Renault R30

[Challengestradale]

Seems they continue with the nose skirts concept.

But that car is a looker! Godd ridance ING!

I agree, one of the best liverys in Formula 1. Thank god they've ditched the ING white & orange.

[ringo]

That's a hybrid R29 right? It doesn't seem to have an extended wheelbase and the sidepods are EXACTLY the same as last year's... Something is really fishy..

[Timomies]

It seems the CGI renders were also a quick paint job:



A bit lazy from renault, unless they got ING back as a sponsor.

There is clearly a RENAULT. I can see "AULT"

[robbertmd]

The ing logo is on the back of the wing, the blue letters on white background. Oh and maybe a comparison between the R29 and R30 (R29B?).

[roost89]

Photo-shoot of the R30
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6Xo7whWpcY[/youtube]

[manchild]

Front cameras on brake ducts!

Aligned by cockpits as they are the only identical parts of the car.

[PlatinumZealot]

You're joking right? which picture? very sneaky!

[ISLAMATRON]

Aligned by cockpits as they are the only identical parts of the car.

To me aligning them at either the front or rear wheel centerline would be much more informational... can you do that for us?

[roost89]

Front cameras on brake ducts!

'choo been smokin'?
aint no camera on the ducts

[i70q7m7ghw]

WOW, the wheelbase is almost the same looking at those pictures, I could imagine this would be a huge advantage at somewhere like Monaco. It also explains why the sidepods are somewhat bulkier than the McLaren and the Sauber.... the F10 isn't looking great at the moment is it?

[mx_tifoso]

They have changed the color of the harnesses, that alone will propel them into the top five, "for sure".

I can't help but to picture a wasp when I see this car.

And why isn't the F10 looking great at the moment? Because they changed their wheelbase so much? Different sidepods? What's the advantage of being competitive in Monaco and other high DF circuits when most of them are nothing like it? If the testing isn't where everything will be cleared up than Bahrain will tell us for sure.

[manchild]

Front cameras on brake ducts!

'choo been smokin'?
aint no camera on the ducts

Sorry, low res pic tricked me.

Aligned by cockpits as they are the only identical parts of the car.

To me aligning them at either the front or rear wheel centerline would be much more informational... can you do that for us?

[deus1066]

I like that Mclaren and Ferrari have nicely crafted panels to hide the diffuser... and Renault drape a bin bag over it!

[i70q7m7ghw]

They have changed the color of the harnesses, that alone will propel them into the top five, "for sure".

I can't help but to picture a wasp when I see this car.

And why isn't the F10 looking great at the moment? Because they changed their wheelbase so much? Different sidepods? What's the advantage of being competitive in Monaco and other high DF circuits when most of them are nothing like it? If the testing isn't where everything will be cleared up than Bahrain will tell us for sure.

The F10 is long and also quite bulky compared to the MP4-25, the new Sauber and the Williams. If this is the new R30 then this wheelbase wheel give them a big advantage at twisty tracks - reason being is that a long wheelbase gives you stability in a straight line but reduces your turning ability, shorter is the opposite. These new F1 cars are generally longer than teams would like, but the length allows better aero which results in less drag giving lower fuel consumption which would mean less weight this year.

[Timomies]

The ing logo is on the back of the wing, the blue letters on white background.

oh yeah, stupid me