Ferrari SF70H Unveiled!

UnlikeUday · Post by **UnlikeUday** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 8:58 am

The Red car hoping to challenge Mercedes:

Source - http://www.Twitter.com

Source - http://www.motorsport.com

Source - www.express.co.uk

Blackhander · Post by **Blackhander** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:00 am

It's kind of... Hideous?

Black_Flag_11 · Post by **Black_Flag_11** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:12 am

Blackhander wrote:It's kind of... Hideous?

Other than the thumb nose I think it's alright, the shark fin is less sculpted than Renault/Sauber but the livery disguises it well.

Also liking the return to a predominately red livery, I liked the white at first last year but it got old quick.

Peter McG. · Post by **Peter McG.** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:16 am

BWOOOOOOOAOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Llotyhy · Post by **Llotyhy** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:26 am

Ugly as usual.

mds · Post by **mds** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:28 am

A whale tail wing on the shark fin.

Too bad new regs always seem to leave something open in order to add some ugliness.

stevey · Post by **stevey** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:28 am

it is ugly, but the question will be is it fast.

Its got the high rake similar to rbr. Will be interesting to see what they red bull comes back with

BeOnEdge · Post by **BeOnEdge** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:29 am

I think the livery looks great, loving the white shark fin.

Jenson's Understeer · Post by **Jenson's Understeer** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:43 am

Any more rake on that car and you could reverse it (the back wheels, at least) over a speed bump

The intakes on the sidepods stand out compared to the other cars we've seen thus far. I hated the white on the livery last year but it actually works really well as the shark fin. The T wing is, I imagine, similar to how the Merc will look when they stick a more realistic shark fin on the car for testing. It's not the prettiest looking thing but that won't matter if it's fast, which I really hope it is for the sake of a competitive, entertaining season.

JohnnyGuitar · Post by **JohnnyGuitar** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:53 am

I can see an inlet for an S duct on the underside of the nose, but can't see the exit on the top. Where does it go?

Black_Flag_11 · Post by **Black_Flag_11** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:01 am

JohnnyGuitar wrote:I can see an inlet for an S duct on the underside of the nose, but can't see the exit on the top. Where does it go?

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/02/24/p ... -revealed/

Exit can be seen better on there, looks like it's just a conventional S-Duct.

rivf1 · Post by **rivf1** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:14 am

fairly boring overall, the design doesn't look anywhere near as aggressive as the merc. The way the merc is ducting air down from the sidepods, looks like it is going to be unique among all the teams unless rbr figured that part out too.

bonecrasher · Post by **bonecrasher** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:15 am

As usual underwhelming from Ferrari. And that nose....

Ennis · Post by **Ennis** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:19 am

It looks fairly boxy?

Caserole of Nonsense · Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:21 am

Do ferrari have a windtunnel?

Just doesnt look as well engineered as the merc. which is what you would expect really. looks draggy to the naked eye. will have to wait to see them all on track but unless the engine is an absolute masterpiece i suspect they will be fighting for 3rd place again.

though i think the melbourne car may be a bit different.

JohnnyGuitar · Post by **JohnnyGuitar** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:25 am

Black_Flag_11 wrote:
JohnnyGuitar wrote:I can see an inlet for an S duct on the underside of the nose, but can't see the exit on the top. Where does it go?

http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2017/02/24/p ... -revealed/

Exit can be seen better on there, looks like it's just a conventional S-Duct.

moby · Post by **moby** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:37 am

I know they are all around the same spec, but it looks shorter and more upright. It also looks like it is a collection of parts compared to the look of the Merc.

Warheart01 · Post by **Warheart01** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:43 am

That thing is not going to win races. But I'd happily be proven wrong.
Is it a car, is it a brick? Who knows..?

moby · Post by **moby** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 10:46 am

I know it is not high on the list of design features, but it looks to be a *inaudible* for the driver to get in and out of. Nowhere to stand and lift the leg.

RaggedMan · Post by **RaggedMan** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:00 am

I guess I need to go back and look at the other new cars that even been released, but there sure seem to be a lot of little canards/strakes sticking out along the edge of the cockpit.

