2013 Car Reveal & Winter Testing Kickoff

The only thing that looks a bit off is my profile.

First look at the FI:

Ford is an absolute beast.

This thing is going to be gorgeous and fast. The fastest.

I notice none of the McLaren fans are saying a word about their front pull-rod setup...

F1 feels pretty soulless lately... most of what they do just seems copied from their older sibling teams. It’s like they’re obsessively chasing top speeds while completely neglecting downforce innovation. They just don't have that creative edge anymore.

http://motorsport.nextgen-auto.com/g...ri-01fev-1.php

Here are some shots for you guys to drool over if you're into that sort of thing.

Honestly, seeing Formula 1 introduce themselves with just one single driver feels pretty pathetic and underwhelming, if you ask me.😢>

First off, greetings to everyone here.

The new Ferrari looks like a piece of candy. Mostly just because of how much better it looks than last year's model.

I see AMD and Acer have vanished from the list. They might as well have tossed Kaspersky out too while they were at it.
And now we’ve got this Chinese diesel sponsor stepping up. Just lovely.
Getting my hands on a Hublot might be a slightly harder sell, though.😁.

It’s quite clear that the kid was permitted to touch up his nose; after all, he was left looking exactly how he arrived (at least based on what we've seen so far). If we are being honest, it seems more as though FIA regulations were the primary concern here rather than the actual teams. And they knew exactly what they were signing up for when they agreed to foot the bill, knowing full well they weren't going to gain an inch on the starting grid...

Gentlemen, I have moved our debate regarding processors over to the paddock section.

Wait, how is it that 3/4 of these cars are rocking what they call a "normal" nose design? Did I miss some massive rule change overnight, or do these engineers actually think this setup is superior for the airflow underneath the chassis?

shadowstag10 said:Wait, how is it that 3/4 of these cars are rocking what they call a "normal" nose design? Did I miss some massive rule change overnight, or do these engineers actually think this setup is superior for the airflow underneath the chassis?

Honestly, it’s just pure aesthetics at this point; that nose cover is totally optional:

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With that new lid, the Ferrari looks significantly more refined than last year's model. 👍

Drew Bennett68 said:

McLaren’s looking gorgeous again
Ferrari looks way better than last year
Compared to them, Lotus already looks ancient :-(

Rachel Ward4 said:McLaren’s looking gorgeous again
Ferrari looks way better than last year
Compared to them, Lotus already looks ancient :-(

The Lotus just looks old and ugly—no contest. Both Ferrari and McLaren look much more solid and definitely more attractive than they did last year.
When you look at them, there's actually a lot of overlap between Ferrari and McLaren—meanwhile, that Lotus looks like it fell off a spaceship.
It's pretty obvious that Lotus's money troubles really tanked their car development.

Nathan Jones98 said:The Lotus just looks old and ugly—no contest. Both Ferrari and McLaren look much more solid and definitely more attractive than they did last year.
When you look at them, there's actually a lot of overlap between Ferrari and McLaren—meanwhile, that Lotus looks like it fell off a spaceship.
It's pretty obvious that Lotus's money troubles really tanked their car development.

Exactly. If they hadn't slapped on some new decals and held a launch event, I would've thought we were looking at last year's Lotus again. Not promising at all :-(

Finally, things are starting to move. The cars are being unveiled one by one, and testing is just around the corner 👋
. I see everyone has been busy dissecting the aesthetics of these three cars, so I figured I’d toss my two cents into the ring.
Since I pull for Lotus—which means I’m rooting for Renault first and foremost—I’ve been following these reveals quite closely, specifically looking at how much they’ve actually changed compared to last year's machine. First off, these photos are deceptive; take that first shot, for instance. At a glance, it looks almost identical, but if you actually bother to look closer, there are significant differences.

They’re claiming the main difference lies in the rear section where they’ve implemented the RB exhaust—or rather, Lotus's version of the "Coanda" exhaust. Everything has been redesigned to optimize aerodynamics and ensure the diffuser performs at its peak.
Furthermore, the entire engine cover has been reworked to improve airflow and overall fluidity. It looks much more "seamless," particularly in the upper section stretching from the driver's cockpit up to the air intake.
In short, plenty of changes. That hump remains at the front, and the front wing mounting seems more pronounced than it was on the previous generation.
I suspect keeping that hump is exactly why it gives the impression of an old car rather than a fresh design.
Personally, I don't mind the hump; I'm used to it by now. Honestly, I think it looks fine, though perhaps that's just my own bias talking.🙂

Now, regarding Ferrari.
Fundamentally, it's a similar story. There are major adjustments to the rear end involving the exhaust and the diffuser. I suspect this will be the primary battlefield this season: seeing which team can best master the integration of the exhaust and diffuser to squeeze out every ounce of performance.

The most striking visual change is the engine cover and that hump. If you look at the comparison shots between Lotus and Ferrari, the Ferrari looks significantly more robust and aggressive, as some of you mentioned. However, if you compare it strictly to last year's model, the real difference is just that specific cover, which makes it look sleeker and more substantial than it actually is.
All in all, it's a better-looking car than last year's. If it happens to be faster too? Even better.👍

As for McLaren.
Much like the top two, most of the heavy lifting happened at the rear.
Up front, the nose seems to sit a bit higher than last year.
Visually, it might actually be the most attractive car of the bunch (though, obviously, Lotus is still my favorite).😁


Regardless, we have some interesting testing ahead of us, and the season itself shouldn't disappoint.
To me, these cars represent a very minor evolution over last year—perhaps even the smallest year-on-year change we've seen in recent memory. But then again, we have no idea what to expect for next season or how the logical conclusion of these regulations will play out. 🙂

Rachel Ward4 said:Exactly. If they hadn't slapped on some new decals and held a launch event, I would've thought we were looking at last year's Lotus again. Not promising at all :-(

This car has basically nothing in common with what they'll actually bring to testing—and even less with what shows up in Australia.
Just the paint job.
Same story as last year.
Could use a little more optimism from the Kimi crew.🙂

http://www.youtube.com/user/saubermo...?v=Vaghots8YMw

So, the big Sauber reveal is happening today at noon.

Raymond Thomas5 said:This car has basically nothing in common with what they'll actually bring to testing—and even less with what shows up in Australia.
Just the paint job.
Same story as last year.
Could use a little more optimism from the Kimi crew.🙂

Exactly. Every single team brings a few modifications to testing anyway—adjusting the front or rear wings, tweaking the exhaust setups... it's all part of the process.

Man, look at that Sauber with the gorgeous nose job. 🙂

darkmarlin16 said:Man, look at that Sauber with the gorgeous nose job. 🙂

Looks a bit bumpy to me—it only looks smooth from the side.

Why’d they go with gray though?! It's ugly 😁