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    #182 Steve, Feb 22, 2017
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    I'm going to say Force India aren't concerned about looks this year.

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    The split nose design seems like an evolution from last year's nostril nose.

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    Force India 2017 (left), Merc 2016 (right).

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    #183 Zapski, Feb 22, 2017
    It looks like a mishmash of older cars.
     
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    #184 Steve, Feb 22, 2017
    Sauber already had a filming day at Barcelona.

    [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EixDrunQKa0"]F1 2017 - The Sauber C36 on track in Barcelona - YouTube[/ame]
     
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    #185 mrntd, Feb 23, 2017
    The tech analysis on Force India said their engineers said regulations kept them from being able to remove the hump. ??? The other teams reviled so for have had no problem. Time for some new engineers.
     
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    #186 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
    What the ...?

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    Apparently this thing wasn't mounted for Merc's big reveal but showed up later during shake down runs.

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    I guarantee all the other teams are scouring the regs looking for the loophole.

    (pics via racecarengineering.com)

    More pics on the way.
     
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    #187 Crashton, Feb 23, 2017
    It's all about going faster, these are not show cars. At 200 MPH they will be beautiful. :arf:
     
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    #188 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
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    Is it just me or does the Merc's rear wing look extra low??

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    Click the play buttons:

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    #189 minirab, Feb 23, 2017
    Think that might have been a Pep Boys special?
     
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    #190 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
    Nothing at Pep Boys costs as much as that bit of carbon. :)
     
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    #191 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
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    Some interesting details.

    Weird wing sticking out, and what's that boxy biz on the side of the bulkhead?

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    Hmmm...

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    Look at that jagged erm...windscreen?

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    #192 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
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    #193 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
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    #194 Zapski, Feb 23, 2017
    The sharp edges help reduce radar signature?
     
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    #195 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
    Toro Rosso already had a filming day. Their new Renault engine lasted 6 laps...

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    #196 AAONMS, Feb 23, 2017
    They are probably just sandbagging.


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    #197 Crashton, Feb 23, 2017
    Yep fake smoke to fool everyone. :lol:
     
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    #198 00Mini, Feb 23, 2017
    Very clever deception !! :D
     
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    #199 Minidave, Feb 23, 2017
    On seeing the little extra winglet, my wife commented - "Are they going for better reception?"
     
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    #200 Steve, Feb 23, 2017
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    I have to say I'm a big fan of the (look of the) shorter rear wings.

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    #201 mrntd, Feb 24, 2017
    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.
     
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