2020 car comparison thread

A place to discuss the characteristics of the cars in Formula One, both current as well as historical. Laptimes, driver worshipping and team chatter do not belong here.
Just_a_fan
591
Joined: 31 Jan 2010, 20:37

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

On the side shot, the Renault looks very high at the rear. :shock:
If you are more fortunate than others, build a larger table not a taller fence.

User avatar
Lotus102
12
Joined: 26 Feb 2018, 22:29

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

Just_a_fan wrote:
12 Mar 2020, 10:01
On the side shot, the Renault looks very high at the rear. :shock:
If the stance in the photos is representative of an actual set-up, it looks as though Renault and Williams have the highest rake

That Alfa doesn't half have a fat behind

michl420
19
Joined: 18 Apr 2010, 17:08
Location: Austria

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

In noticed it in the mid of last year, that the racing point inverted the rake to 0 after 25% of a Long straight. From the characteristic I think this is a hydraulik System.

bosyber
45
Joined: 15 Sep 2015, 22:41

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post


User avatar
Morteza
2308
Joined: 10 Feb 2010, 18:23
Location: Bushehr, Iran

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

Vortices (McLaren, Racing Point, Alpha Tauri)
Image
Via @nicolasf1i
"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool."~William Shakespeare

User avatar
MtthsMlw
1033
Joined: 12 Jul 2017, 18:38
Location: Germany

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

W11
Image

RB16
Image

RP20
Image

R.S. 20
Image

SF1000
Image
via AMuS

User avatar
Morteza
2308
Joined: 10 Feb 2010, 18:23
Location: Bushehr, Iran

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool."~William Shakespeare

Just_a_fan
591
Joined: 31 Jan 2010, 20:37

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

I wonder if Mercedes are going to test the low drag rear wing for later in the season, or do they really get enough downforce to be able to run such a small wing? Impressive if that's the case and it means they'll be difficult to overtake on the straights.
If you are more fortunate than others, build a larger table not a taller fence.

tangodjango
24
Joined: 14 Mar 2020, 23:38

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

Just_a_fan wrote:
30 Jul 2020, 14:17
I wonder if Mercedes are going to test the low drag rear wing for later in the season, or do they really get enough downforce to be able to run such a small wing? Impressive if that's the case and it means they'll be difficult to overtake on the straights.
Whose going to be overtaking them anyway in a normal race unless they have significant damage or technical issues ?
“Hamilton’s talent is perhaps even more than that of Ayrton or Schumacher or Fernando." - Rubens Barrichello

Just_a_fan
591
Joined: 31 Jan 2010, 20:37

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

tangodjango wrote:
30 Jul 2020, 14:30
Just_a_fan wrote:
30 Jul 2020, 14:17
I wonder if Mercedes are going to test the low drag rear wing for later in the season, or do they really get enough downforce to be able to run such a small wing? Impressive if that's the case and it means they'll be difficult to overtake on the straights.
Whose going to be overtaking them anyway in a normal race unless they have significant damage or technical issues ?
Pit stops sometimes mix things up, but yes, I take your point.

The opposite question might be interesting, however. If Mercedes run such a small rear wing, the effect of DRS will be less which might mean they aren't as quick to get by things on the straights.
If you are more fortunate than others, build a larger table not a taller fence.

cooken
11
Joined: 02 Apr 2013, 01:57

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

I think a better way of looking at it might be, their top speed will be reduced less with DRS closed. If anything it would make them harder to overtake by an opponent with DRS open.

User avatar
SiLo
130
Joined: 25 Jul 2010, 19:09

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

Looks more like they just dont have the gurney flap on
Felipe Baby!

User avatar
MtthsMlw
1033
Joined: 12 Jul 2017, 18:38
Location: Germany

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

Tiny RW also on the Ferrari.
Also that's the new potentially lower DF/drag FW.
Image

User avatar
MtthsMlw
1033
Joined: 12 Jul 2017, 18:38
Location: Germany

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

Image
via motorsport.com

User avatar
Morteza
2308
Joined: 10 Feb 2010, 18:23
Location: Bushehr, Iran

Re: 2020 car comparison thread

Post

Spa rear wings (via @SomersF1)
Image

Image

Image


Image

Image

Image

Image

Image
"A fool thinks himself to be wise, but a wise man knows himself to be a fool."~William Shakespeare