Mercedes AMG F1 W03 (pre-launch speculation)

[yace]

That is pretty thin..Would be very difficult to pass a crash test?

i think it will be ok, it's the same nose of last season with reduced width

[Gerhardsa]

That is pretty thin..Would be very difficult to pass a crash test?

i think it will be ok, it's the same nose of last season with reduced width

OK, however i dont think it would take on that shape... I guess the more conventional (if one can call this stepped nose conventional) shape like Lotus or Force India, but I am guessing very RBR like(maybe?).
I am curious as to how the car will perform, because it seems Ferrari, and RBR are quite interested to see the new Merc.
I can almost say that I am quietly optimistic, and praying for a good car [-o<

[Gerhardsa]

I love the ESPN F1 sites main headline

Red Bull wary of new Mercedes

Come on Ross and the Boys!

[yace]

we will know next tuesday. but it's about 90% sure the car will have the nose i drew

@hail22: the pull rod at the front? i don't belive it because it was a big risk from ferrari

[Mr.S]

This season may not be Michael Schumacher's last in Formula One with reports claiming Daimler are wanting to extend the German's contract.

Schumacher returned to Formula One in 2010 having been lurred back into the sport by former Ferrari man Ross Brawn and the opportunity to race for an all-German team in Mercedes GP.

Although he has yet to taste the success that many associate with Schumacher; race victories and World titles; the 43-year-old has made steady progress over the last two years.

And should 2012 prove to be another step in the right direction, Schumacher could yet sign an extension.

"He is still the icon of motor sport," Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche told dpa.

The report added that he believes working with Schumacher is "attractive opportunity" and that the seven-time World Champ "only" costs Mercedes GP seven million euros per year.


SOURCE -> Planet F1

[Gerhardsa]

Yeah that because I think Merc along with MSC still have a point they wanna prove to everyone... that the old man can still win with a fast enough car

[Gerhardsa]

That is pretty thin..Would be very difficult to pass a crash test?

You dont think it would look like this?

[Thedutch]

Look guys i just found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH1Kaf7hNAk
Not good quality but its something.

Edit: When you stop the vid at 0.12 you can see the nose clearly.

[Wasaby]

As seen today in Silverstone!! (Even if it is hard to catch as it is damn fast!:0)The brand new Merc F1 W03!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH1Kaf7hNAk

[JohnsonsEvilTwin]

Look guys i just found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QH1Kaf7hNAk
Not good quality but its something.

Yes I just saw this video....

Its legit from what I can tell. Hes getting into a better position as we speak!

[Schurcedes]

Looks like it's got a stepped nose.

[JohnsonsEvilTwin]

Freeze capture shows a defintive stepped nose....


Welcome to the W03

[pocketmoon]

http://www.f1zone.net/news/late-launch- ... ial/12336/

Building a little more on the Newey article from earlier but mainly similar to what we know already.

“It must be something that can be copied quite quickly, otherwise they wouldn’t try so hard to keep it secret.” - Adrian Newey

Mr Newey doesn't get it It comes down to maximising your advantage, even if it's only 1 or 2 races. MGP need a win.

[elf341]

Yep definitely stepped nose. Unless I'm mistaken, it also seems to have ferrari-style stretched front-wing attachment struts - which is similar to that in Yace's W03-guess illustration.

[Gerhardsa]

http://www.f1zone.net/news/late-launch- ... ial/12336/

Building a little more on the Newey article from earlier but mainly similar to what we know already.

“It must be something that can be copied quite quickly, otherwise they wouldn’t try so hard to keep it secret.” - Adrian Newey

Mr Newey doesn't get it It comes down to maximising your advantage, even if it's only 1 or 2 races. MGP need a win.

Of course Mr Newey gets it. He knows all about it. but he wants to know as soon as possible what MErc has so he can see how it will benefit the RB, thats why he is basically making this statement (i feel)