F1 2013 car launch thread

by **crl** Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:48 pm

Lotus is up first:

F1 2013 car launch thread 530762_10151384783679598_976150520_n

by RealRacer4 Mon Jan 28, 2013 8:54 pm

I thought F1 was doing away with the stepped noses. I guess I was wrong. Um...

by RyanB06 Mon Jan 28, 2013 9:18 pm

I'll bet good money it's a show car.

by Metro 6r4 Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:46 am

Too much red, I think has kinda ruined that, and I see that the retard noses are still around

by BWard Tue Jan 29, 2013 2:54 am

RyanB06 wrote:I'll bet good money it's a show car.

Well it's still belongs on the track though. F1 2013 car launch thread 215644238

by BWard Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:04 am

Ferrari haven't released their car yet, but they have given it a name for the 2013 season.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/21266236

by **crl** Thu Jan 31, 2013 8:01 am

Jenson and Sergio unveiled the new McLaren today:

F1 2013 car launch thread 46731_10151304355123759_314202950_n

by BWard Thu Jan 31, 2013 11:30 am

I think it still has the same looks as last year, but it's still a great looking car.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Thu Jan 31, 2013 3:14 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:I think it still has the same looks as last year, but it's still a great looking car.

The front wing is the only difference in the car.

by Milan655 Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:09 pm

Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:
BWardboy88 wrote:I think it still has the same looks as last year, but it's still a great looking car.
The front wing is the only difference in the car.

The only dramatic difference. Formula One is down to the fine details, I'm sure they've amended many other components of the car.

by **Cynon** Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:34 pm

The suspension on the front is different, and according to rumors, McLaren actually do have a stepped nose, but they have a modesty panel over it. Can't remember exactly why, but it has something to do with the height of the chassis could be higher when the car is in motion.

by Milan655 Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:43 pm

Some friends at Ferrari have mentioned they have placed a modesty panel over the ridiculously named "F138". I'm not allowed to know anything else however.

by **Cynon** Thu Jan 31, 2013 4:57 pm

F138 isn't as ridiculously named as you might think. The "13" signifies 2013 and the 8 signifies the last season (in the foreseeable future) that F1 will use 8 cylinder engines.

by Milan655 Thu Jan 31, 2013 5:06 pm

Yes, I am aware of this. However, in reference to the past 4 chassis it is an unconventional name; F2012, F150, F10, F60.

by **crl** Fri Feb 01, 2013 4:13 am

The Ferrari F138, which has a bit of black mixed in with the usual red and white:

F1 2013 car launch thread Ferrari-f138-2013-886x459

by f1fan12 Fri Feb 01, 2013 6:28 am

crl wrote:The Ferrari F138, which has a bit of black mixed in with the usual red and white:

I always wanted to see a Ferrari with black in it... Kinda looks like the Marussia car...

by **crl** Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:26 am

Here's Mr. Di Resta with the VJM06:

F1 2013 car launch thread BCA2B-iCEAEOZPc

by Milan655 Fri Feb 01, 2013 12:13 pm

It'll be another 4 days until Jules Bianchi is announced as the 2nd driver of Force India. Until then, it is the single incomplete seat for 2013 when Razia is announced as Second Driver at Marussia later today.

Also, Ferrari with red+black:
F1 2013 car launch thread F191

by **crl** Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:34 am

The Sauber C32, which actually looks kind of badass:

F1 2013 car launch thread 1359804060

by tommykl Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:53 am

crl wrote:The Sauber C32, which actually looks kind of badass:

Still lacks blue, but a good-looking car Very Happy

by BWard Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:55 am

crl wrote:The Sauber C32, which actually looks kind of badass:

The Silver paint is so awesome. Wink

by f1fan12 Sat Feb 02, 2013 9:40 am

crl wrote:The Sauber C32, which actually looks kind of badass:

by pennst24 Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:22 am

Looks like the 2010 HRT, but cool nonetheless.

by **crl** Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:36 am

Red Bull's RB9:

F1 2013 car launch thread BCLqwm3CYAA0dNJ

by **crl** Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:44 am

The new Mercedes:

F1 2013 car launch thread S1_1

The new Toro Rosso:

F1 2013 car launch thread S1_1

The new Marussia:

F1 2013 car launch thread BCUq_OzCQAAfJlG

by BWard Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:48 am

I got a message for Mercedes: DELIVER HAMILTON A CHANPIONSHIP-WINNING CAR! Wink

by Metro 6r4 Tue Feb 05, 2013 2:52 am

Interesting nose on the Merc. I like the look of the Marussia but it'll have the grip of a Ford Escort.

by **crl** Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:27 am

Meet the new Caterham, (pretty much) same as the old Caterham:

F1 2013 car launch thread BCU0FNOCIAAUlWX

by RetrogradeRenegade Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:42 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:I got a message for Mercedes: DELIVER HAMILTON A CHANPIONSHIP-WINNING CAR!

Probably not going to happen this year. Or ever, if Mercedes don't get their act together.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Tue Feb 05, 2013 3:49 pm

BWardboy88 wrote:I got a message for Mercedes: DELIVER HAMILTON A CHANPIONSHIP-WINNING CAR!

>implying Hamilton could deliver a Championship for Mercedes.

by Tanrar Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:36 pm

Favorite livery of the bunch is probably the Marussia.

by Milan655 Tue Feb 05, 2013 4:39 pm

Caterham by far the sexiest this year I think

by **Syzygy** Tue Feb 05, 2013 5:00 pm

RandomClassic wrote:Favorite livery of the bunch is probably the Marussia.

