2010 F1 Cars Revealed

[simon1220]

This can be updated every time a F1 team unveils there new car. Feel free to discuss if you like the look ... or if not :)

Mercedes:

http://www.mercedes-gp.com/gallery.asp

have a flick through this gallery for the pics from the launch :)


Ferrari:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/motorsport/formula_one/8484806.stm

First shot of the car. Go on the Ferrari website and you can see other angles of it.


I love the Ferrari look, the white on the wings looks different and I like it. Not sure about the Mercedes look, too metallic for me I think.

[kezbabybabe]

Merc: I was intrigued to know how they was going to implement the Petronas turquoise on the car, but I actually quite like it, much in keeping with Merc's branding.

Ferrari: Hmm, the white does break up all that red and I suspect that's to help the Santander logo to stand out more. At least it's not all one colour.

Over all both are good.

[Wookieboy]

Well, I think the Merc is metallic looking due to them being the SILVER Arrows!!;) I think the livery looks great though.

The Ferrari looks similar to the mid-2000's when they had a lot more white on their cars from Shell sponsorship. One thing that is noticeable is that Ross Brawn has been proved right. He said at the end of last season that there would be a lot of Red Bull 'clones' in 2010...the Ferrari is certainly that. VERY similar, especially the nose.

[SpeedRacer]

The Merc is actaully a Brawn GP car in the new colours. They havent yet unveiled what this years car will look like.

And I dont think I like the Ferrari paint. Dont know why but it doesnt sit well with me.

[simon1220]

Well, I think the Merc is metallic looking due to them being the SILVER Arrows!!;)
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Yes ... I know why its metallic, just said it was too metallic for me so therefore not a great fan :rolleyes:

And I think its good there are plenty of Red Bull clones, if that was the quickest car, it was obviously everyone would copy it in ways, so hopefully if all the cars end up similar, it will go down to driver skill and end up with some good racing ...... heres hoping :)

Anyone know details of when other cars are being unveiled? Heard McLarens was this week?

EDIT: http://carlaunch.mclaren.com/ ... McLaren's launches in 20 hours or so, which makes it 11am tomorrow by my counting :)

[Sparkz]

Lotus have planned their launch for the 12th of February.
A friend of mine (on XBL of course) will be going with the team to the all the races during the season. He works on aerodynamics for the cars. :cool:

http://www.lotusf1racing.my/

[Wookieboy]

Launch dates;

January 28th- Ferrari
January 29th- McLaren
January 31st- Sauber and Renault
February 1st- Mercedes, Toro Rosso, Williams
February 10th- Red Bull, Force India
February 12th- Lotus

-US F1 will be launching their car sometime mid-Feb in Alabama
-Virgin Racing will also be mid-Feb although designer Nick Wirth has said they are ahead of schedule and may launch it earlier than expected.
-Campos Meta1...well it depends if they make the grid at all. Rumours are circulating today that if they do get the required funding to compete this season, the first time the car will run will be in Friday practice in Bahrain!:eek:

[603270466]

I love the look of the Mercede's livery!!! I wonder if the car will look much different from the BGP001 of last year :) we'll find out soon :D:D

The Ferrari looks amazing too, the white wings add a bit of colour and life to the car!! And, its quite differet from last year too :)

And for the eagle eyed forumers, if you have paid a visit to the autosport website, you can also see a spy shot of the new Williams on track at Silverstone!!! The front end of that thing looks amazing!! what a differet looking car compared to last years!!

[Wookieboy]

WOW! The new McLaren looks absolutely stunning. It is certainly a striking and radical looking car...makes the Ferrari look plain dull. Certainly fit for the 2010 World Champ, Lewis Hamilton!! ;)

[kezbabybabe]

McLaren going for the typical look, which I love :D

[vulcan1]

I like the new Renault formula 1 car. A different livery which i think looks really good. Looks similar to Jordans old Formula 1 car with the Benson and Hedges sponsor. The Sauber car looks a bit plain at the moment but hopefully they will have some sponsors by the time the season starts.

[Eunos]

I like the new Renault formula 1 car. A different livery which i think looks really good. Looks similar to Jordans old Formula 1 car with the Benson and Hedges sponsor.

That's exactly what i thought, The only thing Missing is the Hornet Face at the Front off the Car :p

I like it, Much better than what it looked like the last 2 Years..

[mabratley]

That's exactly what i thought, The only thing Missing is the Hornet Face at the Front off the Car :p

I like it, Much better than what it looked like the last 2 Years..

Wrong your all wrong the Renault is AWFUL!:eek:

[stupot1981]

Renualt have gone back to the Old Skool with the colour Scheme looks smart.

