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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 05:28 AM
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makes me sad to think that the average person will assume that the goofy little t-wing is the optimal aerodynamic solution for a car when it is really the malignant byproduct of a poorly written rulebook

scarbs points out that the shark fin actually has a cooling duct coming out the top
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Alonso heard Booley was gonna copy his helmet so he changed it up.

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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 05:35 AM
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Merc's t-wing reminds me of the angry anteater.

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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 05:57 AM
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that's battleship gray doe.
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 07:23 AM
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Alonso got 12 laps in today. Oil leak at front of engine.

Meanwhile Merc, Ferrari, Williams during race syms essentially.

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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 07:27 AM
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But the McLaren is Orange!!

and don't forget they stuck a tiny "speedy Kiwi" graphic behind the suspension.


Old Feb 27, 2017 | 08:35 AM
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Merc's t-wing reminds me of the angry anteater.

Old Feb 27, 2017 | 08:41 AM
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Ferrari looking sporty on day juan.
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 08:42 AM
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Vettel within a tenth of Hamilton on the harder tire? And we know Mercedes isn't sandbagging because Lauda said they wouldnt. This season might actually be interesting.

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Old Feb 27, 2017 | 08:47 AM
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Slanted top of sidepods on the Red Bull remind me of the Eagle Champ Car chassis.
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 08:54 AM
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a flightless bird, appropriate
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 10:57 AM
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Just noticed the Toro Rosso nose looks similar to the Mercedes nose.

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So is cooling exit? Could T wing be working to keep exiting hot air away from the rear wing?
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 11:24 AM
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If true how is Boulliar going to spin it as being Honda's fault?

Although not sure if Mclaren design the tank or wood Honda? First thought was McLaren since it is integral to the chassis but then it is a PU part...
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Better shot of the Williams fin fins plus a bonus close shot of the Williams rear.
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 11:45 AM
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He will blame Castrol/BP since they are the rookies in their partnership.
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williams looking sexy doe
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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williams looking sexy doe
From this view looks like it has good TV reception.


Wonder if Williams plan a fin heat exit as well. Looks like there is room for it.
Old Feb 27, 2017 | 12:10 PM
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Is McLaren still leading the least amount of testing mileage championship?
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I bet 90W wouldn't have leaked.
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None left. Johnny Tran made Ted drink it all.



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