Ferrari Launch Thread 2011

[DazzlaF1]

Its all due to start on Friday with Ferrari launching their new car for the season, the F150

FULL LAUNCH DATE LIST

FRIDAY JANUARY 28th
Ferrari - F150

MONDAY JANUARY 31st
Renault - R31
Sauber - C30
Team Lotus - TL11

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 1st
Red Bull - RB7
Mercedes - MGP-W02
Williams - FW33
Toro Rosso - STR6

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4th
McLaren - MP4/26

MONDAY FEBRUARY 7th
Virgin - MVR-02

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 10th
Force India - VJM04

THURSDAY MARCH 3rd
Hispania - F111

[Sonic]

Can. Not. Wait.

F1 2011 FTW!

[gloomyDAY]

FRIDAY JANUARY 28th
Ferrari - F150Wait...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5cFd32-jz1M/TNBOjD5mvtI/AAAAAAAAAdw/LOZi7eEE25E/s1600/report-2011-ford-f-150-to-share-new-v8-with-mustang-also-get-e.jpg

[Sleeper]

^Errr... no. The name is to comemorate the 150th aniversary of Italy's unification.

[Lemmy-Boy]

^Errr... no. The name is to comemorate the 150th aniversary of Italy's unification.

OK, here's the proper color. http://www.motorsportforum.com/forums/images/icons/icon12.gif

http://www.07fx4.com/pictures/07FX4/052509_Katzin1.jpg

[Rollo]

McLaren - MP4/26

McLaren - MP4-26

DASH!

It's not been slash since 15. :angryfire

[555-04Q2]

Wait...

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_5cFd32-jz1M/TNBOjD5mvtI/AAAAAAAAAdw/LOZi7eEE25E/s1600/report-2011-ford-f-150-to-share-new-v8-with-mustang-also-get-e.jpg

If you can't beat the opposition, run them over with an F150 :D

[Sonic]

McLaren - MP4-26

DASH!

It's not been slash since 15. :angryfire

Really? Well whaddayouknow? Everydays a school day on MSF :)

[Azumanga Davo]

http://www.07fx4.com/pictures/07FX4/052509_Katzin1.jpg

Let's face it, we have seen worse strategy than this from Ferrari in the past...

[SGWilko]

THURSDAY MARCH 3rd
Hispania - F111

A question I feel must be asked here....

What year???? :laugh:

[Tazio]

There is a rumor going around that Ferrari is going to have a new livery. I also understand it's going to be launched with F10 front and rear wings.
Sorry guys no link! :dozey:

[gloomyDAY]

A new livery for Italy's 150 year anniversary?

That would be pretty cool! I can't wait for tomorrow.

I'm also excited to see the season get underway. Finally, a Mexican in F1.

[cali]

Yeah, new livery for Ferrari - red!! :D :D

[Tazio]

Yeah, new livery for Ferrari - red!! :D :D

Actually I heard thet are adding some subatancial black highlights. Just rumors :dozey:

[SGWilko]

a Mexican in F1.

If there are any discarded refridgerators left on grass run-off area's, at least we'll know who left 'em there.... :laugh:

[gloomyDAY]

If there are any discarded refridgerators left on grass run-off area's, at least we'll know who left 'em there.... :laugh: http://knowyourmeme.com/system/icons/2135/original/sw50sw8sw578.gif?1293729577

Just kidding! That made me laugh pretty hard. :p

[DazzlaF1]

There is a rumor going around that Ferrari is going to have a new livery. I also understand it's going to be launched with F10 front and rear wings.
Sorry guys no link! :dozey:

A replica of Niki Lauda's livery from 75 perhaps? (White airbox with the Italian flag) that would be sweet

http://www.fast-autos.net/diecast-cars-models/diecast-car-image-large/1975-exoto-ferrari-312t-driven-by-wc-niki-lauda_250730330969.jpg

[Tazio]

A replica of Niki Lauda's livery from 75 perhaps? (White airbox with the Italian flag) that would be sweet



They have managed to keep it quite secret.
One thing I am 99.9 percent sure of is The Italian Tricolor is going to be much more prominent due to the anniversary.
I'm hoping they highlight the side pods with black. :vader:

[Tazio]

http://desmond.yfrog.com/Himg614/scaled.php?tn=0&server=614&filename=ezmpz.jpg&xsize=640&ysize=640

:s tareup: :rolleyes: :s nore:

[UltimateDanGTR]

watching the Ferrari launch now (due to illness may I add) and the front of the cr certainly looks extremely similar to the F10, except slightly higher. The rear wing is different (and also features an Italian flag on the back). The air intakes on the sidepods seem larger, and the diffuser is now alot simpler (from the quick shot I saw of it). A mercedes like fin on the engine cover is also featured.

