2007 F1 Car Launches

Vid6639 · 2nd February 2007, 23:02

varun_patra · 4th February 2007, 00:46

The new renault looks neat .. i dont think a lotta people will like it though .
But the new mclaren kills it ... had seen the prototype fr the last season of mclaren .. it was gold instead of the chrome ... The car looked wild ..

rahul_intlad · 4th February 2007, 00:58

Honda happy with RA107

Honda has concluded its latest test with the new RA107 after completing a four-day session at the Valencia circuit in Spain.

Source:
Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World

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Andretti tests with Honda

Last season's IndyCar 'Rookie of the Year' and Indianapolis 500 runner-up was handed a Formula One test debut in December.

IndyCar Series driver Marco Andretti will join the Honda Racing F1 Team for a second test in Jerez on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 February.

Sources:
Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World
WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information
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rahul_intlad · 4th February 2007, 01:14

The Toyota TF 107 with the Fly kingfisher logo:

Toyota aim high with new F1 car

Tomita said he expected Toyota to challenge the recognised top three - world champions Renault, Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes

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Toyota goes quickest at Valencia
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RacingForIndia · 5th February 2007, 12:12

For all those who think Toyota is going to excel this time, I'd say keep your expectations low.
Thats one team which runs a racing out fit like a corporate center and if Mike Gascoyne can be trusted, Toyota will have to rethink their F1 strategy to start winning races.
They have the biggest budget in F1, no doubt, but how they manage to squander it without turning consistent results is beyond me.

rahul_intlad · 26th February 2007, 22:06

Toyota debut unique nose in Bahrain

Run on the TF107 steered by Jarno Trulli, the solution uniquely attaches the upper element of the front wing to the tip of the nose.

It is understood that the innovation was tested in the hope that it be raced in the season opening Australian grand prix to cure a fundamental understeer problem.

Appearing to extend the original thinking of Williams, Renault and Ferrari, the nose was tested last week alongside the more conventional solution, which was also fitted to the launch-version of the car.

Source:
http://flagworld.auto123.com/en/raci...py?artid=77540
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TF106 Analysis

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khanak · 27th February 2007, 08:11

HondaRacingF1.com - news section - All news

A really different looking car from Honda this time which aims to help promote saving the environment. Its pretty surprising that their sponsers agreed to this though.

Also by logging onto myearthdream.com | coming soon , you can get your name onto the car.

karthik247 · 27th February 2007, 22:47

Ferrari takes control of Bahrain test
Ferrari’s Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen monopolised the top of the Bahrain testing times for the second time in a week as the final pre-season test kicked off on Tuesday.

For more..
itv.com/f1 - Ferrari takes control of Bahrain test

karthik247 · 27th February 2007, 23:41

More on Ferrari F2007

Chassis
-Carbon-fiber and honeycomb composite structure
-Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
-Limited-slip differential
-Semiautomatic sequential electronically
-controlled gearbox - quick shift
-Number of gears: 7 +Reverse
-Ventilated carbon-fiber disc brakes
-Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear

-Length: 4545 mm
-Width: 1796 mm
-Height: 959 mm
-Wheelbase: 3135 mm
-Front track: 1470 mm
-Rear track: 1405 mm
-Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 600 kg
-Wheels (front and rear): 13"

Engine
-Type: 056
-Number of cylinders: 8
-Cylinder block in cast aluminium: V 90°
-Number of valves: 32
-Pneumatic distribution
-Total displacement: 2398 cm3
-Piston bore: 98 mm
-Weight: > 95 kg
-Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection
-Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition
-Fuel: Shell V-Power ULG 62
-Lubricant: Shell SL-0977

The F2007

New Ferrari Logo

MaserQ · 1st March 2007, 00:56

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A really different looking car from Honda this time which aims to help promote saving the environment. Its pretty surprising that their sponsers agreed to this though.

A refreshing concept finally.

In a field full of F1 cars stickered upto the teeth with sponsor logos, this is quite a change. Seems Honda has really gone green and convinced the corporates to tag along too! Good job.

khanak · 1st March 2007, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaserQ

A refreshing concept finally.

In a field full of F1 cars stickered upto the teeth with sponsor logos, this is quite a change. Seems Honda has really gone green and convinced the corporates to tag along too! Good job.

I still feel the car filled with sponsor logos looks better.

karthik247 · 1st March 2007, 21:31

Ferrari on top again in Bahrain
Massa again set the fastest time and out paced nearest rival L.Hamilton by half a second!! Ferrari are on a song now...

1. F.Massa - 1m30.640s
2. L.Hamilton - 1m31.178s
3. K.Raikkonen - 1m31.490s

prince85 · 1st March 2007, 22:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by karthik247

Ferrari on top again in Bahrain
Massa again set the fastest time and out paced nearest rival L.Hamilton by half a second!! Ferrari are on a song now...