Milan655 wrote:Caterham by far the sexiest this year I think

Too bad they'll be looking good at the back Razz

by Metro 6r4 Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:42 am

First crash of the year

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/105435

by **crl** Wed Feb 06, 2013 2:49 am

Luiz Razia will take the second Marussia seat.

Edit: Lewis has crashed the Merc.

by **Syzygy** Wed Feb 06, 2013 10:58 am

crl wrote:Luiz Razia will take the second Marussia seat.

Edit: Lewis has crashed the Merc.

It should also be noted that James Rossiter is testing the Force India today. Maybe a drive is in the works?

by Milan655 Wed Feb 06, 2013 1:31 pm

BurningThunder wrote:
crl wrote:Luiz Razia will take the second Marussia seat.

Edit: Lewis has crashed the Merc.

It should also be noted that James Rossiter is testing the Force India today. Maybe a drive is in the works?

I don't think so. If anyone will be signing for the 2nd seat at Force India, it will be Bianchi or Sutil. An outsider is Bruno. Rossiter has already been confirmed as the teams test and simulator driver in any case.

by RetrogradeRenegade Wed Feb 06, 2013 3:51 pm

Milan655 wrote:
BurningThunder wrote:
crl wrote:Luiz Razia will take the second Marussia seat.

Edit: Lewis has crashed the Merc.

It should also be noted that James Rossiter is testing the Force India today. Maybe a drive is in the works?

I don't think so. If anyone will be signing for the 2nd seat at Force India, it will be Bianchi or Sutil. An outsider is Bruno. Rossiter has already been confirmed as the teams test and simulator driver in any case.

Bruno is a no-go, he's signed for Aston Martin in sportscars. And given that Bianchi will also be testing the Force India, I think that makes him the heavy favourite for the 2nd seat.

by Milan655 Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:48 pm

Shit, didn't hear he moved to the WEC, and I think that means any chance of making it back to Formula One is over. A good thing I believe, endurance racing will suit him; he's very consistent, very intelligent (mostly).

Of course, Bianchi is testing as well and considering his age + backing from Ferrari, I wouldn't understand why they wouldn't choose him. To be honest, they've made a good decision to hold off signing their second driver. They have the ability to question the ability of Bianchi before properly setting a deal in concrete. Although I still don't understand why Sutil hasn't been considered. Apart from his bar fight, I don't think he has done much wrong through his career and he has been quite quick-2008 Monaco GP was going well, until a flying finn depositioned him from a 5th place.

by Dan Mackay Wed Feb 06, 2013 4:57 pm

lets point and laugh at the terribleness of the merc, even if it is testing

by BWard Wed Feb 06, 2013 5:05 pm

Dan Mackay wrote:lets point and laugh at the terribleness of the merc, even if it is testing

Well for once it wasn't a driver error, a reported brake issue with the car is what caused Hamilton to have his crash.

by **Cynon** Thu Feb 07, 2013 1:35 am

Milan655 wrote:Shit, didn't hear he moved to the WEC, and I think that means any chance of making it back to Formula One is over. A good thing I believe, endurance racing will suit him; he's very consistent, very intelligent (mostly).

Of course, Bianchi is testing as well and considering his age + backing from Ferrari, I wouldn't understand why they wouldn't choose him. To be honest, they've made a good decision to hold off signing their second driver. They have the ability to question the ability of Bianchi before properly setting a deal in concrete. Although I still don't understand why Sutil hasn't been considered. Apart from his bar fight, I don't think he has done much wrong through his career and he has been quite quick-2008 Monaco GP was going well, until a flying finn depositioned him from a 5th place.

It was actually 4th place, and Sutil would have lost that 4th place anyway because he passed a few people under yellow flags.

by Milan655 Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:01 pm

Something went horribly wrong in the design department of Williams....

F1 2013 car launch thread 538182_491102514281372_1963188402_n

by Metro 6r4 Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:27 pm

Milan655 wrote:Something went horribly wrong in the design department of Williams....

OH DEAR GOD IT'S HIDEOUS! I think that may go on my list of top ten ugliest F1 cars

by Milan655 Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:59 pm

Metro 6r4 wrote:
Milan655 wrote:Something went horribly wrong in the design department of Williams....

OH DEAR GOD IT'S HIDEOUS! I think that may go on my list of top ten ugliest F1 cars

It would definitely place on the Top 10 ugliest F1 cars, but I don't think it can get much worse than the Ligier JS5, the Theodore used in 1982 or the Ensign 179 Razz

by **crl** Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:26 am

Milan655 wrote:Something went horribly wrong in the design department of Williams....

Is that an antenna, or a periscope? Will it double as a submarine?

by navycook75 Wed Feb 20, 2013 5:37 am

crl wrote:
Milan655 wrote:Something went horribly wrong in the design department of Williams....

Is that an antenna, or a periscope? Will it double as a submarine?

Knowing F1 cars, they're more fitted for being on an Aircraft Carrier...wait, this isn't Dallara....

by Milan655 Wed Feb 20, 2013 8:31 am

crl wrote:
Milan655 wrote:Something went horribly wrong in the design department of Williams....

Is that an antenna, or a periscope? Will it double as a submarine?

Transfers data to the computers I assume, all the other teams are carrying them as well for testing.

by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:46 am

Supposedly the tires are dropping off by 5 seconds/lap within 10 minutes of testing.

<3 <3 Pirelli <3 <3

by Sponsored content