2009 F1 cars
January 23rd, 2009 |
Left – BMW F1.09 Formula One car
Right – BMW F1.08 Formula One car
Changes from 2008 to 2009 include the narrower rear spoiler, more simplistic front wing specification, removal of air control devices from the car nose and body and the allowance of the use of slick tires.
The FIA controls numerous aspects of Formula One car design.
The slick tires will dramatically increase the cars ability to adhere to the road as compared to the grooved tires used last year. But the mandatory restriction or removal of air control wings and devices will result in an overall loss of performance in cornering.
The goal for 2009 was reducing the role of aerodynamics in the cars’ performance; making overtaking easier; and keeping lap times in check.
Making the cars less attractive seems to be an added benefit…
UPDATE 1.26.09: Image courtesy Clip the Apex. Click through for more F1 images and news.
8 Responses to “2009 F1 cars”
i still like it. more classic looking. like ayrton’s lotus. the ‘08 stuff was cool, but i don’t think the new stuff is all that ugly.
Definitely a style change that brings back memories of older body styles. Thankfully for me I’m finally upgrading my TV and getting the proper channels to watch some F1 events for 2009.
I will win in Monaco either way.
You must have a gie gant tick kitchen! How did you get those puppies through the back door ??
If you’re going to leech bandwidth the least you could do is post a link to the site….
@Brogan: Link posted, but for the record there was no bandwidth leaching. I was hosting the preview image on my own site. I should have giving you photo credit however, I apologize.
Sorry, my bad.
I was having a bad night last night and took it out on you.
They say you should never wield a keyboard in anger….
Thanks for the link, it’s appreciated.
P.S.There are some new studio shots of the Renault in the Gallery now.
@Brogan: I was having a bad night last night and took it out on you.
I always deserve it.