2017 F1 Constructor technical info/developmentFormula 1

[SVT Cobra GT]

Those sidepods.

 

[BrainsBush]

Live stream should start at 9:45 CET. Am I missing something? Still waiting or is this already the first delay of the new Ferrari in 2017

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

it does have shark fin and twing

 

[Pete05]

Kimi looks like he'd rather be at the Bar

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

Never mind the images don't seem to be working so here is the link.

http://sf70h.ferrari.com/en/

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

Kimi looks like he'd rather be at the Bar

Doesn't he always look like that?

 

[Pete05]

Doesn't he always look like that?

Unless he's been at the Bar for several rounds already, yes. Yes he does 👍

 

[JC_Dude]

Oh my. This is... interesting. A very radival design, unlike anything else we've seen thus far.

 

[prisonermonkeys]

I can't see the T-wing lasting long. With any luck, the FIA will ban any bodywork in that area and kill off the shark fin.

 

[JC_Dude]

I can't see the T-wing lasting long. With any luck, the FIA will ban any bodywork in that area and kill off the shark fin.

Why would they? It's not ugly, doesn't seem dangerous, just an ingenious idea.

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Why would they?

It's likely to be a moveable aerodynamic device.

 

[LumpiestFish]

I like the new Ferarri quite a bit actually. Best use of Sharkfin that we've seen so far, and I also like the new sidepods.

 

[Pete05]

I can't see the T-wing lasting long. With any luck, the FIA will ban any bodywork in that area and kill off the shark fin.

I'm with you on this 👍

Why would they? It's not ugly, doesn't seem dangerous, just an ingenious idea.

Ugly, er, is in the eye of the beholder
Wait, that's wrong

Umm...💡 Ban the shark fin

 

[Cap'n Jack]

It's likely to be a moveable aerodynamic device.

Yeah, I was about to say suggest that. The slightest bit of movement and it'll probably be considered a moveable aerodynamic device. Either that or the FIA will consider it to be dangerous. As odd as they look, I really appreciate the teams thinking outside of the box though.

 

[[Nor]MclarenF1]

The McLaren reveal is almost here. Considering they've hired some aero expertise from Red Bull over the last years, I think we could be in for yet another car with interesting aero solutions.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

It's likely to be a moveable aerodynamic device.

The car? Cause that's the only way that part is a movable aero device.

 

[BrainsBush]

The McLaren reveal is almost here. Considering they've hired some aero expertise from Red Bull over the last years, I think we could be in for yet another car with interesting aero solutions.

you know Red Bull, it gives you wings

 

[Tuckerzz]

New Ferrari means insane sidepods, they're taking radical approaches again.

That is crazy. How would they manage cooling with a sidepod entry this small?! It'd be interesting to see their reliability this year.

 

[psychoazubi]

If you look at pictures from above, there is another opening on the top of the sidepot.

 

[BrainsBush]

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Oh, regarding the aero on the sidepod inlets of the Ferrari - I recall reading a rumour a few years back that suggested Ferrari would adopt a very similar concept to what they have now. I wonder if they've been sitting on the idea this whole time.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

The t-wing, the shark fin, the sidepods, the winglet like horizontal pieces along the entire bulk head and in front of the driver and the unique barge boards that flow from the front of the plank. It's all creative on the same level as Mercedes, and this is where testing will get really interesting. RBR and McLaren will probably make just as big an impact as the other top two teams. STR will be interesting though, I'm not so sure about HAAS.

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

If you look at pictures from above, there is another opening on the top of the sidepot.

No there isn't, it really is that small. There is a smaller vent under the main roll hoop though.

 

[prisonermonkeys]

The car? Cause that's the only way that part is a movable aero device.

This is the FIA we're talking about ...

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

This is the FIA we're talking about ...

Come on, even they're not that stupid. At least I hope not.

 

[psychoazubi]

No there isn't, it really is that small. There is a smaller vent under the main roll hoop though.

Now that I see the pics in High-res, you're right. Hope that it works...

 

[Cap'n Jack]

Here's a good overhead view of the W08 and SF-70H:

 

[Nico_Ble99]

The nose is oddly short compared to the other cars. It looks like a 2017 car with a 2016 nose.

 

[Pezzarinho17]

Wishful thinking about the shark fins being banned given how long they were around previously, however those T wings look suspect to a rules revision. Probably not on "moveable aerodynamics devices" grounds, safety will be more likely. It would mean the FIA wouldn't have to prove there was movement in the pieces and could just outlaw them whenever they like.

 

[prisonermonkeys]

Wishful thinking about the shark fins being banned given how long they were around previously

T-wings would give the FIA the pretext to ban them - they would be able to ban all bodywork from appearing in that particular area of the car.