1. F.Massa - 1m30.640s
2. L.Hamilton - 1m31.178s
3. K.Raikkonen - 1m31.490s

Well FM has been faster than that in todays final test before the opening round in Australia

As far as i know the top-5 results in todays test session were as follows

1. Felipe Massa - 1:29.889
2. Heikki Kovalainen - 1:30.384
3. Giancarlo Fisichella - 1:30.498
4. Kimi Raikkonen - 1:30.534
5. Fernando Alonso - 1:30.564

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4th February 2007, 00:46	#32
varun_patra BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: mumbai Posts: 469 Thanked: 5 Times	The new renault looks neat .. i dont think a lotta people will like it though . But the new mclaren kills it ... had seen the prototype fr the last season of mclaren .. it was gold instead of the chrome ... The car looked wild ..
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4th February 2007, 00:58	#33
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Honda happy with RA107 Honda has concluded its latest test with the new RA107 after completing a four-day session at the Valencia circuit in Spain. Source: Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World ************************************************ * Andretti tests with Honda Last season's IndyCar 'Rookie of the Year' and Indianapolis 500 runner-up was handed a Formula One test debut in December. IndyCar Series driver Marco Andretti will join the Honda Racing F1 Team for a second test in Jerez on Wednesday 7 and Thursday 8 February. Sources: Sky Sports - The Best Sport Coverage From Around The World WhoWon.com ... The Internet Source for Motorsports News and Information ************************************************ **** Last edited by rahul_intlad : 4th February 2007 at 01:16.
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4th February 2007, 01:14	#34
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	The Toyota TF 107 with the Fly kingfisher logo: Toyota aim high with new F1 car Tomita said he expected Toyota to challenge the recognised top three - world champions Renault, Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes ******************************************** Toyota goes quickest at Valencia ******************************************** Last edited by rahul_intlad : 4th February 2007 at 01:27.
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5th February 2007, 12:12	#35
RacingForIndia BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 482 Thanked: 36 Times View My Garage	For all those who think Toyota is going to excel this time, I'd say keep your expectations low. Thats one team which runs a racing out fit like a corporate center and if Mike Gascoyne can be trusted, Toyota will have to rethink their F1 strategy to start winning races. They have the biggest budget in F1, no doubt, but how they manage to squander it without turning consistent results is beyond me.
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26th February 2007, 22:06	#36
rahul_intlad Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,579 Thanked: 4 Times	Toyota debut unique nose in Bahrain Run on the TF107 steered by Jarno Trulli, the solution uniquely attaches the upper element of the front wing to the tip of the nose. It is understood that the innovation was tested in the hope that it be raced in the season opening Australian grand prix to cure a fundamental understeer problem. Appearing to extend the original thinking of Williams, Renault and Ferrari, the nose was tested last week alongside the more conventional solution, which was also fitted to the launch-version of the car. Source: http://flagworld.auto123.com/en/raci...py?artid=77540 *********************************** TF106 Analysis** Please use link for details: TOYOTA F1 TEAM official site
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27th February 2007, 08:11	#37
khanak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai/Toronto Posts: 2,799 Thanked: 268 Times View My Garage	HondaRacingF1.com - news section - All news A really different looking car from Honda this time which aims to help promote saving the environment. Its pretty surprising that their sponsers agreed to this though. Also by logging onto myearthdream.com \| coming soon , you can get your name onto the car. Last edited by khanak : 27th February 2007 at 08:17.
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27th February 2007, 22:47	#38
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Ferrari takes control of Bahrain test Ferrari’s Felipe Massa and Kimi Raikkonen monopolised the top of the Bahrain testing times for the second time in a week as the final pre-season test kicked off on Tuesday. For more.. itv.com/f1 - Ferrari takes control of Bahrain test
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27th February 2007, 23:41	#39
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	More on Ferrari F2007 Chassis -Carbon-fiber and honeycomb composite structure -Ferrari longitudinal gearbox -Limited-slip differential -Semiautomatic sequential electronically -controlled gearbox - quick shift -Number of gears: 7 +Reverse -Ventilated carbon-fiber disc brakes -Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear -Length: 4545 mm -Width: 1796 mm -Height: 959 mm -Wheelbase: 3135 mm -Front track: 1470 mm -Rear track: 1405 mm -Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 600 kg -Wheels (front and rear): 13" Engine -Type: 056 -Number of cylinders: 8 -Cylinder block in cast aluminium: V 90° -Number of valves: 32 -Pneumatic distribution -Total displacement: 2398 cm3 -Piston bore: 98 mm -Weight: > 95 kg -Magneti Marelli digital electronic injection -Magneti Marelli static electronic ignition -Fuel: Shell V-Power ULG 62 -Lubricant: Shell SL-0977 *The F2007* *New Ferrari Logo*
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1st March 2007, 21:31	#42
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Ferrari on top again in Bahrain Massa again set the fastest time and out paced nearest rival L.Hamilton by half a second!! Ferrari are on a song now... 1. F.Massa - 1m30.640s 2. L.Hamilton - 1m31.178s 3. K.Raikkonen - 1m31.490s Last edited by karthik247 : 1st March 2007 at 21:32.
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