Uffman · Post by **Uffman** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:16 am

From @suttonimages

Siao7 · Post by **Siao7** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:22 am

Ok, I'll go on and say it:

I kind of like it!

I don't like the Macca, meh, what can you say? Each to their own

Colinjb · Post by **Colinjb** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:23 am

Interesting side pods...... by which I mean ugly. It is at least distinctive.

moby · Post by **moby** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:25 am

Uffman wrote:From @suttonimages

A lot of rake on that car

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:26 am

It looks better on the track at least.

The side pods look interesting.

I am not sure about the whale tail (on top of the shark fin...heh).

Sutton · Post by **Sutton** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:30 am

Sorry If its been discussed, but should we worry why Mercedes are the only team NOT to have a shark fin?

Herb · Post by **Herb** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:37 am

Sutton wrote:Sorry If its been discussed, but should we worry why Mercedes are the only team NOT to have a shark fin?

They have one to test apparently. So probably just launch without because it looks nicer!

Sutton · Post by **Sutton** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:38 am

Herb wrote:
Sutton wrote:Sorry If its been discussed, but should we worry why Mercedes are the only team NOT to have a shark fin?
They have one to test apparently. So probably just launch without because it looks nicer!

We will need to wait and see next week then!!

Ferrari winglet on their fin is interesting

Black_Flag_11 · Post by **Black_Flag_11** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:38 am

Sutton wrote:Sorry If its been discussed, but should we worry why Mercedes are the only team NOT to have a shark fin?

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/merc ... 76436/?s=1

Apparently they're undecided but will be trialling a shark fin during testing too.

Worth remembering they didn't run one in 2010 either so maybe it just doesn't suit their car design.

http://pieczaro.deviantart.com/art/F1-2 ... -179583177

Blackhander · Post by **Blackhander** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:15 pm

Uffman wrote:From @suttonimages

I worked out what the sidepods remind me of! They're all melted and mopey like a blobfish

source:https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/imag ... UN8pnOelkq

Covalent · Post by **Covalent** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:47 pm

Peter McG. wrote:BWOOOOOOOAOAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

Sidepods are ugly, and, whilst not unique to Ferrari, having the rear wing so much lower than the shark fin is even uglier.

Warheart01 · Post by **Warheart01** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:52 pm

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Covalent · Post by **Covalent** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 12:56 pm

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UnlikeUday wrote:

Source - http://www.express.co.uk

tootsie323 · Post by **tootsie323** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:03 pm

^ very good!

SDLRob · Post by **SDLRob** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 2:42 pm

TBH.... I kinda preferred last year's livery design to this years....

sandman1347 · Post by **sandman1347** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:02 pm

It is underwhelming in terms of its appearance isn't it? Doesn't look like they have abused the regulations as thoroughly as Mercedes (especially with regards to the floor and barge boards). If it's true what they say (that looks corolate with speed) this may be a difficult season for Ferrari.

Vettel Fan · Post by **Vettel Fan** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:10 pm

The nose is terrible again. I'm intrigued by the winglet on the sharkfin. The Side air pods are very different looking. I'm glad the removed some of the white from last year.

Lt. Drebin · Post by **Lt. Drebin** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:32 pm

Did anyone noticed the "T" wing, like on Mercedes? How do the engineers come to the same solutions?

UnlikeUday · Post by **UnlikeUday** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:40 pm

Lt. Drebin wrote:Did anyone noticed the "T" wing, like on Mercedes? How do the engineers come to the same solutions?

Every rule has a specific space within & since the engineers are mostly competent enough to give competition to one another, You could fins similar designs or parts here or there.

Which engineer can interpret the rule the best or even find a loophole whilst being in the rule window, will earn the most accolades.

Lt. Drebin · Post by **Lt. Drebin** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 3:44 pm

UnlikeUday wrote:
Lt. Drebin wrote:Did anyone noticed the "T" wing, like on Mercedes? How do the engineers come to the same solutions?
Every rule has a specific space within & since the engineers are mostly competent enough to give competition to one another, You could fins similar designs or parts here or there.

Which engineer can interpret the rule the best or even find a loophole whilst being in the rule window, will earn the most accolades.

Yes, I agree, but this is a carbon copy stuff.

The livery of SF70-H is: