F14-T- Development & News

[Nero Horse]

Mercedes and Ferrari have the most beautiful nose on the grid.

Totally agree with that. I don't understand at all why some people keep complaining about our nose. The car, including the nose, looks absolutely gorgeous and under these regulations it's the best possible solution for the nose design. It's a real blessing that we didn't choose to go with the ridiculous dildo nose design like some others did. I must say that I even like this low nose more than the high noses of previous years. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the way our car/car's nose looks.

[DIEK]

https://twitter.com/AMorteF/status/458517313307033600
(Vía f1technical) pic.twitter.com/Cr4dt1Qx6I


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[PadGeT]

Totally agree with that. I don't understand at all why some people keep complaining about our nose. The car, including the nose, looks absolutely gorgeous and under these regulations it's the best possible solution for the nose design. It's a real blessing that we didn't choose to go with the ridiculous dildo nose design like some others did. I must say that I even like this low nose more than the high noses of previous years. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the way our car/car's nose looks.

Because they dont know how to potray their anger towards Stefano?

[tifosi1993]

Crash test will be happening this week.

[Majki2111]

I think taht is just from one user from f1technical...

[Majki2111]

[Hornet]

Crash test will be happening this week.

That looks really ugly, lol. Bad photoshop work I hope

[PadGeT]

Lol isnt that Mers nose solution ?

[Nero Horse]

Crash test will be happening this week.

Oh maaan, that's some bad CGI

[tifosi1993]

That looks really ugly, lol. Bad photoshop work I hope

Its a random concept nose from f1news.it

[mrnl]

That nose is so not going make it on the car. I can understand why people are speculating as Mercedes have a similar BUT definitely not the same aero configuration. In any case, the nose is not a huge differentiating factor and its doing its job fine so wouldn't expect anything major there. While we're on it, the graphic representing the blown wheel nut is not correct either, it's sole purpose is to aid outwash and can't do what is shown on the picture ;)

Re. Barcelona, we all know that all teams bring major upgrades when the European leg of the season kicks in. Hopefully we can improve performance relatively to what other do. So think along the lines of wings and floor space around the sidepods, plus some internal optimisation and another software update.

[diesel08]

Italian card information with a totally transformed and Ferrari can be seen in Barcelona. The Italians are the Auto Sprint , according to information in Spain a new design will be available for orrkúppal that allegedly have also gone through the mandatory crash test. These innovations included the new leader of the wing, spoiler, new floor, and a modified rear wing will arrive. The Speedweek addition, the rear suspension according továbbfejelesztésén Maranello has been working well - is said to McLaren receiving more downforce producing wing profile can test. But do not stop engine room: although the development of resources have been frozen before the start of the tournament, having to increase the reliability of the FIA's permission can be changed according to the news of Renault after Ferrari also innovates - such as motor control as well....

[PadGeT]

wow, after Bahrain everyone seemed so desperate to see Ferrari stop for 2014 and work on 2015. what happened now?

[Rob]

Ferrari F14 T - blown wheel hubs20 April 2014

Ferrari introduced a new front axle and brake duct assembly in Shanghai that bleeds airflow from the brake cooling duct through a duct in the centre of the axle. The idea is to direct this airflow through the axle so that it exits just behind the front tyre, into a low pressure area where the flow is coming away from the ground. When working correctly, this concept will make brake cooling much more efficient and will also reduce the overall drag of the car. However, it is by no means a new idea - Williams used it in 2013 and Red Bull currently run a similar system.

[mkable1370]

I just hope that the new aero parts and the engine at 100% will bring us extramly close to Merc

If Autosprint is to be believed, then Ferrari are already crash-testing a new nose and have also received FIA approval for PU modifications based on improving reliability.

A rough Bing translation of yesterday's Autosprint article:


The fourth round of the World Championship, the challenge of non-Mercedes, went to Ferrari. The Red Bull so far had been higher, but Alonso in Shanghai took a podium that the same men of Milton Keynes believed unattainable.

"If we had different strategies would not be easy to stand in front of Fernando – admits in fact Christian Horner – which had a much higher straightline speed".

