ShamuCroaks
Would you like to react to this message? Create an account in a few clicks or log in to continue.

2012 Launches

+3
da silva
glendo
PLAYLIFE
7 posters

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Go down

2012 Launches Empty 2012 Launches

Post by PLAYLIFE Wed Feb 01 2012, 05:34

January
25
Pirelli 2012 tyres launch (Yas Marina) - PICS: http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2012/1/12953.html

26
Caterham CT01 launch (F1 Racing Magazine / Facebook / Twitter)


February
1
McLaren MP4/27 launch (MTC, Woking) - 11:00 GMT

3
Force India VJM05 launch (Silverstone) - 9:00 GMT
Force India VJM05 first run (Silverstone)
Ferrari F2012 launch (Maranello HQ) - 9:30 GMT
Ferrari F2012 first run (Fiorano)

5
Lotus E20 launch (www.lotusf1team.com) - 16.00 GMT

6
Sauber C31 launch (Jerez de la Frontera) - 10:00 GMT
Red Bull RB8 launch (www.redbullracing.com) - 13:00 GMT
Lotus E20 media launch (Jerez de la Frontera) - 13.00 GMT
Scuderia Toro Rosso STR7 launch (Jerez de la Frontera) - 16.30 GMT

7
Ferrari F2012 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
McLaren MP4-27 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
Sauber C31 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
Lotus E20 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
Red Bull RB8 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
Williams FW34 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
Force India VJM05 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
Caterham CT01 first test (Jerez de la Frontera)
Toro Rosso STR7 fist test (Jerez de la Frontera)

21
AMG Mercedes W03 first test (Catalunya)
HRT F112 first test (Catalunya)


March
1
Marussia TBA first test (Catalunya)

16
All teams hopefully! - Free Practice 1 (Albert Park)
PLAYLIFE
PLAYLIFE
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 450
Join date : 2010-07-23

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by glendo Wed Feb 01 2012, 18:36

2012 Launches 191712
glendo
glendo
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 242
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 46
Location : Sydney

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by da silva Wed Feb 01 2012, 22:46

Cool
da silva
da silva
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 405
Join date : 2009-08-03

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by PLAYLIFE Fri Feb 03 2012, 00:18

Nice looking bit of kit although it will be different by the 7th of February. Those are not the actual front nose/wing, rear wing and undertray components that will appear at Albert Park (or probably test). I think it was Paddy who said that.

I liked the L-shaped sidepods from the 26, I guess they don't fit the EBD banned regs.
PLAYLIFE
PLAYLIFE
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 450
Join date : 2010-07-23

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by da silva Fri Feb 03 2012, 00:42

PLAYLIFE wrote:Nice looking bit of kit although it will be different by the 7th of February. Those are not the actual front nose/wing, rear wing and undertray components that will appear at Albert Park (or probably test). I think it was Paddy who said that.

I liked the L-shaped sidepods from the 26, I guess they don't fit the EBD banned regs.

The new Mac still isn't as tidy as the RB7 was, that's a little cause for concern.
da silva
da silva
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 405
Join date : 2009-08-03

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Gelert Fri Feb 03 2012, 18:38

The L-shaped side-pods were all about combining airflow with the exhaust gases to the blown diffuser. They were a hangover from the Octopus Exhaust System that was stillborn, but allegedly worked with the cribbed RBR design.
But I agree - these 2012 side-pods are much easier to emulate with Lego than last year's design...

The RB7 was a tidy package - but can't wait to see the RB-next-one (8?) in light of the new regs.
Whether baldy has surpassed himself again remains to be seen.

Gelert
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 694
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 112
Location : South Sandwich Islands

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by da silva Fri Feb 03 2012, 19:08

2012 Launches 13234
da silva
da silva
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 405
Join date : 2009-08-03

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by da silva Fri Feb 03 2012, 19:09

2012 Launches 13232
da silva
da silva
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 405
Join date : 2009-08-03

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Gelert Fri Feb 03 2012, 19:57

Dear Mr. Newey,
Please could you come up with a winning design that doesn't involve an ugly stepped-nose.
Then all of the other teams will copy you, and we can get rid of these abhorrences.
Thanks,
Gelert. (age 13)

Gelert
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 694
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 112
Location : South Sandwich Islands

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Henrik Fri Feb 03 2012, 20:05

I thought that Caterham was a joke. I see I was wrong...

Henrik
Henrik
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 1575
Join date : 2009-08-01
Age : 59
Location : Switzerland

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Henrik Fri Feb 03 2012, 20:11

I like this:

2012 Launches Mclaren%20mp4-4%20senna

When F1 cars were beautiful, and you could still have a smoke...
Henrik
Henrik
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 1575
Join date : 2009-08-01
Age : 59
Location : Switzerland

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by eso Sat Feb 04 2012, 05:05

Gelert wrote:Dear Mr. Newey,
Please could you come up with a winning design that doesn't involve an ugly stepped-nose.
Then all of the other teams will copy you, and we can get rid of these abhorrences.
Thanks,
Gelert. (age 13)

What's up with that nose one these cars? that's hideous.


