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Still a shame these engines don't spin up like they used to.

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I distort the point! What? You stated, and I quote 'If nothing is fixed then F1 could switch to motorcycles and the claim could still be argued that it was still F1!' You the claimed the following after I pointed out changing from an F1 car to a motorbike wasn't exactly the same as adding some extra...

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It really isn't the "crux" of the situation. Loads of LMP1 cars look great and I don't think F1 cars are things of great beauty anyway. So please don't put words in my mouth and tell me what I think. As I have explained on many occasions the reason I don't want closed cockpits is that I don't feel ...

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Regarding the white, I think Ferrari are damned if they do and damned if they don't. Every year some people complain that Ferrari is just red again. Not they change it and people will want it all red again!!! I think what it's missing is a bit of in your face BOLDNESS with the county's branding. Th...

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Regarding the white, I think Ferrari are damned if they do and damned if they don't. Every year some people complain that Ferrari is just red again. Not they change it and people will want it all red again!!!

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Well, considering Williams were allowed to race with this http://uploadscdn.sportnetwork.net/upload/107/107_3_1416816228.jpg Ref sportnetwork.net rather than this http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1663199/thumbs/o-WILLIAMS-MARTINI-570.jpg ref huffpost.com in order to get around alcohol bans, it's hardly a b...

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Reducio ad absurdum https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reductio_ad_absurdum Exactly. I do feel like this at the moment. http://memesvault.com/wp-content/uploads/Triple-Facepalm-Meme-08.png Ref memesvault.com I'm happy to discuss the relative merits of F1, but to say that cars having extra head protectio...

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It really isn't the "crux" of the situation. Loads of LMP1 cars look great and I don't think F1 cars are things of great beauty anyway. So please don't put words in my mouth and tell me what I think. As I have explained on many occasions the reason I don't want closed cockpits is that I don't feel ...

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This would appear to be the future of F1 folks. Get used to it!!!!!

Ref dliving.com

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I give you a motorbike.

Ref Daily Mail

And an F1 car

Ref Daily Mirror

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I also don't buy the argument that F1 will no longer be F1 if they enclose the drivers. So much else has changed over the years, it's nothing like it was. F1 has continually changed through the years but some things HAVE remained constant, including the two points being discussed in this thread. If...

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It really isn't the "crux" of the situation. Loads of LMP1 cars look great and I don't think F1 cars are things of great beauty anyway. So please don't put words in my mouth and tell me what I think. As I have explained on many occasions the reason I don't want closed cockpits is that I don't feel ...

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Of the ones we've seen so far I like this the best which is something I wouldn't have thought was possible since there's usually not a whole lot different from one year to the next with them. Interesting to see that the Alfa logo is back, the scuderia logo seems to be about twice it's usual size, I...

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I also don't buy the argument that F1 will no longer be F1 if they enclose the drivers. So much else has changed over the years, it's nothing like it was. F1 has continually changed through the years but some things HAVE remained constant, including the two points being discussed in this thread. If...

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Of the ones we've seen so far I like this the best which is something I wouldn't have thought was possible since there's usually not a whole lot different from one year to the next with them. Interesting to see that the Alfa logo is back, the scuderia logo seems to be about twice it's usual size, I...

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ALESI wrote:
Eastlygod wrote:Very, very unsubtle Maraboro advertising there on the back of the airbox... Surprised how they get away with it.
Good spot.

If it's a good spot, it can't be unsubtle

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Have heard it being described as "radically" different in various places - can one of the more tech-savvy folks here elaborate on what the changes all are? Short nose and push rod front suspension are clear. Apparently lots of hidden bits like very different radiators and significantly different we...

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It really isn't the "crux" of the situation. Loads of LMP1 cars look great and I don't think F1 cars are things of great beauty anyway. So please don't put words in my mouth and tell me what I think. As I have explained on many occasions the reason I don't want closed cockpits is that I don't feel ...

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Looking very slim at the back.

Autosport.com

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MistaVega23 wrote:These could be the last ever launches of F1 cars as we know it. Next year we may well have halos.

Make the most of this, people.

Can you leave that to another thread? Blimey.

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The white air box and use in general has been widely expected.

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Credit Formulaspy.com

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Here we go

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Looking at the vid of Ferrari's twitter feed, if the crews clothing is anything to go by, there will certainly be a good bit of white on the car.

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A little bit of info from DR. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/35604657 Should basically settle it no? You'd think so, but I'm sure it won't. Why on earth would it settle anything? Not really any new information there and nobody is claiming that drivers are against it.... You basically don't lik...

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TheDamus wrote:If F1 became spec series I would need to start reading up on the WEC stuff quick.

I'd do that anyway if I were you.

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I'm guessing FA's lid is lacking a lot of sponsorship stickers which won't be shown until the launch of the car I guess - assuming they have any sponsors left!!!

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A little bit of info from DR.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/35604657

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Williams has fired: http://www.grandprixtimes.com/news/id/11278 The Williams one sounds very different from the rest. Anyone have a guess as to why? It's impossible to judge the sounds until they are all running in the same environment. The effects on acoustics depending on the surroundings is mass...

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And they never accomplished much there either. I believe that they used a Ferrari developed engine back then. Their best period clearly was from pre WWII until early fifties. Historically though an important car builder as almost all greats pre F1 have driven for them plus Enzo Ferrari first ran Al...

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It has been 27 years since Alfa has competed in F1 with the Osella team. And another 30 since they competed as a manufacturer. And with their involvement in endurance racing, it will take a while to see Alfa coming back. It is not a bad idea to get the manufacturer into them support series. And it ...

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moby wrote:I never owned an alfa, but worked on plenty, which is probably why.

I've owned a number, old and new and had nobody work on any (above and beyond the usual MOT/servicing all cars have).

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The Martini race colours look good on anything, not only cars. Can't imagine that paint job looking wrong anywhere.

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To be fair, yellow, blue and red play prominent roles in their logos.

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I'm going for an 'OK' on the design. I certainly don't think it looks awful, nor am I blown away by it. Always better to judge them on track in the sunshine. Interestingly, the paint almost look to have a matt finish to it, especially on the red bits.

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Credit @k_bested

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I'm talking about the general feeling about F1 being the fastest in general, even though dragsters would destroy them in one way, indycars on ovals etc. etc. I think the point is that an F1 car should be able to lap faster than anything else. Depends on the circuit, but in general they do. However....

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I'm talking about the general feeling about F1 being the fastest in general, even though dragsters would destroy them in one way, indycars on ovals etc. etc. I think the point is that an F1 car should be able to lap faster than anything else. Depends on the circuit, but in general they do. However....

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I'm talking about the general feeling about F1 being the fastest in general, even though dragsters would destroy them in one way, indycars on ovals etc. etc.

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I think F1 main selling point is they are the best drivers and teams in the fastest cars. You can make an argument that Ferrari, Mercedes (in the old days) McLaren, and perhaps Red Bull are the best teams in racing. The rest are highly doubtful. F1 cars do not race at the fastest speeds. Unless thi...

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