Modern F1 Closed Cockpit Concept by Jacek Kolodziejczyk

[ajprice]

The Gran Turismo Red Bull has been updated to the X2011 Prototype now. It has a narrower canopy for a smaller frontal area than the X2010, and a wider rear wing.

[raymondu999]

By the looks of that Ferrari it would smash the RB7 to pieces. Gogogo, build these cars, so much better looking than the current models on their tiny rims!

I don't think low-profile is really the way to go for performance. I'm sure the tire guys on here can explain better than me.

From what I know of road cars - if you switch to low profile tyres; usually that means you have heavier wheels...

[Trailer23]

What, do they have an ejection seat for the drivers with a shoot?

With NO refulling, & according to the image closed wheels, what NO pit stops?

They might as well add a CD changer, Air Condition & an LCD.

[Traction]

James has an article on the tests that are been done on cockpit designs.

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2011/10/c ... -accident/

http://vimeo.com/26098946

[Mandrake]

By the looks of that Ferrari it would smash the RB7 to pieces. Gogogo, build these cars, so much better looking than the current models on their tiny rims!

I don't think low-profile is really the way to go for performance. I'm sure the tire guys on here can explain better than me.

No question. It was more like it looks fast, and looks better. On my private car 15" rims or maybe 16" would deliver better performance than my 17", but it looks a lot better with the big rims

[andy fussell]

Is Red Bull X2011 codename for Batmobile

[FW17]

By the looks of that Ferrari it would smash the RB7 to pieces. Gogogo, build these cars, so much better looking than the current models on their tiny rims!

I don't think low-profile is really the way to go for performance. I'm sure the tire guys on here can explain better than me.

No question. It was more like it looks fast, and looks better. On my private car 15" rims or maybe 16" would deliver better performance than my 17", but it looks a lot better with the big rims

[FW17]

Wonder how long the FIA will sit around before the introduce a canopy.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qve8RHYh--4[/youtube]
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puZhQZ1P ... re=related[/youtube]

[FW17]

FIA testing a OMG!! idea

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgHh4V0WYCs[/youtube]

[Martin Keene]

Err, am I the only person wondering what happens to the wheel when it crashes into the airbox immediately behind the driver...

[Websta]

Err, am I the only person wondering what happens to the wheel when it crashes into the airbox immediately behind the driver...

It would damage the airbox?

[Nando]

What, do they have an ejection seat for the drivers with a shoot?

With NO refulling, & according to the image closed wheels, what NO pit stops?

They might as well add a CD changer, Air Condition & an LCD.

Oh you would need to do pit stops.

The Newey designed car with it´s fantasy numbers would require a G-suit.
Tires would be shredded in a matter of laps, even the superior bridgestones

[montes]

They must've gone mad IMHO:

http://www.institutequarterly.com/IQ-IS ... le-01.html

IMHO, that would impede visibility and possibly cause more issues that it would solve wouldn't it?

What's your take?

EDIT: Ate a letter.

[Nando]

It´s only research just like the canopy they tested.

[Martin Keene]

Err, am I the only person wondering what happens to the wheel when it crashes into the airbox immediately behind the driver...

It would damage the airbox?

I was more concerned about it bouncing back and hitting the driver