F1 2011 starts here :)

[Tazio]

http://img401.imageshack.us/img401/397/screenshot20110128at090.png
http://img194.imageshack.us/img194/1993/screenshot20110128at091.png

[ArrowsFA1]

It's a totally insignificant thing in the grand scheme of things but that new logo does look a bit pants!

[Sonic]

Evolution not revolution then?

I wonder what the anti-tobacco groups will say to the engine cover. It certainly makes me think of a certain fag brand more than the barcode did last year.

[UltimateDanGTR]

Classic LdM:

'Massa was moral world champion of 2008' :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Brightened up my day with a good laugh there :D

[Tazio]

http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa350/eyvgen/7.jpg
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa350/eyvgen/4.jpg
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa350/eyvgen/2.jpg
http://i1193.photobucket.com/albums/aa350/eyvgen/1.jpg

They went with a lot of white instead of black
Im going back to bed
The Tricolor on the rear wing realy sucks!
Unless it turns into a naked lady when it's adjusted :idea:

[Mark]

Classic LdM:

'Massa was moral world champion of 2008' :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

Brightened up my day with a good laugh there :D

:s On what basis?!

[Tazio]

The diffuser:

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4582/picture2ch.jpg

This is a Freakin' sham!
The car isn't going to look any thing like this in about 4o days :down:

http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/6752/picture3yd.jpg

[cali]

I must say that this is really shocking "new" livery :D
Except the italian flag, nothing much has changed (some whiteness is added). Was expecting more of '75 livery though

[Tazio]

http://img37.imageshack.us/img37/5149/f150f10.jpg

F10 on top, F150 below. :rolleyes:
I see the Pirellis are Ferrari yellow.
(for the launch)

[Tazio]

http://www.do2.pl/f1/4.jpg
http://www.do2.pl/f1/3.jpg
http://www.do2.pl/f1/2.jpg
http://www.do2.pl/f1/1.jpg

[Hawkmoon]

The car looks very neat with very clean lines but will obviously go through a lot of changes before Bahrain. New front and rear wings and a new difuser being the obvious areas for change.

I don't like the livery, but I haven't liked the livery since they changed to Marlboro red in '97, so put me in the "grumpy old *******" category who thinks everything was better in the old days. I want my Ferraris blood red with black wings god dammit!

[CaptainRaiden]

The diffuser:

http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/4582/picture2ch.jpg

This is a Freakin' sham!
The car isn't going to look any thing like this in about 4o days :down:

Aren't the double diffusers banned for 2011? Although, even for a single diffuser that does look like a bit too vanilla. Surely that's going to change around testing. Also, I expect major modifications to the front and rear wings.

[CaptainRaiden]

http://www.do2.pl/f1/4.jpg

It seems they've gone the Mclaren route with the high nose, probably to have better airflow and stability at higher speeds for faster circuits

[Tazio]

Ferarri have a new Innovative Suspension that links the front and rear suspensions via Hydrolics, will probably be passive, but control pitch of car and aid aero and mechanichal stability

http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/2011/01/27/2011-trends-and-solutions/

[Tazio]

Aren't the double diffusers banned for 2011? Although, even for a single diffuser that does look like a bit too vanilla. Surely that's going to change around testing. Also, I expect major modifications to the front and rear wings.

Both wings are from the F10, and they are not showing any real inovations at this launch.
I suspect that diffuser is not what they plan on using.
But one never knows :confused:

[AndyL]

Woohoo, F1 is back, winter is over (kind of :D )

I love the Italian tricolore on the rear wing. I'm sure Jarno Trulli will appreciate it when he's sitting behind a Ferrari on the grid ;)

They've still got those funny air flow guides on the front wheels. I thought we were losing those for this year - did that ever make it into the rulebook? If it did then maybe BBS haven't finished the new front wheels yet.