I was just looking at the calendar and thinking I may have to make plans for Austin in November. I think I have a place to flop there...


eso
eso
eso
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 514
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 65
Location : Long Beach, California, USA

http://www.esodesignstudio.com

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by glendo Sat Feb 04 2012, 05:31

the new nose regs have turned all the car pig ugly. i bet the rule is changed next year.

ugliest cars ive ever seen
glendo
glendo
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 242
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 46
Location : Sydney

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by eso Sat Feb 04 2012, 07:35

Well, you could serve cocktails on the table of the force india car...

eso
eso
eso
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 514
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 65
Location : Long Beach, California, USA

http://www.esodesignstudio.com

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Henrik Sat Feb 04 2012, 14:45

glendo wrote:the new nose regs have turned all the car pig ugly. i bet the rule is changed next year.

ugliest cars ive ever seen

At least Mclaren managed to make a somewhat normal looking nose under the regulations. I really wonder how those ugly noses provide an advantage.

What's next? A comeback of the Eifelland with the teatray?
Henrik
Henrik
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 1575
Join date : 2009-08-01
Age : 59
Location : Switzerland

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by eso Sat Feb 04 2012, 15:57

Henrik wrote:
I really wonder how those ugly noses provide an advantage.

Given the shape of the step on both the Ferrari and the Force India I'm sure there's a significant downforce added right over the front suspension.


eso
eso
eso
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 514
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 65
Location : Long Beach, California, USA

http://www.esodesignstudio.com

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by da silva Sat Feb 04 2012, 16:53

Gary Anderson attempts to explain. I hope the Mac theory is correct and fast as I'd hate to see on of these fugly cars dominate!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16864721
da silva
da silva
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 405
Join date : 2009-08-03

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by eso Sat Feb 04 2012, 17:11

That was cool. Thanks DS.


eso
eso
eso
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 514
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 65
Location : Long Beach, California, USA

http://www.esodesignstudio.com

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Gelert Sat Feb 04 2012, 17:35

Saw that yesterday DS - a good slant, but I felt that Anderson was dissing concepts for the sake of it.
It's not like GA was ever A. Newey. Shocked

This ole boy Craig Scarborough seems to know a thing or ten about stuff.
Check-out his take on the new Mac:
http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/2012/02/02/launch-analysis-mclaren-mercedes-mp4-27/


Gelert
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 694
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 112
Location : South Sandwich Islands

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by eso Sat Feb 04 2012, 18:22

Gelert wrote:... ole boy Craig Scarborough...

Was he the one that ran the cool site F1 Tech (or something like that) year ago?

Nice linky gelert.


eso
eso
eso
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 514
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 65
Location : Long Beach, California, USA

http://www.esodesignstudio.com

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by PLAYLIFE Mon Feb 06 2012, 04:25

glendo wrote:i bet the rule is changed next year.

I was thinking the same.

Lotus E20
2012 Launches Lotus_e20_2012-2


Here's a beautiful F1 car:
2012 Launches FerrariDino156
PLAYLIFE
PLAYLIFE
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 450
Join date : 2010-07-23

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Henrik Mon Feb 06 2012, 08:13

Thank you for that picture Playlife. Now we just need a good picture of an Eagle Weslake as well to forget about this year's horrors....

By the way, can somebody explain to me about the Lotus team. I thought that Team Lotus became Caterham, but there is still anopther team Lotus now?
Henrik
Henrik
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 1575
Join date : 2009-08-01
Age : 59
Location : Switzerland

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Gelert Mon Feb 06 2012, 20:23

Lotus -> Caterham.
Renault -> Lotus.

Simples.

Gelert
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 694
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 112
Location : South Sandwich Islands

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by glendo Mon Feb 06 2012, 23:35

2012 Launches 191943

2012 Launches 192020

2012 Launches 192107
glendo
glendo
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 242
Join date : 2009-08-02
Age : 46
Location : Sydney

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by PLAYLIFE Tue Feb 07 2012, 07:04

I like the matte black finish on the Sauber. There should be more matte colours.

RBR nose
2012 Launches Rbrnose3
PLAYLIFE
PLAYLIFE
Killer Whale
Killer Whale

Posts : 450
Join date : 2010-07-23

Back to top Go down

2012 Launches Empty Re: 2012 Launches

Post by Sponsored content


Sponsored content


Back to top Go down

Page 1 of 2 1, 2  Next

Back to top

- Similar topics

 
Permissions in this forum:
You cannot reply to topics in this forum