Merc does seem to have a handle on the front/mid section aero control. Unfortunately it looks like Ferrari doesn't. As the rumors have been saying that Ferrari has some aero problems. The pics say it all. http://www.thisisf1.com/2017/02/24/launch-photos-2017-ferrari-f1-car-sf70h/ There are so many little aero add-ons all over the front/mid section it looks like it was designed by a committee of school kids. The side pods looked like they were just hacked out of the modeling clay. Maybe I'm wrong it will all work out. The McLaren looks good in the new colors. http://www.thisisf1.com/2017/02/24/mclaren-honda-launches-2017-f1-cars-orange-mcl32/ I think they win the prize so far for the most horizontal elements on the front wing. Their floor looks strangely flat, or free of add-ons, compared the the other designs.
It took me a while to spot this. Ferrari also have a thin, horizontal wing just ahead of and above the rear wing but it's mounted to the rear tip of their shark fin.
For anyone wondering why the shark fins are back: https://drivetribe.com/p/fFRt-VZaRTGoLN_ejMVSSQ?iid=HlDYLX9hS32kWwL6EMtIsg
Yep, McLaren's front wing wins the "excessive fiddly aero bits" award...so far. [ame]https://twitter.com/F1/status/835121680154406912[/ame]
There's a lot going on at the back as well. Diffuser covered though...must be something interesting going on under there if they feel the need to keep it hidden with only 3 days left before they get out on the track in Barcelona.
Williams released pics of their actual car today - the earlier pics were just renderings - but I don't think they're worth bothering to post. See them here if you like: http://www.grandprix247.com/2017/02/25/williams-fw40-breaks-cover-online/ The final three, Toro Rosso, Red Bull & Haas, are all scheduled to launch tomorrow.
Lewis 1st lap in new car with commentary [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0Ub6fattRc"]Lewis Hamilton 360° Onboard Lap in 2017 F1 Car with Commentary! - YouTube[/ame] Yeah, it is windy...See Will Buxton almost get blown over. [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qy9pL9sSuEE"]F1 Paddock Pass: Mercedes W08 Launch - YouTube[/ame]
They have Windshear on the front wing but I think it might be cheating just a bit to call that a sponsor.
I liked Haas white livery from last season so much better than this grey, I hope it's that color to satisfy a sponsor, cause it's not pretty......