[Retro Formula 1]

Quite a lot of changes.

Air intakes, Exhaust, front and back wings. Is the suspension altered or a slightly different angle?

Thanks for the pics again Mr A. Outstanding.

[UltimateDanGTR]

:s On what basis?!

I found this amusing, seeing as Felipe fought a driver for the world championship who seemed to be vindicated by the FIA all season. He still did well to fight Hamilton so hard don't get me wrong, but what LdM is affectively saying is that Lewis didn't deserve his 2008 title. I find this rather rude and un-sportsman like on LdM's part, and on a slightly biased note I couldn't agree less.

[Mark]

I've changed this thread to be just for the Ferrari launch. For launches of other teams, please start a new thread, much easier to keep track of that way!

[batigol_2@hotmail.com]

Photos starting to come out showing the F150, looking pretty cool!

http://beyondtheredline.org/2011/01/28/formula-1-ferrari-unveils-f150-for-2011/

[Retro Formula 1]

They shouldn't have changed too much as they are 2010 wings on display.. ;) :)

http://www.do2.pl/f1/1.jpg

http://www.do2.pl/f1/2.jpg

I was commenting on the fact that the ones on the 2010 and 2011 car are different. ;)

[Sonic]

I was commenting on the fact that the ones on the 2010 and 2011 car are different. ;)

And I think Henners was pointing out that (the front wing at least) is the F10's on both cars.

[555-04Q2]

Hubba Hubba she is gorgeous! Let's hope she is gonna be a winner too!

[ArrowsFA1]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AC4_ZZLIhAA

[gloomyDAY]

1. Car is ugly.

2. The livery is underwhelming.

3. Car is ugly.

[pino]

I love everything about it...especially the tricolore :up: :p :

[steveaki13]

It looks OK would have liked a more striking livery change for the special year, but never mind.

As others have said there will doubtless be alot of chances making the car look alot different by the time we reach Bahrain.

[DexDexter]

The first thing that came into my mind was "conservative" but as others have pointed out, it could be a totally different car come Bahrain...

[DazzlaF1]

If I had to pick out one thing I didnt like, it would have to be their new team logo, its god-awful

I agree though, I was expecting something a bit more retro seeing as it was a special year for Italy

Oh and who changed the thread title? :hmph:

[VkmSpouge]

I think the car looks quite ugly but then if it is a championship winner in 2011 no one will mind its looks ;)

[Stuartf12007]

looks great i can see this winning many races

[Mia 01]

Looks like that fat MacLaren of 2009, could be faster but I doubt it.

[TheFamousEccles]

Mr Alcatraz - thanks for the photo comparison, excellent work.

[Tazio]

Mr Alcatraz - thanks for the photo comparison, excellent work.
Yea' I can really cut, and paste ;)
Thanks for the kind words, but I cant take credit for the technical end of it.
Just enjoy! :)

[Brown, Jon Brow]

The most striking difference from last years car is the front suspension....

[ShiftingGears]

:s On what basis?!

He drove a Ferrari. That's pretty much it.

[Tazio]

I found this amusing,

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRSINOjYCTZSygq5xFhmz31Lbtk5JD0_ %20%20qEaYefZ4O9yJ2OtoFOEKQhttp://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcSn41NTmkDb2CB3pZeZ_TS0rih_dOrL9 %20%20R16e64wvfKm48pRXTHy
http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTIT60-cS3a2R_yQy1sXcntCauSGzI1yQyghoRsgnEV9y0JJNvnuAhttp ://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRNHJ-wQHeZGajQsNWqU3BLFHcQGh0vJlNK6oLEM-aqIL-DoWwvjg

[Malbec]

Car doesn't look bad though the sidepods appear very conservative, perhaps to fit in KERS.

Surprised by Ferrari losing Etihad and not being able to fill up the space with another sponsor (hence the Italian tricolour). If Ferrari have trouble finding sponsors it doesn't bode well for the teams further down the grid in trouble...

[DazzlaF1]

Car doesn't look bad though the sidepods appear very conservative, perhaps to fit in KERS.

Surprised by Ferrari losing Etihad and not being able to fill up the space with another sponsor (hence the Italian tricolour). If Ferrari have trouble finding sponsors it doesn't bode well for the teams further down the grid in trouble...

