CaterhamF1 CT-01 Renault

[imightbewrong]

Looks like they have made clever little wings out of the side pod deflector fasteners.

[Caterhamrules]

Based on Autosport, It features Red Bull's 2012-specification KERS unit and the reigning champion team's 2011 gearbox.....

[FrukostScones]

[adrianjordan]

I have to say that the of all the step-nosed 2012 cars, I think the CT-01 has one of the more pleasing interpretation of the nose...whether that translates to being effective is something I'll leave for the experts.

I would add that these cars don't look half as bad once they're on track, judging by the photo's so far...

[Raptor22]

its teh same as seeing a crocodile for the first time.
First you are shocked
then you are repulsed
then you deny that you saw a crocodile

then you accept its crocodile and start thinking how many pairs of cowboy boots can you get out of it...

[awizul]

[Caterhamrules]

Great side shot

[awizul]

@eddstrawF1 reports that Caterham has KERS fitted, but is only in passive mode today.

CT-01 has been too long in da box.. Me feels not good

[stefan_]

Caterham news from @MikeGascoyne: "Testing finished for the day unfortunately. No problem with the car but a damaged starter shaft means we can't start it"

[i70q7m7ghw]

Nothing worse than a damaged shaft...

[jordangp]

The Japanese Popstar?? WTF

I just tweeted Caterham and here is their reply:

@InnovoF1 all will be revealed............ @japstars

[Chalke]

Well, there is a N.Irish act/group/band that make electronic dance music called The Japanese Popstars, could be related to them?

[jordangp]

That's what the link sent us to. I don't know why that would be on the car though. Seems an unusual pairing?

[Chalke]

COuld be as simple as that Kovi likes them?

Or some promo gig, guest appearance etc. coming up

Bit OT though now

[RB7ate9]

I have to say that the of all the step-nosed 2012 cars, I think the CT-01 has one of the more pleasing interpretation of the nose...whether that translates to being effective is something I'll leave for the experts.

I would add that these cars don't look half as bad once they're on track, judging by the photo's so far...

I have to agree with you on that. Unlike, say, the Toro Rosso, this one isn't completely wafer-thin. It's got some nose-cone to it being a little narrower but with some depth.