Melbourne Grand Prix: Photo thread

**Hornet** · 23rd March 2011, 17:16

Originally Posted by ferrari1.8t

I'm super excited!! I cant wait for this weekend! Forza Ferrari!

...is it just my eyes, or did we bring 2 different spec front wings?

Looks like the top wing element has different edges, with the top set having a sharper edge.

**Ken** · 23rd March 2011, 18:38

Great pics Thanx a million on behalf of those like me who cant be there

**Ste** · 23rd March 2011, 18:51

Yea the top wing is the old one, the one below is the new one - much wider wing supports and flat edges on the top element.

**Tifosi** · 23rd March 2011, 19:08

Ah yes, the beginning of the inevitable yet pointless photo opportunities. Next will be MW de-fluffing a wallaby or Lewis getting nicked for a traffic offence...

**Nova** · 23rd March 2011, 19:22

Unless they wanted everyone to see those wings....well, everyones going to see them sooner than later..
Lets hope the other drivers see them from behind..

**Salvador Dali** · 23rd March 2011, 20:48

Let the spying start!!!

Originally Posted by http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/

Originally Posted by http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/

**Rob** · 23rd March 2011, 21:21

Originally Posted by ferrari1.8t

I'm super excited!! I cant wait for this weekend! Forza Ferrari!

...is it just my eyes, or did we bring 2 different spec front wings?

the bottom wing, where the main wing meets the end plates, it is a incline (gentle) while on the top wing (old. if you like) it has a sharpe incline then sudden drop. The endplates are alot more shaped this time, looks as if not so simple as we saw last years. They come alway to the top of the end plate. There is also a splitter (turning vain) in between the 2 big turning vains behind the wing supports on the new wing.

**scuderiafan** · 23rd March 2011, 22:29

i think the new wings have arrived, but maybe they've been covered up, and i dont think ferrari will let them be photographed so early.

**Salvador Dali** · 24th March 2011, 00:11

IMHO I don't think we can use "so early" any more. The first race is at hand and all must be seen by the FIA and most will be seen by photographers. What has been done is done... All the new ideas and inovations will have to wait till Turkey or even Spain.

Now it is time so show the cards and let the drivers do the talking! Let them roll...

**ferrari1.8t** · 24th March 2011, 00:25

Originally Posted by Rob

the bottom wing, where the main wing meets the end plates, it is a incline (gentle) while on the top wing (old. if you like) it has a sharpe incline then sudden drop. The endplates are alot more shaped this time, looks as if not so simple as we saw last years. They come alway to the top of the end plate. There is also a splitter (turning vain) in between the 2 big turning vains behind the wing supports on the new wing.

Thanks for the explanation! I could definetly tell that one was the "old" and one was the "new". I'm just curious if Ferrari has another wing in store that they are hiding. Also, why did they bring both new and old wings? Hopefully they don't have a problem like RB last year when Vettel got a new wing fitted and Webber got the old. You would assume by now they(Ferrari) would know which wing works best.

**dfunk257** · 24th March 2011, 13:33

Originally Posted by Rob

the bottom wing, where the main wing meets the end plates, it is a incline (gentle) while on the top wing (old. if you like) it has a sharpe incline then sudden drop. The endplates are alot more shaped this time, looks as if not so simple as we saw last years. They come alway to the top of the end plate. There is also a splitter (turning vain) in between the 2 big turning vains behind the wing supports on the new wing.

Hey guys yes you are right, they have brought 2 different wings to Melbourne, I took plenty of pics of them today.
I took the most fantastic photos today but unfortunately I can't upload them until I get back home.
But I got in and above pit lane today and got some great shots of the garage and the mechanics doing practise pit stops from above, can't wait to show all of you.

Cheers.
Dom.

FORZA FERRARI!

**Hornet** · 24th March 2011, 14:03

Originally Posted by dfunk257

Hey guys yes you are right, they have brought 2 different wings to Melbourne, I took plenty of pics of them today.
I took the most fantastic photos today but unfortunately I can't upload them until I get back home.
But I got in and above pit lane today and got some great shots of the garage and the mechanics doing practise pit stops from above, can't wait to show all of you.

Cheers.
Dom.

FORZA FERRARI!

The more the merrier. Looking forward to it

**Ste** · 24th March 2011, 16:17

Here's the video of Vettel sheep shearing.

Quite funny - "That's not a knife..."

Might only be available to UK viewers.

Click Me

**Katu** · 24th March 2011, 17:28

Originally Posted by Ste

Here's the video of Vettel sheep shearing.

Quite funny - "That's not a knife..."

Might only be available to UK viewers.

Click Me

worked for me
poor animals, they leave you naked and photographers are taking pictures of it

**Salvador Dali** · 24th March 2011, 19:14

Some more pics on new cars from Melbourne. This one made me think - Mercedes has a twin radiator in the side pods...

Originally Posted by Scarbsf1

**Ste** · 24th March 2011, 19:17

Originally Posted by Salvador Dali

Some more pics on new cars from Melbourne. This one made me think - Mercedes has a twin radiator in the side pods...

Yea, Scarbs will be writing an article about it soon. He's only written this so far:

double stacked radiator arrangement with the mercedes sidepods. This explains the splitter seen inside the sidepod inlet.

**burak karakutuk** · 24th March 2011, 19:19

http://www.f1technical.net/forum/vie...9209&start=630
very good informations and pics you must check this

**UPz** · 24th March 2011, 20:56

waited soo long this thread

**Rob** · 24th March 2011, 21:40

Originally Posted by ferrari1.8t

Thanks for the explanation! I could definetly tell that one was the "old" and one was the "new". I'm just curious if Ferrari has another wing in store that they are hiding. Also, why did they bring both new and old wings? Hopefully they don't have a problem like RB last year when Vettel got a new wing fitted and Webber got the old. You would assume by now they(Ferrari) would know which wing works best.

have 2 sorts of wing for race weekends. The newer wing, looks as if it will produce a bit more downforce and help with front end grip and air flow around side and under the floor. While the "old" wing looks as if it will produce bit less downforce.