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Sidepod philosophy is similar to Mercedes, but I don't know how much to take from the renders. If the car runs in Fiorano today, hopefully we get some actual photos.
The fact that Ferrari said they're bringing an "A-spec" car for the first test also makes me not want to look too much into this car.
Sidepod philosophy is similar to Mercedes, but I don't know how much to take from the renders. If the car runs in Fiorano today, hopefully we get some actual photos.
The fact that Ferrari said they're bringing an "A-spec" car for the first test also makes me not want to look too much into this car.
Looks similar to the renders but like you said, there were reports this isnt what the final car will look like
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I think I can spot a hole in the diffuser similar to Merc from the rear diffuser shot. Very similar sidepod concept to Mercedes too. Also similar front suspension and brake ducts like Merc. We're already seeing convergence
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I think I can spot a hole in the diffuser similar to Merc from the rear diffuser shot. Very similar sidepod concept to Mercedes too. Also similar front suspension and brake ducts like Merc. We're already seeing convergence
Yep, it's there (the diffuser hole). Seems like a feature that we will probably see a lot on these cars.
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