[nealfan]

That's exactly what i thought, The only thing Missing is the Hornet Face at the Front off the Car :p

I like it, Much better than what it looked like the last 2 Years..

I was going to say exactly the same as you. Reminds me alot of the late jordan cars, and alot better than the orange and white ing colour scheme.

Not too sure how to take sauber's car though, no sponsorship on it whatsover

[Beemer Fan]

Wrong your all wrong the Renault is AWFUL!:eek:

Oh come on, it's not as bad as the ING schemes!

[Eunos]

Wrong your all wrong the Renault is AWFUL!:eek:

Your Wrong about me Being Wrong.

Don't like it fair enough, But i think it's a refreshing look.

Most Off Todays F1 Cars really arent that Interesting lookingm Atleast this Sticks out :cool:

[BTCCKID08]

Wrong your all wrong the Renault is AWFUL!:eek:
You're wrong, the Renault IMO is the best liveried of all the cars so far at least ;)

[SpeedRacer]

Sauber looks a little plain in its white and Black. No major sponsor announced by the looks yet. And the Renault looks good. Reckon when all the cars and there new liveries are on the grid they will grow more on everyone.

[Wookieboy]

After the official unveiling this morning, that new Merc looks sexy!!! I thought the McLaren was good looking but the Mercedes is stunning.

[Wookieboy]

Possibly still had my beer goggles on from drinking yesterday!!! After seeing further shots of the Merc, not as stunning as I thought!! The Maccer still holds top spot in the beauty stakes....and the Williams is a nice looking car too.

[SpeedRacer]

and the Williams is a nice looking car too.


Well it should be. We all own part of the sponsorship to it after all.

[mabratley]

Well it should be. We all own part of the sponsorship to it after all.

how do we?

[SpeedRacer]

how do we?

RBS = Royal Bank of Scotland

I know its like the other banks and was helped out via the government. Meaning if you pay taxes we own that bank there for we pay for that sponsorship.

[lukeozade0405]

The Mercedes looks amazing, I'm not just saying it cause I do work for them :D

Much happier about the look of this years cars than I was at this point last year.

[scott_240192]

Oh come on, it's not as bad as the ING schemes!

quate smart in the yellow and black i think

[SpeedRacer]

Ok have to say that the VR-01(Virgin Racing/Manor) looks good. Black and orangey red. I think this year maybe the best for liveries at least.

[kezbabybabe]

I love the virgin racing car! :D Proper livery to enjoy, can't wait to see it on the track!!

[simon1220]

The Virgin one looks amazing. I love it already. Best livery of season ... so far.

[scott_240192]

cant wait to see it with this logo on it hopefully

http://informitv.com/images/articles/virgin/Virgin-Media.jpg

lol

[603270466]

So far, my fave is the McLaren!! What a stunning car!! Love the shark fin design aswell :D

The Mercedes is a nice looking beast, and the ferrari is OK...

The Renault is horrid!! it looks like it's gonna be out stinging everyone, not racing :p stick it by a barcode scanner, and see if its worth more than 50p :p

The Sauber looks blumming quick too..... but then again, BMW probably spent most of last season developing it, but then again, we dont know what fuel loads they're running, as many teams will probably be evaluating handling when the tanks are full, checking consumption, and analysing all the data for making sure they dont run out mid-race

[vulcan1]

The new Virgin Racing Car looks amazing. It will look brilliant around the streets of Monaco:)
It definetely looks similar to the Midland F1 car a couple of years ago.

http://www.formula1.com/photos/597x478/sutton/2006/d06aus990.jpg

[stupot1981]

Have they banned the Silly wheel covers this year cause no one seems to have them on in Testing?

[Soup AE86]

I'd say the only bad looking car so far is the Sauber, all the others look great, the Mclaren looks really elegant, I love the Virgin colour scheme and the Renault looks like an old Jordan.

[vulcan1]

Have they banned the Silly wheel covers this year cause no one seems to have them on in Testing?


Yes they have been banned for the 2010 season. I'm not sure why but I remember the commentators saying that it will be the last time we see them in Abu Dhabi.

[stupot1981]

Yes they have been banned for the 2010 season. I'm not sure why but I remember the commentators saying that it will be the last time we see them in Abu Dhabi.

Probley somethink to do with Aero, they look loads better without them i must say.

[simon1220]

I'd say the only bad looking car so far is the Sauber, all the others look great, the Mclaren looks really elegant, I love the Virgin colour scheme and the Renault looks like an old Jordan.

Sauber wont look anything like that at Bahrain I hope.

[Eunos]

Honestly, I don't think the Sauber looks that Bad..

