F1 testing gets underway....

[Southwell]

And they look even worse now than the last time we saw the aero changes!!

[savageman25]

that wing looks silly when its that small

[Nick Goodall]

Why aren't they running slicks though? Must say that looks pretty damn hideous to be fair.

[Lee]

I was going to say the same Nick, i was expecting to see some little fat slicks on it.

[xjr14]

...well, most of them are running slicks take a look here -> http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/b...999&sort=1&d=1

...you can also see Honda`s attempt on the new front-wing.

[dave g]

loeb put in a good showing..

http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headline...174626_1.shtml

[Lee]

This looks better


http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/b...1226920204&d=1

[Bungleaio]

I think they are right to switch from aero to mechanical grip, hopefully there should be some close racing next season.

[Nick Goodall]

Seems some odd combinations of teams trying front and rear wings, slick tyres on old cars, just front wings all sorts of efforts going on there! Guess it's a good way to find out what changes each part is making but the BMW with new wings looks almost cartoon like - i'm sure i'll get used to it but it looks really odd!

[Northy]

Next thing you know Honda will be sticking bits of wool to the wings to see how the aero is working.......

......oh they did that the other year! Good job guys

G

[bigoggy]

bring back the turbo cars of the 80s!

[OldTimer]

Originally Posted by Southwell

And they look even worse now than the last time we saw the aero changes!!

Is the plastic bag a new change for 09 lol, i think they look ok from a side view. I am sure after a couple of race's it wil seem the norm.

[Martin-Barbour]

The plastic bag could be holding the KERS device on....
Sounds like they're so big and heavy, they don't know where to put it....

[rcbrookey]

Now i think i heard before lewis one at brazil but are they running hybrid cars now?

[xjr14]

...some are running the complete KERS package and some teams are testing just some single components of the KERS system! BMW had one full KERS powered F1-08B (Christian Klien) and one without the KERS stuff driven by Robert Kubica. It seems to be not 100% clear to what extend Ferrari uses the system right now. To be honest most of the teams do not really seem to have a plan. Some use standerd 2008 areo with slicks, some 2008 Monza-aero with groove tires or slicks, Honda with a 2009 front wing / Monza rear-wing but with the next year forbidden litte wings on the side-pods.......very strange and interesting. ....and as for the looks, just let them play a little with the new stuff and they will come up with much more elegant versions! ....hopefully this will not be a next 1996 next year, when every team except Williams and Jordan got the cockpit sides wrong and painfully ugly....

[BRS]

Is KERS this push to pass button biz? In theory I think thats a good idea like in thold days they could up the boost to pass but had to watch fuel levels.

[Southwell]

Originally Posted by BRS

Is KERS this push to pass button biz? In theory I think thats a good idea like in thold days they could up the boost to pass but had to watch fuel levels.

Yep, Ferrari don't like it due to costs, but the real reason is they havn't got it working properly....

[Richard Lowe]

I think the skinny rear wing is par of the new regulations, they're all going to look like that

[bretts]

Originally Posted by BRS

Is KERS this push to pass button biz?

Doesn't everyone push past Button already

[Adam Skelding]

Originally Posted by Southwell

And they look even worse now than the last time we saw the aero changes!!

If anyone complains they have push they ought to be shot!

Hopefully none of the teams will have sponsors with long names.