McLaren MP4-29 Mercedes

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KingHamilton01
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I think McLaren won't be putting all there cards on the table design wise this early, think 2nd or 3rd test!
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Rikhart wrote:This is one of the most beautiful F1 cars I have ever seen.
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AnthonyG wrote:Small chimneys on the outer edge of the sidepods
http://s18.postimg.org/hz9xhowfd/Scherm ... _48_54.png

https://twitter.com/ScarbsF1/status/426 ... 12/photo/1

Cooling outlet!
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Very interesting Venturi's duct
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Avocado wrote:
Rikhart wrote:This is one of the most beautiful F1 cars I have ever seen.
brofist.jpg
gotta agree with you 2. it makes the new lotus look really ugly

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No idea if it has been posted here before, but some high pictures available on this page:

http://www.f1zone.net/news/gallery/2014 ... 29-launch/

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Trocola wrote:To me, sidepod inlets look huge
The sidepods have to allow cooling air in for the intercoolers as well as the radiators used previously. Also, the side crash structure is a mandated width so that controls the minimum width of the sidepods.

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I too reckon that this is just a testing livery...was there any word from McLaren at the launch on whether this is the case or not?
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This image seems to show a connection between the rear wing and the suspension, make sure watch it in full resolution.

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That is a fast looking car, well done. Front suspension mistake straightened out. =D>
Penis nose is not perfect but adds some quirkyness. Better than monotone blandness!
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Blanchimont wrote:This image seems to show a connection between the rear wing and the suspension, make sure watch it in full resolution.
OK, that is strange. :wtf:

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And how do these pylons fulfill the single section rule from the regulations?

"3.7.8
Only a single section, which must be open, may be contained within any longitudinal vertical cross section taken parallel to the car centre line forward of a point 150mm ahead of the front wheel centre line, less than 250mm from the car centre line and more than 125mm above the reference plane."
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This Mp4 29 is a jewel... many intereting little details

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