At the end off the day it's whos got the Fastest car not thebest looking Car, If it were Virgin would be destined to Dominate this Season :p

[mabratley]

Favorite 2010 car liveries in order:

1st - Mclaren :D:D:D (Always best looking)
2nd - Virgin :confused: (Don't know)
3rd - Sauber :D (Simple)
4th - Mercedes :cool: (Cool)
5th - Williams :( (Hasn't changed)
6th - Red Bull (See Above)
7th - Ferrari :p (UGLY)
8th - Renault :eek: (What were they thinking)
9th - Toro Rosso :( (Hasn't changed much)
?th - Lotus official Livery not confirmed (Spy shot deserves 4th)

[603270466]

Torro Rosso have last years Red Bull RB5 painted in their colours with a few little tweaks :p

I like the Virgin car, i cant see why peole would dislike it.... ok, they have redesigned the VXR badge... but hey ho, its a nice looking car :D

The Sauber currently loks like a Formula Superleague car, but with some sponsors on it it'll look a lot tidier.

But that Renault :O:O am trying to bring myself to like it, but its quite frankly, IMHO the worst looking F1 car that has ever been built!!! I just call it the wasp now... but if last year is to go by, it'll not be stinging anyone this year :p

[Beemer Fan]

1st - Mclaren :D:D:D (Always best looking)


You mean always the worst looking? :P

[mabratley]

With Virgin testing at Silverstone does this mean the main track is back to normal?

[603270466]

With Virgin testing at Silverstone does this mean the main track is back to normal?

They'll probably use one of the shorter circuits... its their 1st run, so no doubt it'll be a little bit of track time for each driver to shake down the car, get used to controls, and make sure all is right before testing in anger at other circuits. I cant wait to see how their times will compare against other teams, but i think they could be the best of the new teams in 2010

[stupot1981]

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81365

Lotus looks neate and tidy. :)

[lukeozade0405]

Personally don't think much of the livery on the Lotus, looks fairly plain and understated. It's not ugly like the Renault though :)

[SpeedRacer]

The Red Bull looks very aggressive from the front but like Force India the paint job could be spruced up somehow. And the lotus looks nice in my opinion.

[mabratley]

i thought lotus were revealing today

[SpeedRacer]

i thought lotus were revealing today

They are meant to be according to Autosport. Maybe they are changing a few things?

[mabratley]

They are meant to be according to Autosport. Maybe they are changing a few things?

ye but it also says the 12th on the site (lotus)

[Eunos]

The Lotus Car is very pretty looking indeed:D

I wouldnt expect anything less from a Car with the Lotus name on :cool:

[SpeedRacer]

Have to say thats my favourite paint job upto yet this year. And I have figured out why it took so long to unveil. It was unveiled in London everyone must of been held up in gridlock lol.

[stupot1981]

Have to say thats my favourite paint job upto yet this year. And I have figured out why it took so long to unveil. It was unveiled in London everyone must of been held up in gridlock lol.

More than Likely, probley all got parking tickets after aswell :D God I hate London. :eek::p

[stupot1981]

Still no Launch date yet For USF1 and Campos? :confused: Wonder if they will show up?

[vulcan1]

I really like the Lotus design, probably one of the best yet. I can't see USF1 or Campos being on the grid but would love to see them make it. If one of these teams doesn't make it then I hope Stefan GP get a opportunity because the old Toyota's they have bought could be quite competitive. (If Toyota have remembered to change the brakes!!!!) :D:D

[stupot1981]

With the 3rd Jerez approching still no sign of Campos or USF1 its not looking good.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81531

[Eunos]

Indeed

Lotus and Virgin seem pretty much Set.. Campos is the 1 Team i have Doubts about, Surely you would make sure you have everything you need before you apply... Could end up being the Team 48 of Formula 1 :p

USF1 i guess is they are based State side.. Even though once again, I thought they would be Ready by now.

Your running out off Time Guys :cool:

[simon1220]

With the 3rd Jerez approching still no sign of Campos or USF1 its not looking good.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/81531

USF1 have always said they wont be testing in Europe, will be testing over in the states to save on transport costs.

[SpeedRacer]

Ok having found USF1's homepage I can say I hope Stefan GP are ready and allowed to take there spot. There European base is a building site. They appear to be still finishing there home base. If they plan to have a car ready for March they better pull every finger out.

[simon1220]

Ok having found USF1's homepage I can say I hope Stefan GP are ready and allowed to take there spot. There European base is a building site. They appear to be still finishing there home base. If they plan to have a car ready for March they better pull every finger out.

