The aim of a shakedown is basic systems and sensor testing, so in that respect in doesn't matter what the weather is doing, as lap times are not the goal.
F1 2022 Car Launches
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Caporegime
Sure, but I'd think gale force winds would still be a problem! That said, I checked the forecast for Silverstone and it doesn't seem like it's getting the brunt of it so they should be fine.
I'm pretty close to the Silverstone track and it's a little windy but nothing like some other parts of the country. No doubt it'll be a wet track with rain sweeping across throughout the day.
Caporegime
The car in the pictures they released is different from the one in the stream. Weird.
Soldato
Those that normally post images have been slacking over the past day or two. Just two of the Ferrari and not the best angles, and one of the Merc. Come on get to work 
They worse now than previously. Now they just look like steel wheels from cars back in the 70/80s.
They worse now than previously. Now they just look like steel wheels from cars back in the 70/80s.
Soldato
Way to damn them with faint praise
Still too long, too heavy, and the halo still looks like an afterthought.
Soldato
Well I'm getting interested now which I didn't expect, that Merc looks great, the others so so . The fezza and williams look OK, AM looks like a whale, McLaren looks like your average McLaren.
I'll say it now Merc are gonna be the best and take no prisoners.
I'll say it now Merc are gonna be the best and take no prisoners.
Pretty skinny at the back
The official renders posted on their Twitter are a totally different car to the one on the stream.
Yeah just saw some comparisons and they're very different cars. To my simpleton brain I like the render more but I'd presume the one today is closer to the real deal
I'd say so, it looks more developed and the floor especially is more complex on the stream car.
Soldato
I'm sure there's plenty of detail missing, but the overall shape is looking similar in design to the McLaren.
Aston and Ferrari are definitely winning for interesting looking / thinking out the box launch cars so far.
Aston and Ferrari are definitely winning for interesting looking / thinking out the box launch cars so far.
Did you see the leaked Alfa test images in camo? Thats going to be up there as well in the interesting bracket. It has the heavily undercut sidepods, and vents on top the side pods too:
Soldato
Not been officially launched yet. Does look interesting though.
There were rumours Alpine had found some kind of loophole - so that might be one to look out for.
There were rumours Alpine had found some kind of loophole - so that might be one to look out for.
Caporegime
Analysis of the many aero details of the Ferrari:
The launch Merc looks pretty average, but I've never been a fan of the dull Merc grey (road cars included) - the black livery was loads better. That being said, given their history, we'll see something else near final testing, maybe more in line with the render.
The Ferrari looks great on track, and I hope it's quick - don't need another era of grey car domination.
Doesn't look like McLaren have anything special, which is unfortunate, but I doubt any of the cars will look like their launch models at the first race.
They all look like steel rims off of a 1986 Ford Sierra after the wheel trims have fallen off.
Man of Honour
They're all super skinny and then you have the AM which seems to be land whale. Either they've totally outfoxed everyone or they're gonna be abysmal.
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Or.... the front of the car opens up and swallows the car infront. Like a Bond villain
Other way around. The real car in the stream was way more developed than the official renders posted today.
Fair, I looked at a couple more shots later and the render looks like an Instagram filter on the W12. Either way, I'm sure teams are hiding parts until late testing.
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