Topic: Formula 1 2022: The return of ground effect(s)

[TepidT2O]

Impressive from Norris and Vettle

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60333393

[El Lobo]

Young guys like Lando and George are hopefully what the sport will be built around for the next decade, cracking attitudes and importantly on the right side of the fence with stuff like racism

[Darren G]

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1492222386598518789

mclaren. looks like a real car but who knows.

the aston side pods so far are an outlier.

I don't mind that, but it's a bit of a crowded looking livery, like they're still traumatized and over-compensating for not having any sponsors a few years back.


 Bit of on-track footage of the new Aston:

https://twitter.com/AstonMartinF1?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1492125278054895623%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crash.net%2Ff1%2Fnews%2F996329%2F1%2Faston-martin-shakedown-allnew-f1-2022-car-silverstone

[Trump's tiny tiny hands]

The Aston is interesting… it essentially gives it a double floor with a tunnel between  the two to funnel the air down..

It’s much wider than the Hass at the back end (which seems very narrow)

Nice to see such different takes on the new regs. McLaren switching the pull/push rod suspension around is intriguing

[voodoo ray]

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1493188269617541123

squared sidepod air intakes again.

if it's the actual car.

[Persephone]

As expected but still good to see.

https://mobile.twitter.com/MercedesAMGF1/status/1493228445962321924

[TepidT2O]

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1493188269617541123

squared sidepod air intakes again.

if it's the actual car.

Notice the tunnel under the radiator intakes.  Will channel air there which will in essence create two floors, one above and below the intakes. Wonder how much impact this will have

[voodoo ray]

there's a meeting going on today. sprint has been confirmed for 3 races (not the same ones as last year) and pole for those races isn't pole.

[jackh]

there's a meeting going on today. sprint has been confirmed for 3 races (not the same ones as last year) and pole for those races isn't pole.

[jillcwhomever]

https://twitter.com/F1/status/1492222386598518789

mclaren. looks like a real car but who knows.

the aston side pods so far are an outlier.

Been down this path before, but remain hopeful. 

[naYoRHa2b]

Alfa running a camo livery in the shakedown



Williams livestream also starting now

[paulrazor]

Alfa running a camo livery in the shakedown

been looking for that but couldnt see it anywhere

[CornerFlag]

Williams just launched their car.  Kinda looks like an Alpine now...



More here: https://twitter.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1493574146843987968

[voodoo ray]

looks alright. they've a lot to work with I guess as they don't have any sponsors to work around

[bradders1011]

Bit underwhelming. As has been said, it's just a sponsorless Alpine. I had hoped that without a major naming partner they could do a better job of a throwback livery - nobody is rocking the Saudia green and white.

[paulrazor]

You would think that is an Alpine alright

Losing Russell is a massive blow.

I think Albon will do ok outside of the red bull atmosphere

Latifi is bang average. Hopefully they get one or two sponsors in, might have a bit more prize money given they had some points last year.

One good thing about Belgium I suppose was Russell *finishing 2nd

[TepidT2O]

Interesting talk about these side pods. Mercedes engined cars seem (who knows) to have a different arrangement here due to the different arrangement of their turbo

May help the aero on the non Mercedes’ cars? Time will tell.

[bradders1011]

This is the real thing on track.

I like the real thing. It's very 90s. Reminds me of a Simtek. Hopefully a bit quicker.

[voodoo ray]

so that's why the weather has been so shite today.

[Persephone]

You would think that is an Alpine alright

Losing Russell is a massive blow.

I think Albon will do ok outside of the red bull atmosphere

Latifi is bang average. Hopefully they get one or two sponsors in, might have a bit more prize money given they had some points last year.

One good thing about Belgium I suppose was Russell *finishing 2nd

I really dislike these dark cars, they don't show up well on TV and make distinguishing between the cars difficult.

Latifi, Stroll and Mazepan are just rich kids whose Daddy's bought them a F1 ride and in Stroll and Mazepan's cases a whole team. None of them if things were based on talent and skill would be in an F1 car.

[IgorBobbins]

I need to get used to these new cars. At the moment, I think they all look bloody ugly.

[TepidT2O]

This is the real thing on track.

I like the real thing. It's very 90s. Reminds me of a Simtek. Hopefully a bit quicker.

Doenst seem to have the “double floor” of other cars..

[west_london_red]

Williams have also removed the Senna logo from their cars this year which they had on their cars since he died in 94.

[scatman]

Williams have also removed the Senna logo from their cars this year which they had on their cars since he died in 94.

is that because of the new owners? that's sad :/

[Alan B'Stard]

Doenst seem to have the “double floor” of other cars..

Williams just launched their car.  Kinda looks like an Alpine now...



More here: https://twitter.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1493574146843987968

Always loved their Martini livery. It's a tough one to beat IMO.

[Dalglish to Rush]

Williams just launched their car.  Kinda looks like an Alpine now...



More here: https://twitter.com/WilliamsRacing/status/1493574146843987968

Probably not this season the Alpine will probably have pink all over it as they are now sponsored by that BWT that were on the Force India/Aston Martin over the last few years.

Loving the new(old) look noses, the Williams has got definite FW14B vibes about it, hopefully it'll have more in common with that than the recent cars, be great to see them further up the field.

[west_london_red]

is that because of the new owners? that's sad :/

Pretty much I think, but it’s also understandable to a degree, it’s been a big burden the teams had to carry for 28 years now, personally when I think of Williams F1 the first thought that comes into my head is probably still Imola 94 despite all of their achievements even after Senna’s death.

[iamnant]

Young guys like Lando and George are hopefully what the sport will be built around for the next decade, cracking attitudes and importantly on the right side of the fence with stuff like racism

Really likeable lads too and superb talent on track. Exciting future for F1.

[iamnant]

Impressive from Norris and Vettle

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/60333393

Good on them. Along with Hamilton, it's so good to see them pushing for change - hopefully they'll try and do something pre-race even though it won't be "official".

[voodoo ray]

the ferrari appears to have been leaked.

I like it.



quite early 90's in the way it's just red and black.

[Hendollama]

Really like the look.

[clinical]

Michael Masi sacked as race director.

[TepidT2O]

Michael Masi sacked as race director.

Why did it take so long?

How could he ever have carried on?

[voodoo ray]

pointy nose on the ferrari. good looking car though.




1. Creation of virtual race control to assist Race Director.

2. Direct comms to RD removed from TV. Teams may only ask questions in a non intrusive manner.

3. Unlapping to be reviewed

4. Eduardo Frietas and Niels Wittich rotate as RD. Herbie Blash new permanent sr advisor.

[bradders1011]

That Ferrari

The boxiest sidepods we've seen so far, interestingly.

[Graeme]

Dreadful decision on Masi.

[voodoo ray]

Frietas is the le mans bloke and apparently the other does dtm so they've at least got experience.

[El Lobo]

Michael Masi sacked as race director.

Rightly so. Doesn't fix the problem but hopefully leads to someone who can actually do the job....doing the job. He leaves as world champion though, so you can't feel too sorry for the chap.

[Ray K]

Michael Masi sacked as race director.

No no no this is not right.

[Persephone]

Michael Masi sacked as race director.

It only took them 3 months to do the bare minimum. Even before the farce of Abu Dhabi he was surely on shaky ground. Masi was not competent at his job and so rightfully was sacked, but this does smack of a cover up of sorts. Masi gets sacrificed as almost an apology to Hamilton and Mercedes but in reality not much changes.