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[Huntresa]

Looking very similar to the Mercedes W03. From the front wing to the cooling vents behind the exhaust outlets.

FW is the same as they used all year which it was launched with last year. Nothing like merc w03 FW

[KATO]

Looking very similar to the Mercedes W03. From the front wing to the cooling vents behind the exhaust outlets.

FW is the same as they used all year which it was launched with last year. Nothing like merc w03 FW

Alot of sites including this one are saying its entirely the same car as last year the only difference Is it has gotten rid of the step nose. So really they are taking the 2012 car I to 2013 they seem to only have worked on the suspension and and fixing problems mechanical problems So that they can have a more consistent car. Because they want to be able to give a more consistent challenge this season. Their bug fixes/changes in the suspension are a good idea because they probably want to be easier on the tires like the C-31 was..

[Forza]

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[vas_04614]

Looking very similar to the Mercedes W03. From the front wing to the cooling vents behind the exhaust outlets.

FW is the same as they used all year which it was launched with last year. Nothing like merc w03 FW

Alot of sites including this one are saying its entirely the same car as last year the only difference Is it has gotten rid of the step nose. So really they are taking the 2012 car I to 2013 they seem to only have worked on the suspension and and fixing problems mechanical problems So that they can have a more consistent car. Because they want to be able to give a more consistent challenge this season. Their bug fixes/changes in the suspension are a good idea because they probably want to be easier on the tires like the C-31 was..

From TD interview, looks like they made 2013 car for tires. He said a lot about all 4 compounds having different operating range and they tried to prepare a car that finds sweet spot with all 4 compounds which they weren't last year.

Could be that they think a lot can be gained from tires compared their 2012 car than going for creative ideas.

[scarbs]

Alot of sites including this one are saying its entirely the same car as last year the only difference Is it has gotten rid of the step nose. So really they are taking the 2012 car I to 2013 they seem to only have worked on the suspension and and fixing problems mechanical problems So that they can have a more consistent car. Because they want to be able to give a more consistent challenge this season. Their bug fixes/changes in the suspension are a good idea because they probably want to be easier on the tires like the C-31 was..

Really?

The car has a totally new tub, this can be told from the squarer cross section footwell (no longer V shaped) different roll structure and KERS cooling inlet. There's new sidepods, new exhausts, New KERS package and New McLaren gearbox with totally revised rear suspension. Also the car runs more rake and is ready for interlinked suspension. Oh and a new nose.

[Richard]

Scarbs - I though the same when I saw that comment, thanks for highlighting those features.

[amouzouris]

For some reason this seems to be the year that everyone thinks teams are launching their old car...and this started in the E21 thread...

[King Six]

For some reason this seems to be the year that everyone thinks teams are launching their old car...and this started in the E21 thread...

Even I thought that too, it's expected though considering how little the rules have changed. It's the first time in a while where the rules have been quite stable.

[stefan_]

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[Forza]

Jerez - day 2

[siskue2005]

lifting the inside wheel on a fast corner like that??
their antiroll bar setting must be really stiff

[Maxion]

Looks like he's actually hitting the kerb in that shot.

Amazing looking testing rig they've got, never seen one that large and elaborate before.

[bjpower]

Interesting that there is a motor attached to the instrument.
I assume its for adjusting the position up and down so they don't have to come into the pits.

I know during a race they cannot transmit data to the car.
but are they allowed during testing?

[Gridlock]

I'm sure I've seen that kind of movable test rig on a McLaren before, which would make sense given their relationship. I assume last years' FW is fitted, meaning this measurement is about the 2013 tyre airflow?

[stefan_]

Jerez - Day 2


Nice curvature of the endplates, following the fin from the bottom (or so it seems)