HRT 2011 Car Launched

Duke · 8 Feb 2011 at 08:38

Not as bad as I was thinking it would be.

More pics and info @ http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2011/02/08/hrt-f111-launch-first-pictures/

Duke · 9 Mar 2011 at 13:58

Just two days of testing with a new car.. not good.

Duke · 9 Mar 2011 at 22:06

Yep as far as I know the actual car hasn't been out yet?

Duke · 10 Mar 2011 at 20:06

They will be on track from lunch time tomorrow, giving themselves a massive one and a half days running. Did I mention the forecast isn't so great there for the next few days?

Duke · 11 Mar 2011 at 12:11

Interesting design.

How did they fit so many sponsors onto their race wear?

The 2011 championship winning car.

Duke · 11 Mar 2011 at 13:08

Can't see them running at all then today?

Duke · 11 Mar 2011 at 14:20

Quote of the year from HRT

“The data we have is that the car is better than last year’s…it’s completely aerodynamically modified,” he added. “The others have lost a little bit, we have gained a little bit so let’s see where we are.”

Duke · 11 Mar 2011 at 16:28

Tweaker said:
Are they still going with the 2010 Williams gearbox? Any news on Kers

As far as I know they are using the gearbox but no signs of KERS.

Duke · 12 Mar 2011 at 09:08

HRT will not be running today (being wet they would have had very limited testing anyway).

Should a car be allowed on the grid without testing?

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/89885

Duke · 12 Mar 2011 at 09:38

Mr Jack said:
Is that any different from last year?

True but you think after last year, they would have made the teams do at least one full day test to shakedown the car.

JRS said:
They haven't made the grid yet - still need to beat that 107% mark in qually.

True