Is that halo supposed to protect the driver more?
F1 2018 Season
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Thats a thing of beauty. Hopefully we are more competitive this year.
Best-looking car by miles. Now we need to make it fast
Both impressive looking cars, for me the Merc just has the edge, cant wait for the season to start.
It's like choosing between City and the old Barcellona. I'd say Ferrari for me
Both impressive looking cars, for me the Merc just has the edge, cant wait for the season to start.
I can see the attraction of a red car, but for me the better lines and look is the silver one.It's like choosing between City and the old Barcellona. I'd say Ferrari for me
But looks mean nothing, if what is under the bonnet (even though there is no bonnet) does not produce the goods.
Why are Merc the only ones that can do a nice looking nose?
Bianchi's car went nose first, not backwards.
Ferrari's car was the fastest car on the grid last year.
Whats the point if their reliability wasnt as good as Merc and at the end of the day the constructors wasnt even close?
That's for sure. When are the first tests in Barcelona?
PRE-SEASON TESTING
February 26-March 1 Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona
March 6-9 Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona
Cheers mate!
Vettel turned out with the same number of wins & as Hamilton. Singapore is what turned the Championship.
Constructors wasn't even close because of Raikkonen, struggled to turn up at race weekends. Lost the most number of places in the first laps as well last year. I don't doubt there was reliability challenges within it, but the Ferrari was by and large the fastest car last year & couldn't convert.
Eh? Wins - Vettel 5, Hamilton 9, poles; Vettel 4, Hamilton 11.
Sorry - meant to write podiums, in context to consistency.
2018 McLaren MCL33
Orange
Man they're struggling for sponsors, suppose not entirely surprising given the Honda mess.
Man they're struggling for sponsors, suppose not entirely surprising given the Honda mess.
Not bad, but i don't like orange that much.
I think Honda will surpass Renault by the end of this season. They will catch Ferrari the next one and Red Bull Honda will be fighting for championship on equal terms against Mercedes in 2020.Orange
Man they're struggling for sponsors, suppose not entirely surprising given the Honda mess.
Mclaren Honda project was dead before it started thanks to everyone involved from both sides. Honda can finally breathe and work under less pressure. They have the whole season to test the PU and take as much grid penalties as they need to get the engine ready for next season when it goes into the back of Red bull.
Mclaren was pushing them and crippling them at the same time. Size zero everything was never the way to go. Just look at the air intake on the new Toro Rosso. Mclaren would never allow something like that on their car.
Cor blimey
That Mclaren is gorgeous. Didn't like the black and orange last year, only problem this year is the halo. Would prefer that to be blue or orange as well.
Clearly targeting the Scottish demographic.
McLaren will be nowhere near Mercedes by 2020. The next generation of engines is where we will see a significant shake up to the running order as we see it today.
Whats the difference between Grid Girls and the likes of Little Mix and such like?
Personally I couldn't give a shit, but if these girls get paid as models what is the issue?
Asking because I don't get it.
Force India 2018.
The Toro Rosso Honda powered 2018 car.
I know they might have run some tests,but the visibility seems bad with the Halo.. like something right in the center of vision..
Not the start McLaren wanted to testing...
Fernando Alonso crashes out after five laps
Fernando Alonso was involved in a big crash on the opening morning of winter testing in Barcelona.
The right rear wheel came off the Spaniard's MCL33 in the final corner, pitching the two-time world champion into a spin and leaving him in the gravel trap.
Alonso had completed only five laps before his accident, but he was able to climb out before inspecting the rear of his car.
Fernando Alonso crashes out after five laps
Fernando Alonso was involved in a big crash on the opening morning of winter testing in Barcelona.
The right rear wheel came off the Spaniard's MCL33 in the final corner, pitching the two-time world champion into a spin and leaving him in the gravel trap.
Alonso had completed only five laps before his accident, but he was able to climb out before inspecting the rear of his car.
Red Bulls racing colors.
The fastest lap has already been beaten. 1'20''179 for Ricciardo, then Bottas and Kimi.
RICCIARDO RED BULL 1m20.179s MEDIUM
BOTTAS MERCEDES 1m20.349s MEDIUM
RAIKKONEN FERRARI 1m20.506s SOFT
BOTTAS MERCEDES 1m20.349s MEDIUM
RAIKKONEN FERRARI 1m20.506s SOFT
@pauldyson1uk, Vettel and Hamilton to have their test tomorrow?
Not expecting any great shakes from either, getting used to the cars and putting some miles in.
WTF is Horner going on about , Ferrari and Mercedes are working has one team these days 
What?WTF is Horner going on about , Ferrari and Mercedes are working has one team these days
Day One Timesheet:
1) Ricciardo, Red Bull, 105 laps, Medium tyres - 1:20.179;
2) Bottas, Mercedes, 58 laps, Medium tyres - 1:20.349;
3) Raikkonen, Ferrari, 80 laps, Soft tyres - 1:20.506;
4) Hulkenberg, Renault, Medium tyres - 73 laps, 1:20.547;
5) Alonso, McLaren, 51 laps, Supersoft tyres - 1.21.339;
6) Sainz, Renault, 26 laps, Soft tyres -1:22.168;
7) Hamilton, Mercedes, 25 laps, Medium tyres - 1:22.327;
8) Hartley, Toro Rosso, 93 laps, Soft tyres - 1:22.371;
9) Stroll, Williams, 46 laps, Soft tyres - 1:22.452;
10) Grosjean, Haas, 55 laps, Soft tyres - 1:22.578;
11) Ericsson, Sauber, 63 laps, Soft tyres - 1.23.408;
12) Mazepin, Force India, 22 laps, Medium tyres - 1:25.628;
13) Sirotkin, Williams, 28 laps, Soft tyres - 1:44.148;
1) Ricciardo, Red Bull, 105 laps, Medium tyres - 1:20.179;
2) Bottas, Mercedes, 58 laps, Medium tyres - 1:20.349;
3) Raikkonen, Ferrari, 80 laps, Soft tyres - 1:20.506;
4) Hulkenberg, Renault, Medium tyres - 73 laps, 1:20.547;
5) Alonso, McLaren, 51 laps, Supersoft tyres - 1.21.339;
6) Sainz, Renault, 26 laps, Soft tyres -1:22.168;
7) Hamilton, Mercedes, 25 laps, Medium tyres - 1:22.327;
8) Hartley, Toro Rosso, 93 laps, Soft tyres - 1:22.371;
9) Stroll, Williams, 46 laps, Soft tyres - 1:22.452;
10) Grosjean, Haas, 55 laps, Soft tyres - 1:22.578;
11) Ericsson, Sauber, 63 laps, Soft tyres - 1.23.408;
12) Mazepin, Force India, 22 laps, Medium tyres - 1:25.628;
13) Sirotkin, Williams, 28 laps, Soft tyres - 1:44.148;
Yeah, it's only about getting used to the car. I was just asking if Vettel is gonna run tomorrow though
I see it as a way to break into the battle between Mercedes and Ferrari, nothing more.