017 at 09:55

Yeah, I think you're right - I was too hasty.

Concrete · 24 Feb 2017 at 10:42

The_Abyss said:
Looks a lot like McLaren will also have a mid top wing

Look at the creases in that cloth. Dennis must be spitting at the monitor when he sees that.

deuse · 24 Feb 2017 at 10:49

A live feed.

this_is_gav · 24 Feb 2017 at 10:52

480p in 2017. Pathetic.

Not cool McLaren, not cool.

deuse · 24 Feb 2017 at 11:03

YUK

KiNgPiN83 · 24 Feb 2017 at 11:05

Lol! I really thought it was going to be nice. But it just looks like a manor or something.. Haha!

Shimmy · 24 Feb 2017 at 11:05

Disappointed it's not Orange and White.

Also don't know if it's the lighting, but the shade of Orange looks a bit flat too.

Syla5 · 24 Feb 2017 at 11:06

Jesus it looks like a marussia! what have they done

this_is_gav · 24 Feb 2017 at 11:06

Bloody hell, Virgin are back. Just roll out Glock again and we're sorted.

Steeps · 24 Feb 2017 at 11:07

Virgin Racing called, they want their paintjob back