2010 F1 season

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2010 F1 season
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flag crazygeorge
Posted: Dec 23, 2009 at 8:25 Quote
3 year contract is a long time in todays world. Interesting to see how that works out!


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flag mr-wilson
Posted: Jan 31, 2010 at 18:36 Quote
Sauber C29
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Ferrari F10
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Renault R30
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McLaren MP4-25
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Mercedes GP W01
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flag naturalhigh
Posted: Jan 31, 2010 at 18:57 Quote
The BMW Sauber and Ferrari have the best looking cars so far. I'm really interested in how the test goes tomorrow
flag crazygeorge
Posted: Feb 1, 2010 at 9:21 Quote
Intersting split between the manufacturers with/ without the big engine cover "fin" to the wing.

Im a fan of the Merc though.
flag mr-wilson
Posted: Feb 1, 2010 at 15:11 Quote
Scuderia Torro Rosso STR5

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flag crazygeorge
Posted: Feb 2, 2010 at 8:18 Quote
See they've gone for the "fin". What advantages does it have? Surely the slightest cross wind will now have a greater impact.
flag erik74
Posted: Feb 2, 2010 at 8:23 Quote
i think its for keeping the ass end straight since theyve obviously lost down force with the smaller rear wings. basically its acting as a rudder, keeping the vehicle straight. all the air going by will keep the ass end in line, making the car less twitchy.

edit: and helps direct air where they want it, the wing.
flag crazygeorge
Posted: Feb 2, 2010 at 8:30 Quote
I suppose so. Hadnt thought of it as a rudder, more of a sail!
flag mr-wilson
Posted: Feb 2, 2010 at 16:00 Quote
As erik said, aerodynamics have as much to do with the management of air over/through/around/under the car, as it does for the car being able to cut through it. The aim of these fins is to improve the quality of the airflow directed towards the rear wing, increasing its efficiency in terms of increased downforce and reduced drag.
flag mr-wilson
Posted: Feb 3, 2010 at 9:42 Quote
Virgin Racing 01

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Williams FW32

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flag naturalhigh
Posted: Feb 3, 2010 at 9:48 Quote
The VR01 looks very nice. Probably one of the more graphically appealing cars in recent years. I can't help not to think of a GP2 car when I do see this one
flag crazygeorge
Posted: Feb 3, 2010 at 9:56 Quote
The Virgin's nose (from that angle at least) looks pretty pointy, almost like an IRL car. I know its not as low and the wing isnt the same, but to me it looks like that.

EDIT: maybe not
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flag mr-wilson
Posted: Feb 3, 2010 at 9:58 Quote
I'm with you on the Indy car, but more so as a result of the airbox shape.
flag naturalhigh
Posted: Feb 3, 2010 at 10:05 Quote
I see that a lot of teams are mounting the mirrors on the sidepods, any thoughts on that?
flag crazygeorge
Posted: Feb 3, 2010 at 10:12 Quote
Just thinking also that the VR01 nose looks a bit like last years Mclaren nose!


naturalhigh wrote:
I see that a lot of teams are mounting the mirrors on the sidepods, any thoughts on that?
I guess being nearer in would disrupt the airflow to the rear wing.

 


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