To be fair though, the main part of the website hasnt been updated since 25th Jan, and we dont know how old those pictures are, so they may be in a much better position then it seems. I personally think Campos will be less likely to make it than USF1 and hope Steffan can get their place if they cant make it. But as a fan of America in general, I hope the US team can make it .... even if they aren't using American drivers :rolleyes:

[Eunos]

I hope the US team can make it .... even if they aren't using American drivers :cool:

Can we also have ago at Force India for not using Indian Drivers? :p

[simon1220]

Can we also have ago at Force India for not using Indian Drivers? :p

Why not :D Then have a go at Lotus, as there basically Malaysian, yet the only Malaysian guy is their reserve driver :p

[stupot1981]

Indeed

Lotus and Virgin seem pretty much Set.. Campos is the 1 Team i have Doubts about, Surely you would make sure you have everything you need before you apply... Could end up being the Team 48 of Formula 1 :p

USF1 i guess is they are based State side.. Even though once again, I thought they would be Ready by now.

Your running out off Time Guys :cool:

I think your right, USF1 have asked permission to miss the first 4 races, maybe they are the Team 48 of F1.

[simon1220]

I think people, not on this forum as such but in general, need to back off USF1 a bit. All these 'fan critics' wouldnt have a clue how to set up and run a F1 team, so to criticise the US team is just stupid. For a team basically setting up from stratch, a few mistakes along the way and some money problems are expected, which is why im not too fussed if they miss a few races to get themselves set. Whats better, them entering the first 4 races, being a good 10 seconds a lap off the pace and causing a nuisance to the other cars, or joining late and, while probably still racing near the back, being a bit more competitive. In the end, they could stick around in the series for many years to come and reignite the love of F1 in America. Missing 4 races is a small sacrifice if they have a good long career in the sport.

[Wookieboy]

I think people, not on this forum as such but in general, need to back off USF1 a bit. All these 'fan critics' wouldnt have a clue how to set up and run a F1 team, so to criticise the US team is just stupid. For a team basically setting up from stratch, a few mistakes along the way and some money problems are expected, which is why im not too fussed if they miss a few races to get themselves set. Whats better, them entering the first 4 races, being a good 10 seconds a lap off the pace and causing a nuisance to the other cars, or joining late and, while probably still racing near the back, being a bit more competitive. In the end, they could stick around in the series for many years to come and reignite the love of F1 in America. Missing 4 races is a small sacrifice if they have a good long career in the sport.

I think unfortunately we won't see USF1 on the grid at all. Their main financial backer and a director of the team have left due to the lack of progress being shown, the site of their base in America has been put up for sale and the only reason they have asked to miss the opening races of the season is to buy themselves some time in getting new investment before the inevitable happens. And I think that even if they made the grid, their hopes of reigniting the love of F1 in America are zero. Most Americans don't get F1, they find it boring and NASCAR rules the roost and always will do. Even Indycar (apart from the Indy 500) are struggling for big attendances at their races because America just prefers stockcar racing to single seaters.

[Jackal]

Can I just ask is it me or are all F1 cars just really really ugly. The McLaren looks God awful. I thought they'd banned bargeboards but they seem to be creeping back in?

[Eunos]

I do think though that any Team that Plans an F1 entry in Future needs to Prove they have the Budget etc to do a Full Season before they are Given the A-OK, I think alot off Teams got alittle Over excited.

[SpeedRacer]

It seems Campos is now under different management as one of the shareholders has taken majority ownership. I hope he can push the project on and his new team principal achieve there aim of two cars on the Bahrain grid.

[stupot1981]

Jacque Villeneurve Might be coming back if Stefan GP get there entry, All the Olden's are coming back, we May aswell lob Damon Hill and Mansell in for good measure. :D:D

[Eunos]

Did i just wake up back in 1997? :p

Im just waiting for Heinz harold Frentzon and Mika Hakkinen to return

What is Interesting is if Villeneuve is back that's 5 Formula 1 World Champions on the Grid for 2010 :cool:

[Mad Mat Jackson Fan]

Mika Hakkinen...yeh baby. :cool:

[stupot1981]

Oh well thats USF1 not gona show then, they have been shut down according to WWW.AUTOSPORT.COM Time For Him who used to play for Sheffield Wednesday and Portsmouth, Dejan Stefanavic Grand Prix to Turn up AKA Stefan GP ;)

[vulcan1]

The new Hispania F1 car looks a bit plain at the moment but hopefully a few sponsors will bring it to life a bit.

[Eunos]

The fact that they even have a Car at all is impressive :p

With that Said, I can see them being a good 10 - 12 Seconds off the Pace ¬.¬

I hope im wrong but i question if they will even make it to the end off the Season.