Not that it'll worry them though, they'll still have a huge budget

[Tazio]

:monster: Ferrari shake down F150 @ Fiorano :monster:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PejB566EpMI&feature=player_embedded#

[Tazio]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOXqhfHAYGU&feature=player_embedded

[CaptainRaiden]

That is one high nosed car. Probably the highest nose I've seen on a Ferrari, from what I can remember. Even more than their 1999 car.

http://www.leblogauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/irvine-australie-1999.jpg

This is stupid, and I don't know why, but high nosed F1 cars look really ugly to me. :D

[Tazio]

"]http://adamcooperf1.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/fiorano-x31.jpg?w=500&h=176

http://adamcooperf1.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/fiorano-x22.jpg
adjustable rear wing me thinks :cool:

[Rollo]

Is it just me or is Alonso looking more and more like Inspector Clouseau every day?

[Tazio]

Is it just me or is Alonso looking more and more like Inspector Clouseau every day?

In the second youtube with the jacket zipped all the way up and the well trimmed 'stash.......I can see it!

[Sonic]

That is one high nosed car. Probably the highest nose I've seen on a Ferrari, from what I can remember. Even more than their 1999 car.

http://www.leblogauto.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/irvine-australie-1999.jpg

This is stupid, and I don't know why, but high nosed F1 cars look really ugly to me. :D

And a truly gorgeous car behind. I REALLY liked those late '90's Jordans - probably the 197 being my fave.

[Sonic]

WOW! thats a HUGE gap in the wing. I had no idea it was going to be so obvious. I mean, you read the figures but visualising it is a different matter. If F Duct gave 5kph this is gonna be like strapping on a rocket!

[ArrowsFA1]

Nice for Ferrari to get their own launch thread :p

[Tazio]

Nice for Ferrari to get their own launch thread :p
It looks like McLaren will as well :s mokin:

[Koz]

The livery is unimpressive. The Marlboro logo looks really bad.

[Tazio]

You can clearly see, exhaust is blown partly through the starter hole. :eek: :eek:
Somehow Felipe still managed to get in 80 laps!! :eek: :eek:




http://f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/JLE0233.jpg

[Tazio]

You can clearly see, exhaust is blown partly through the starter hole. :eek:
Somehow Felipe still managed to get in 80 laps!! :eek: :eek:
Felipe accidently hit the Go-Go Gadget Button :s ailor:




http://f1fanatic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/JLE0233.jpg

[N4D13]

By the way, do you consider this year's Ferrari -or what we've seen of it so far- to be conservative or innovative? I can't think of many recent innovations which Ferrari have developed, yet they are almost always close to the frontrunners, if it isn't them who are first.

[gloomyDAY]

I hope the F150 goes down in flames.





Well, off to a good start... :p

[Tazio]

By the way, do you consider this year's Ferrari -or what we've seen of it so far- to be conservative or innovative? I can't think of many recent innovations which Ferrari have developed, yet they are almost always close to the frontrunners, if it isn't them who are first.It will either be innovative or it will not be competitive. There are still too many unknowns.
KERS, actual wings, and aero devices that are used when it counts, (as we do not know what they are holding back if it is anything of substance). If someone else breaks out a new solution before the end of testing, and other teams show up with something similar it does not mean it is necessarily a copy. It may just be that the team already had it and didn't feel the need to display it. In regard to Ferrari, their positioning of their push-rod assembly may be problematic, or it may be genius. But it is definitely innovative. I think McLaren learned a valuable lesson last year, and probably have some alternative solutions that will integrate quite easily into the 26. That long wheel base and historically T.O.T.L. KERS puts them in a very good position to start from.

As for reality, when Ferrari came up with innovations in the past the other teams cried foul. After being approved by the FIA they were deemed “Ferrari International Assistance”.

It appears to this observer that it all adds up to anti-Ferrari fanaticism. Luckily the championship is not handed out to the team that comes up with the most innovations. It is given to the team/pilot that is consistently fastest and where they finish in the standings at the end of the year. One thing I suggest you do not overlook is that Ferrari will most likely not have to fight ¾ of the season wondering if they have enough engines to make it to the end.
That may be all they need!

[Mia 01]

I think ferrari has a good base to build on, a rather conservative approach compared to the mac but they not have to play catch up with so many unknown factors.