Formula 1 2012
Turbo Mini Forums

So, most of the cars have been unveiled now, and the mclaren is the only one that doesnt look stupid.
Have they gone the right way, or the wrong way?

Here's to another year.

Here's some pictures of the cars

Mclaren


RB


Renault


Sauber


Ferrari


FI


Caterham

Whats the hump for?

Matt W

what on earth can the unsightly bumps on the nose be good for?

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.p...tid=469104&fr=0

The fia have decided that the nose of the car needs to be lowere but the chasis is at optimal height for stability/grip already, so the bumps are the top front corners of the chasis.

The turbo build has finally started

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/16727904

The turbo build has finally started

That catherham is one ugly barstard...

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

They look like duck billed platypus

Yes they are. If there going to make changes, why not just bring back manual gear changes!

The turbo build has finally started

my humps, my lovely lady bumps....

must have been on the radio when they were designing these

whats the driver line up?

Medusa + injection = too much torque for the dyno ..https://youtu.be/qg5o0_tJxYM

Who cares, half of its on bloody sky. And i just dont love f1 enough to warrant a sky package.

1/4 Mile 14.3secs 96Mph Terminal 10psi of boost.


Fibreglass Parts? - http://www.tdkracing.co.uk/
Split Rims? - http://www.force-racing.co.uk/

The sky situation is a very poor decision by Bernie but still the new car designs, team line ups and additions of new tyres will make it a very interesting season.

The turbo build has finally started

First time I've seen the Sauber and Redbull, been following the rest of the releases.

I find the Mclaren interesting. When I saw it I thought 'Nowt special about that'. I have a feeling that it will look quite different tomorrow.

The rules will change next year to get rid of the stupid fronts.

Lots I don't like about the Ferrari, but I would say that, I'm not a fan.

Rill on testing, I'll be following the text updates.

Fastest 998 mini in the world? 13.05 1/4 mile 106mph

I'll be watching half of F1 on the BBC this season. I'm with Virgin Media who have deemed it to be that in order to get the dedicated SKY F1 channel I have to subscribe to SKY sports (or as I like to call it SKY Fucking Football) for £22.50 a month! Rather than have the option to just have the F1 channel and no football for a nominal fee that I would pay. So bollocks to SKY and Bernie and I hope everyone else doesn't subscribe too.

I wonder what the nostril does

It will be interesting to see if there is an advantage with this new "platypus nose" as opposed to McLaren keeping the more last year nose design. I know that once the team has settled on a "normal" nose or a "platypus nose", they must stick with that design throughout (or so i have read). Roll on tomorrow.

I seriously doubt it!

Mm I'm not sure it's the right idea but then they always like nice over function. I did however put £10 on massa just because it was 40/1 and their car looked strong last year when everyone had to drop the blown stuff...

The raised cockpits should allow some more downforce due to more air under the car. But then Mclaren are no dopes.

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

I must admit gr4h4m that I like nice over function hence I only run 13s on the 1/4.
The Red Bull looks pretty revolting but knowing Newey it will be incredible......unfortunately

I seriously doubt it!

An ugly car has never won, in my limited knowledge, maybe this year will be different?

We all got used to the thin cars and thin wings that all looked at first glance. Maybe we will grow to like them, or not.

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http://www.hillclimbandsprint.co.uk/default.asp

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only..... 13's your kidding.

It would be good to see a hard fight for the title...

I run a supercharger and I don't care the TB is on the wrong side.
VEMS + 12 PSI + Liquid Intercooler = Small Bore FUN!

looking forward to this season, just hope its a closer one than last year.

one day boost will be mine!

Last year was close if you ignored vettel.

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