Force India VJM07 Pre-launch Speculation

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Holm86 wrote:Much of this talk of teamwear and sponsors isnt really about the car. Should be in the team thread.
Unless they use the shirt to cover the car for the reveal.
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CBeck113 wrote:
Holm86 wrote:Much of this talk of teamwear and sponsors isnt really about the car. Should be in the team thread.
Unless they use the shirt to cover the car for the reveal.
Good one :D It would do the job :-)

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CoventryClimax wrote:The new team kit is a bit 'bold'
http://i.imgur.com/qBDNy85.jpg

Massive new sponsor in the shape of lubricant brand roshfrans, Mexican, how convenient!

Will feature on overalls, rear wing endplates and driver helmets! Also appears to have added red to the force India colours....

So expect a 'adjusted' livery on the VJM07 when it comes out.
This is not team's official overalls. It seems that it's made only for the sponsorship event as the final one yet to revealed to public. We would see similar color as VJM06 with SAHARA and Telemex logo.

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Hulkenberg says in AMuS that the 2014 FI sidepods do not look very different, apart from the central exhaust...

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/form ... 97149.html

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More RRB like than going for anything "cut" like previous FI or Sauber/McLaren.
Motorsport Graduate in search of team experience ;)

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Blackout wrote:Hulkenberg says in AMuS that the 2014 FI sidepods do not look very different, apart from the central exhaust...

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/form ... 97149.html
What is the new car?
Hulkenberg: A little bit different. Of course stand for the laity of the narrower front wing and the distinctive nose eye that looks a bit strange. Not so pretty. The fact that the lower rear wing is missing, is not so easy to recognize for the fan at first sight to the TV. He was well hidden. The car is relatively simple. The side boxes are not great otherwise, except for the exhaust pipes, which are now no longer allowed to be there.
Rough Google translation, but the "not so pretty" came through loud and clear.
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slimfitcasual wrote:
Blackout wrote:Hulkenberg says in AMuS that the 2014 FI sidepods do not look very different, apart from the central exhaust...

http://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/form ... 97149.html
What is the new car?
Hulkenberg: A little bit different. Of course stand for the laity of the narrower front wing and the distinctive nose eye that looks a bit strange. Not so pretty. The fact that the lower rear wing is missing, is not so easy to recognize for the fan at first sight to the TV. He was well hidden. The car is relatively simple. The side boxes are not great otherwise, except for the exhaust pipes, which are now no longer allowed to be there.
Rough Google translation, but the "not so pretty" came through loud and clear.
let me fix that for you
What does the new car look like?

Hulkenberg: "A bit different. For those that have been unaware, offcourse the smaller front wing and the distinctive nose will come to focus, it looks like it'll take some time getting used to - It's not so pretty. The fact that the lower rear wing is missing at first sight isn't so easy to see since it was quite hidden. The car is relatively simple. The sidepods aren't notably different - except for the exhaust pipes, which aren't allowed to be there anymore."
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Sp force India isn't worried about looks they just want results that's good I for one prefe a winning car over a good looking looser.. I mean it might be ugly but if it fights I welcome it..
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I Think Force india F1 is getting ready to unveil VJM07 today. Came across this post in their Facebook Page
Really excited... :mrgreen:
Good morning to all our #BestFans!

Are you ready for something special? It's a special day at our headquarters and we have a surprise in store for you!

What is that, you ask? Just watch this space - it's going to be a big day...

Check out this link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/forceindiaf1

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rahulsampath wrote:I Think Force india F1 is getting ready to unveil VJM07 today. Came across this post in their Facebook Page
Really excited... :mrgreen:
Good morning to all our #BestFans!

Are you ready for something special? It's a special day at our headquarters and we have a surprise in store for you!

What is that, you ask? Just watch this space - it's going to be a big day...

Check out this link for more info: https://www.facebook.com/forceindiaf1
Either that or a video/sound clip of the fist engine start up? :-) Their launch date is still unconfirmed so its possible.

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https://twitter.com/clubforce/status/425915755347972096 Nice livery. I like the bunny at the rear wing :mrgreen:

Looks like a B-type nose, a sidepod that extends a bit to to the rear wheels, additionial air inlet behind the camera.
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That livery is nice. Love the black :-)

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http://www.forceindiaf1.com/news/detail ... k-for-2014
22 Jan 2014


Sahara Force India revealed its dynamic new look today, offering fans and media a first impression of how the VJM07 will look when it is officially presented at next week’s Jerez test session.

The new livery brings a fresh trackside image for the team with the introduction of black alongside the traditional colours of saffron, white and green.

“The VJM07 looks stunning and the new livery reflects the way Sahara Force India is evolving,” says Vijay Mallya. “I’ve always believed our cars have been the most eye-catching, but adding black as a main colour gives us a fierce new look.”

Key to the new look is the introduction of several commercial partners. The logo of telecommunications brand, Claro, appears on the engine cover and signals the start of a multi-year deal with the famous Mexican brand. There will be prominent Claro branding on the drivers’ suits and team kit.

The rear wing end plate now includes branding from Roshfrans, the lubricant oils specialists, following last week’s announcement of a multi-year partnership with the team.

The new livery also sees branding from Astana, a foundation that supports sporting initiatives by promoting the capital city of Kazakhstan. The Astana logo is positioned on the side of the VJM07’s nose.

“It’s been a busy winter for us on the technical and commercial front,” explains Vijay. “When I founded the team my first ambition was to launch the first Indian team on the grid, but the next stage in our evolution is to develop a global brand. I think that ambition is reflected in the partners we are working with and our world class driver line-up. It certainly feels as though there is the potential for 2014 to be our strongest season yet.”

As well as new colours, the changes beneath the skin of the VJM07 are even more extensive due to the new technical regulations. “The new rules have presented us with a huge challenge, but I’m very proud of the approach we have taken and the direction of the technical team,” says Vijay. “It will be fascinating to see how different teams have interpreted the rules and at this stage it’s impossible to predict who has done the best job.”

Technical Director, Andrew Green, is quick to emphasise just how different the VJM07 is compared to its predecessor: “Almost every single part is a new design, from the front wing right back to the diffuser. The genetics of the VJM07 still lie in the 2013 car, but we've had to achieve the same results in a slightly different way.”

Andrew says accommodating the power unit was the biggest challenge: “It's been a massive job to accommodate all the changes to the power unit - it's the biggest change I've witnessed in the sport since I started in 1990. Cooling has been the biggest challenge with most of last summer taken up trying to understand the cooling requirements of the power unit, and how best to optimise it in the chassis.”

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Looks damn good!

Seems like anteater nose, ain't it?

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I rarely comment on liveries, but this one looks good. It is somehow reminiscent of Sauber, but it's a nice mix. The nose doesn't look that bad either, but let's reserve the final judgement. I mean, it may be the retired penis design ...

Rene Dias from Lotus thinks it's to hide the approach as longer as possible.
https://twitter.com/eddstrawF1/status/4 ... 2824410112
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