formula 1 Formula 1 World Championship 2014 Pre-Season Discussion

[JoeC]

Apparently a penis nose is part of the Williams traditional heritage.

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More photos: http://www.williamsf1.com/Team/Media/Photos/The-Williams-Mercedes-FW36/

[what]

It really isn't that bad...

[MightyJordan]

It really isn't that bad...

Agreed. And thanks to Cyril Abiteboul, I no longer see it as a penis nose.

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Boullier resigns from Lotus, set to become McLaren F1 team principal

 

Eric Boullier is set to become McLaren's new Formula 1 team principal after quitting Lotus.

 

Following intense speculation about plans for McLaren, Boullier has resigned from his position as Lotus team boss with immediate effect.

 

The Frenchman, who has done an impressive job at Lotus despite financial constraints, is now favourite to land the job at McLaren.

 

Lotus has confirmed that its owner Gerard Lopez will be its new team principal for 2014.

 

Full story soon.

 

Source: Autosport

[Skiver Veteran]

Wow, I did not see that coming

[Lingwo]

If that happens. Quite a big change to happen so close to the new season.

I didn't think Martin Whitmarsh has done a bad job. If the car is rubbish. There isn't much he can do about that.

 

This season is going to be interesting... for about 3 races before it becomes clear Red Bull/Vettel are going to walk it.

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If that happens. Quite a big change to happen so close to the new season.

I didn't think Martin Whitmarsh has done a bad job. If the car is rubbish. There isn't much he can do about that.

 

This season is going to be interesting... for about 3 races before it becomes clear Red Bull/Vettel are going to walk it.

... unless either the Renault engine or the RB10 chassis turn out to be a dud. You never know in a season with as many new regulations as the upcoming one.

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McLaren are on stage in 30 mins - http://www.mclaren.com/formula1/car/

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New Ferrari F1 car to be named F14 T

 

Good article on 2014 tecnical regulations - http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2014/1/15408.html

[Lingwo]

... unless either the Renault engine or the RB10 chassis turn out to be a dud. You never know in a season with as many new regulations as the upcoming one.

 

That is what i'm hoping for. I personally think this season will be more open just because of all the changes.

It is almost like every team is starting from the ground up. Unlike past years where it was just an evolution of the past seasons car (except Mclaren).

[heslo]

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McLaren MP4-29

 

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Quick poll: Which nose is worse - the McLaren or the Lotus version?

Larger image of the Lotus E22: 

 

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[heslo]

Button looks very impressed with the new car

[mps69]

From the front the McLaren is horrid, it looks like a proboscis monkey. 

[JoeC]

The Williams one is bad, but the McLaren penis nose... it even has a urethra and everything. Perverts. At least they branded it so that everyone will think it's the Mercedes.

 

Does it need to stop halfway through the race to eject any waste fluids through the that thing?

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Ignoring the nose, it looks brilliant. Glad the red on the livery is mostly gone. There are some serious challengers for best livery this year.

 

Also with the rumours surrounding Martini and Williams someone made this, please let it happen.

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