Ferrari F138

[F1NAC]

Has there been a revision to the front wing?

That's new wing introduced in SIlverstone but never ran

[Kiril Varbanov]

So according to this Swiss source -talking about the downfall and possible bankruptcy of Sauber- Ferrari use the wind tunnel in Hinwill instead of receiving cash for their engines from Sauber.

Are there any sources that confirm Ferrari using the Hinwill wind tunnel?

http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/sport/motor ... y/27631243

No one hearing anything of Ferrari using the Sauber facilities?

Not yet, but using their tunnel has nothing to do with the cost of engines. I mean, engines are much more expensive than some wind tunnel hours besides I doubt they would like a new base - Toyota's facility is already a known commodity.

[stefan_]

Germany 2013 - Friday (05.07.2013)


via Ferran Figuerola

[TheRMVR]

So according to this Swiss source -talking about the downfall and possible bankruptcy of Sauber- Ferrari use the wind tunnel in Hinwill instead of receiving cash for their engines from Sauber.

Are there any sources that confirm Ferrari using the Hinwill wind tunnel?

http://www.tagesanzeiger.ch/sport/motor ... y/27631243

No one hearing anything of Ferrari using the Sauber facilities?

Not yet, but using their tunnel has nothing to do with the cost of engines. I mean, engines are much more expensive than some wind tunnel hours besides I doubt they would like a new base - Toyota's facility is already a known commodity.

That is true but we don't know how much Sauber has left to pay for the engines. Besides, Sauber doesn't have money, Ferrari doesn't need it, and the Hinwill wind tunnel is rumored to be the best there is.. But I guess we will have to wait and see.

[Goran2812]

what's going on with Alonso's car? Great start to the weekend -.-

[stefan_]

Germany 2013 - Friday (05.07.2013)

[majki2111]

what's going on with Alonso's car? Great start to the weekend -.-

ECU problem.

[SectorOne]

Was this really the smartest place to put that strap? Cringe just thinking about it.
Right over the winglets.

[Goran2812]

pictures 4 and 5... the round gray marks... what are those?

[ecapox]

pictures 4 and 5... the round gray marks... what are those?

Those are called "interesting".....technical term.

[sucof]

pictures 4 and 5... the round gray marks... what are those?

Those are called "interesting".....technical term.

The spots are visible on pic 9 too. Looks like just some last minute body work to me.

[THENOMAD79]

increase the efficiency of the diffuser ... maybe

[n_anirudh]

pictures 4 and 5... the round gray marks... what are those?

Those are called "interesting".....technical term.

The spots are visible on pic 9 too. Looks like just some last minute body work to me.

Aren't they just places to fix bodywork with hex keys..or are you folks refering to something else?

[diffuser]

Not yet, but using their tunnel has nothing to do with the cost of engines. I mean, engines are much more expensive than some wind tunnel hours besides I doubt they would like a new base - Toyota's facility is already a known commodity.

I seem to remember that the cost of engines is around 5 million per year (V8) and they're climbing to 15-25 next year depending on the team. I think i read that Ferrari is one of the least expensive at 16 million.

I've read that a wind tunnel cost $500/hr to rent. Which would make a 40hr week cost $40k, not Chump change.

[Valentino]

Does Ferrari have a lower nose cone for Germany?