F1 teases the next-gen car

[John]

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So what have months and months of CFD testing and now a series of runs in the wind tunnel revealed? “That fundamentally the CFD was correct,” says Tombazis. “There have been no major surprises. So there is a 5-10% wake disruption, compared to the current levels of 50%, although it depends on the exact configuration you are testing and so on.”

[Vassago]

Just waiting for the naysayers to complain about the engine noise not being loud enough for "real F1"

[DoubleFart]

I like it except for the wheel covers that remind me of the old Honda ears from the earth cars.

[Antonov]

reminds me of TrackMania cars.

[PTRACER]

Basically an Indycar style nose with a front wing that is still too big.

[Kai-Star]

I don't mind it, especially if it improves closer racing. But the question is, "How much are teams allowed to update/alter in regards to the chassis? Or not at all?"

[MonteCristo]

Basically an Indycar style nose with a front wing that is still too big.

My first thought too!

[XcraigX]

Is it me or do F1 cars keep getting bigger every year? This new car looks huge!

[John]

Is it me or do F1 cars keep getting bigger every year? This new car looks huge!

Thank the KERS/SCHMERS/ERS/WHATEVERS system for that. That huge PU essentially requires a small flat in the back. I think the Red Bull is the shortest car on the grid and it's still huge.