Makes a current F-1 car look like....
 

.........go karts on steroids....this is a real race car!





xoxoxoo:thumbsup:

That engine sounds wonderful!!!

Hey bobby, I'm looking forward to seeing the 2009 chassis, supposedly devoid of all the winglets and miscellaneous aero devices, although I don't think I'll like the rear wing based on what I've seen. We'll never get back to the classic lines in these videos but it should look better. I hope. And slicks, too!!!

couldn't find any pics of '09 cars yet....

2009 cars are suprising says an insider
Friday, 07 November 2008
Nov.7 (GMM) Observers will get a "tremendous shock" when the first 2009-specification formula one cars are unveiled, according to a figure close to the development of Renault's next single seater.

Alfonso Martinez, head of the Spanish arm of the technology consulting firm Altran, is working with a group of Madrid-based engineers on aspects of the R29 machine.

Next year, slick tyres and KERS are set to arrive in formula one, but Martinez said the most visually dramatic changes are the result of sweeping aerodynamic limitations.

Bodywork add-ons like flip-ups and winglets have been completely banned, the front wing is bigger, and Williams recently tried a 2009-spec rear wing; dramatically higher and smaller than in 2008.

Referring to the impact of the new bodywork rules, Martinez told the Spanish sports daily Marca: "The shock is going to be tremendous when these cars are seen."

He is not sure the changes will have the desired effect in inspiring more overtaking.

"There continues to be a lot of dirty air in the (car's) wake, although less than before."

I'm looking forward to the new season more than I have for ages.

If the FIA has its way with this single manufacturer engine push, I think 2009 will be the swan song for Formula 1. Manufacturer and technology diversity was just as much a part of the allure of F1 as is driver diversity. By constantly whittling down what manufacturers can and can't do in the name of cost savings, F1 is slowly turning into a spec racing league.

One can only hope that Mosley and Ecclestone can be swayed from tinkering with one of the great pillars that makes Formula 1 the sport that it is.

Long live "Formula Libre" !!! ........... run what you brung !

xoxoxoo

Ferrari is not too keen on what the FIA is proposing, to say the least.

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I can't imagine the proposed changes will happen. Probably more like longer life engines (3 or 4 races instead of 2), less testing and possibly even freezing the formula for a set number of years. How many millions have the teams spent on the new less aero chassis? Or KERS? Or even readapting to slicks?