Between the two teams is already aerodynamic challenge, in view of Barcelona. Adrian Newey was not in China, because preparing for RB10 innovations. And even Ferrari, finally, not sleeping. On F14T expects a revamped aerodynamics including a modified nose that is already facing a crash-test.
It must be considered that neither Ferrari nor Red Bull can change too many things on the engine, due to the "freezing" to projects in force since 28 February. But the two OEMs have sought and received by the Fia granted some interventions (as per rule) on the basis of reliability and performance. Renault has already changed the lubrication circuit of turbo, the tree of the Mgu-K and exhaust notes. Ferrari has also worked on the mappings.

The difference in speed on the straight view in Shanghai in favour of red (not in the race, but that depends on scie and DRS) is explained by a reduction in aerodynamic drag, due for example to changes on brakes and hubs took F14 T. Both the teams will work on this aspect in order to compensate for the shortcomings of their respective engines. At the moment the F14 T is favoured on the straights and the RB10 under traction, while the fast curves are both pretty good.

Alberto Antonini

[Stormsearcher]

I wish we could get rid of that ugly nose by Spain..

I think its a nice nose. It has a certain aggressiveness to it.

[PadGeT]

Gosh, there is some serious pace difference in corners between Maccas and Ferrari, I love it. Long may this continue. Hope Sam stays there in Macca and makes Prodromou inefficient like him. (wishful thinking I know!!)

[Majki2111]

I think Magnussen was on old tyres.

[PadGeT]

I think Magnussen was on old tyres.

Good point, I didn't consider that. haven't yet watched the race.

[Winter]

I think Magnussen was on old tyres.

Yes, if I remember right, Lotus overtake Mangust right after that..

[Gould]

Its a random concept nose from f1news.it

Looks a lot like the Merc nose with the SF paintjob photoshopped onto it. Something we'll see on the F-14T?

[PadGeT]

While we're on it, the graphic representing the blown wheel nut is not correct either, it's sole purpose is to aid outwash and can't do what is shown on the picture ;)

The graphic shoes the outwash effect by the open ended wheel nut. I don't get what you saw incorrect in the graphic.

[LAROSA SpA]

100% photoshop look at the pylon connections, kerning not matching, asphalt between the nose and the wing, the twisted shape of the italian flag & the poor cut lines around the fw

[zike]

twin-tusked nose in Spain or Merc style nose?

[AfterLife]

twin-tusked nose in Spain or Merc style nose?

If the rumors were true, hopefully the second one.

[AfterLife]

If the Ferrari's new Shell fuel rumor was true, i wonder how RedBull have that info!?

[alonso888]

If the Ferrari's new Shell fuel rumor was true, i wonder how RedBull have that info!?

What rumors? :O

[gjoko-mkd]

That our pace in China was better that Bahrain thanks to new Shell fuel

[Gould]

It can't be all fuel. In Bahrain we sucked and in China we ruled. Although new fuel undoubtedly helped, the other aero/PU changes have been very good for us.

[Majki2111]

http://www.marca.com/2014/04/23/moto...398241748.html
Ferrari is making changes to his car to get to catch up with the Mercedes. After the podium made ​​by Fernando Alonso for the 'Scuderia' in the GP of China , I follow the changes in the F14-T for the GP of Spain.
As reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport, the Italian team hopes to get closer to Mercedes start to the season after a somewhat complicated. Members of Ferrari are optimistic due to better performance of F14-T in China, and continued improvement Montmeló.
The improvements come taken by the same engineer that developed for the Chinese GP, James Allison, and would consist of different aspects as reported by the Italian newspaper.
In Shanghai, the F14-T won a high speed with a profile of the rear wing worked best in a straight line, especially with the DRS; and also improved the tensile load due to some new parts as front brake conduits.
Regarding the body, in Montmeló, the car incorporated a backward and high nose which should favor the aerodynamics and also lead an evolution in its engine, which would harmonize the relationship with electronics.
Also, tired of criticism for their poor performance Räikkönen at the start of the season, Ferrari will try that electronics is 'softer' for the Finn, trying to accommodate your F14-T restilo pilot.