Red Bull RB5

[Conceptual]

Ok, I saw it and was like "oh, so they kept the BMW-like wings up there..."

I'm surprised that there is no low pressure area under the nose however, like the Renault and the BMW.

It is gonna be interesting to see what these cars look like at round 17 after they homologate the aero throught the season...

[jddh1]

They have just raised the sides of the nose to create a tunnel effect. It also has the smallest nose of the 2009 cars so far.

I thought we saw the last of the elephant years. Now, we have the years of a 2 week old elephant, I guess. Still, it will be interesting to see about 2-3 races in what teams will be doing; what design will be copied most.

[Shaddock]

There are some interesting design philosophies going on with the teams. Toyota and RB going with the ultra high slim nose cones, Ferrari & McLaren, medium width and height, BMW, wide nose & medium height and Renault & Williams low and wide noses.

Over time one of these will become the preferred option, who moves first away from launch spec will be interesting.

[kilcoo316]

So what is the black stuff on the bodywork then?

Possibly also some form of ceramic plate.

[timbo]

[myurr]

Hopefully not practicing for another years unreliability.

[wesley123]

That car is possibly genius, how many detail there is in it.

If Red Bull doesnt score this year they will never do.

They have Vettel, wich has grown alot last year, so if the car is good they can pick some wins this year.

[jddh1]

Looks like Seb V needed to floss, so he pulled over.

[timbo]

Hopefully not practicing for another years unreliability.

Yep. That's what I thought too!

[Shaddock]

The ridges are deeper than they first appear







Maybe they should change where the exhaust exits......

[mx_tifoso]

It also has 'Total' branding, obviously because they are using the Renault powetrain.

[ESPImperium]

Red Bull RB5 Diffuser:




My interpritation of it anyways.

[Miguel]

The car looks brilliant! But as movie advertising does...

"From the guys that brought you 2007: The 5 lap Gearbox and the producers of 2008: The car that would disassemble in seconds*, and at the racetrack nearest to you, Red Bull presents... 2009, a reliability oddisey."

Anyone wants to bet a beer that RBR will have at least ten reliability retirements during this season? Yes, 10 between just Mark and Sebastian, no need to include Toro Rosso here.

Also, please notice that should this car dominate, we would have 4 cars fighting for wins. Frank Williams won't be happy, though.

* Yes, I know that the RB4 only disassembled in Melbourne and in Sepang free practice, but I couldn't find a better line.

[Shaddock]

They haven't pinched the extra height that Williams & Toyota have with the rear diffuser.

I know the weather has been poor but does anyone know the relative testing times so far (ignoring the RB4)

The first few races are going to be a lottery with KERS catching fire and electrocuting the mechanics and drivers alike, Should be fun though

[Moanlower]

RBR isn't releasing their sector times today.