2021 Alpine F1 Team

[ME4ME]

Not every race car runs without fans, F1 is so extreme that the cars only sit still for 2.5 seconds in the pits and 30-45 seconds at the race start. Loads of other race/rally cars run a fan because in reality a lot of other formula cars run in more varied conditions. Some junior formula cars are fitted with fans because owners dont have fully prepped teams of engineers to monitor engine temp.
The other piece of logic is that is the car has the space- fit a fan. (F1 cars dont have the space) and Because a race engine is highly strung and costs ££££ to rebuild if you cook it. - add an electric fan for a few hundred quid- to protect your 50 grand engine. It would be a false economy..(like buying a 50 grand car but fitting budget tyres) But yes your right- once a race car goes into private ownership- creature comforts are often added to allow the owner more flexibility when using the car.. servo brakes, better cooling, power steering, interior lights...

Read that in Fernando's voice
All the time you have to leave the space

[dr_cooke]

This should be a good compromise
https://www.motorsportretro.com/2018/02 ... -for-sale/

Looks nice!

Why are there cooling fans on a racing car!?
https://3f9r0i2k7ubg3w6ysq87ndd1-wpengi ... 220-10.jpg

Edit -- Or have they been retrofitted to avoid the inconvenience of needing to bring leaf blowers to historic demonstration events?

Not every race car runs without fans, F1 is so extreme that the cars only sit still for 2.5 seconds in the pits and 30-45 seconds at the race start. Loads of other race/rally cars run a fan because in reality a lot of other formula cars run in more varied conditions. Some junior formula cars are fitted with fans because owners dont have fully prepped teams of engineers to monitor engine temp.
The other piece of logic is that is the car has the space- fit a fan. (F1 cars dont have the space) and Because a race engine is highly strung and costs ££££ to rebuild if you cook it. - add an electric fan for a few hundred quid- to protect your 50 grand engine. It would be a false economy..(like buying a 50 grand car but fitting budget tyres) But yes your right- once a race car goes into private ownership- creature comforts are often added to allow the owner more flexibility when using the car.. servo brakes, better cooling, power steering, interior lights...

In fact no race car is allowed to race with fans today. Fans not allowed in the circuits in most of the world...

[Wouter]

Fernando Alonso will take no part in Alpine's 2021 Formula 1 car launch next week as he continues his preparations for the new season following a cycling accident.

"We regret to confirm that Fernando Alonso will not be present for the media Q&A on this occasion," the team stated.

"The sanitary situation and corresponding regulations in place do not allow him to do any communications and marketing activities while he undertakes his critical season preparation.

"We will instead publish a Q&A with Fernando for media use and he will be available for media in Bahrain for official pre-season testing."

The virtual launch will be conducted from the UK, but the existing travel restrictions in place mean that elite sportsmen travelling from overseas can only avoid self-isolation to attend competitive events.

[Macklaren]

Hmmmm...he cannot Zoom? seems fishy. But hope he's back in the car for the test

[Manoah2u]

Fernando Alonso will take no part in Alpine's 2021 Formula 1 car launch next week as he continues his preparations for the new season following a cycling accident.

"We regret to confirm that Fernando Alonso will not be present for the media Q&A on this occasion," the team stated.

"The sanitary situation and corresponding regulations in place do not allow him to do any communications and marketing activities while he undertakes his critical season preparation.

"We will instead publish a Q&A with Fernando for media use and he will be available for media in Bahrain for official pre-season testing."

The virtual launch will be conducted from the UK, but the existing travel restrictions in place mean that elite sportsmen travelling from overseas can only avoid self-isolation to attend competitive events.

still some toothache i guess

[diffuser]

Fernando Alonso will take no part in Alpine's 2021 Formula 1 car launch next week as he continues his preparations for the new season following a cycling accident.

"We regret to confirm that Fernando Alonso will not be present for the media Q&A on this occasion," the team stated.

"The sanitary situation and corresponding regulations in place do not allow him to do any communications and marketing activities while he undertakes his critical season preparation.

"We will instead publish a Q&A with Fernando for media use and he will be available for media in Bahrain for official pre-season testing."

The virtual launch will be conducted from the UK, but the existing travel restrictions in place mean that elite sportsmen travelling from overseas can only avoid self-isolation to attend competitive events.

still some toothache i guess

Or getting into the UK.

[Mateo]

He is the graphic designer of the car, so he can’t hardly say anything else.

[Manoah2u]

He is the graphic designer of the car, so he can’t hardly say anything else.

I'm very happy for Sean. To do what you love, and then get discovered by what you love,
and then to actually do what you love for real, and actually get paid for it, is a dream come true.

Sean i think is the 'modern' embodyment of dreams coming true. very happy for this man.

[Blackout]

I modified the original and 'The Race' livery a bit

[silver]

I modified the original and 'The Race' livery a bit
https://i.imgur.com/ilhyOKu.jpg

Will they go matte livery, which is becoming a trend?

[adrianjordan]

I hope not. I want more shiny cars lol

[PowerandtheGlory]

I just hope its a radical design.. not safe and predictable.. all thr online concepts and renders usually end up better than the car itself..!

[Mateo]

Which one do you like ?
Which one would you like ?

[RedNEO]

Alonso releases first video after accident

[RedNEO]

Which one do you like ?
Which one would you like ?

https://zupimages.net/up/21/09/fozp.jpeg

Middle one