Ferrari 2017 Contender Speculation Thread

[Big Mangalhit]

http://imgur.com/YsijznP

New front wing?

[Cuky]

http://imgur.com/YsijznP

http://imgur.com/YsijznP

New front wing?

It is pre-2017 model. If you look closely leading edge of main plane is connected with endplate at 90° where in 2017 main plane is angled

[Big Mangalhit]

I was wondering about that, if the endplates were also swept and thus had a 90º degree angle to the main plane, or if they were in parallel to each other and thus had an obtuse angle with the main plane. I tried to look in the manor model for reference but couldn't be sure

[Juzh]

OT.

Why are topics about cars from the stone age still above all the 2017 speculation threads? Mods???

[hamilton#1]

http://imgur.com/YsijznP

http://imgur.com/YsijznP

New front wing?

Craig Scarborough Tweeted that it is unlikely to be a 2017 design.
There was no explanation why it is not the 2017 model, but Cuky gave you one

[Cuky]

I was wondering about that, if the endplates were also swept and thus had a 90º degree angle to the main plane, or if they were in parallel to each other and thus had an obtuse angle with the main plane. I tried to look in the manor model for reference but couldn't be sure

They are parallel like they were before. Only the wing is swept back from the centerline

[Gridlock]

OT.

Why are topics about cars from the stone age still above all the 2017 speculation threads? Mods???

They get pinned as they get launched. These are speculation threads. Those are final.

[f1316]

I guess it's more an engine thing but also speculation and interesting as it speaks positively to the car's potential:

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferra ... ng-870008/

[Vasconia]

I guess it's more an engine thing but also speculation and interesting as it speaks positively to the car's potential:

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferra ... ng-870008/

Interesting, it could be a good solution, if it works of course. At least it shows a team willing to make an step forward.

[donskar]

They can paint it pink, yellow, or purple for all I care -- as long as it is fast.

Sounds like someone isn't a true tifosi, I kid of course

Only recently -- beginning in 1960.

[donskar]

I guess it's more an engine thing but also speculation and interesting as it speaks positively to the car's potential:

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/ferra ... ng-870008/

Exciting news. Just speculating, but it seems to me that Ferrari is going back to "the old ways" -- emphasis on the engine over all other factors -- for better or worse. With Allison gone, and Ferrari unable or unwilling to sign Lowe, or Symonds, or Brawn, the team has a more Italian-centric organization. Binotto, the lead tech guy, comes from the engine department, now led by two other Italians, "chief designer Sassi Lorenzo and Enrico Gualteri, who is responsible for assembly." I think we could see more emphasis on the engine, possibly to the detriment of Chassis and aero I fear this new engine will be a grenade -- at least at first -- but it could add some interest to the season.

[Eddie_Temple]

...2014 regulation change approaching, Ferrari focus on Aero because previous regulations were aero dominated...

...2017 regulation change approaching, Ferrari focus on PU because previous regulations were PU dominated...

Sounds about right.

Reminds me of that joke that Italian cars not needing rearview mirrors because they never look behind. except it's the opposite in this case.

[f1316]

Only that the increased amount of time spent on throttle in 2017 will actually increase the importance of a strong PU - there's just also more downforce on the table as well.

Resorting to national stereotypes is not really the type of enlightened discussion we're after in here, I'd suggest.

[RelosJQ]

...2017 regulation change approaching, Ferrari focus on PU because previous regulations were PU dominated...

There may be reports that Ferrari has changes to its piston design but there is no information out there that Ferrari is NOT focusing on aero.

Do you know that? Are you an insider?

[Eddie_Temple]

...2017 regulation change approaching, Ferrari focus on PU because previous regulations were PU dominated...

There may be reports that Ferrari has changes to its piston design but there is no information out there that Ferrari is NOT focusing on aero.

Do you know that? Are you an insider?

Technical Director has zero aero experience... As an outsider and given that MA is still team principal, the writing is on the wall.

Anyways, still wishing the SF17 the best of luck. There are still lots of staff on that team deserve a good season.