After rolling out the Special Edition 'Disruption' livery while testing at Silverstone, Aston Martin Red Bull Racing was back in their traditional racing livery at testing in Spain. The deep-blue, red and yellow Red Bull RB14 contender carries the hopes of Daniel Ricciardo and Max Verstappen, especially if it is reliable enough, to take on … Continue reading F1 2018: Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 (Racing Livery)
F1 2018: Sahara Force India VJM11
Force India comes into the 2018 season with an evolution of the pink livery that was a very late change for the team when they brought on board their lead Austrian sponsor - Best Water Technology (BWT). The new car incorporates dashes of white and silver in the livery, while the body and aerodynamics have … Continue reading F1 2018: Sahara Force India VJM11
F1 2018: McLaren MCL33
Yes!! They're still in it and so is Fernando Alonso. The McLaren F1 team must have a lot riding on this season having switched from the underpowered Honda engine to a hopefully more competitive Renault unit. As such, the new look is even more orangey than last years, which makes it one of the most … Continue reading F1 2018: McLaren MCL33
F1 2018: Scuderia Ferrari SF71H
The biggest title contenders unveiled their 2018 Formula One contender right on the heels of their rivals, Ferrari showcased their sixty-fourth single-seater car design for F1 - the SF71H. It's supposed to be red, but this year's car is redder than last year, though it may have something to do with the addition of the … Continue reading F1 2018: Scuderia Ferrari SF71H
F1 2018: Mercedes F1 W09 EQ Power+
The undefeated champions of the hybrid era thus far unveiled their new contender in its new livery for the 2018 season earlier this week. The W09 EQ Power+ is built to be Mercedes' most advanced car yet while like all of it's rivals, the engine bits had to be seriously reworked with a focus on … Continue reading F1 2018: Mercedes F1 W09 EQ Power+
F1 2018: Renault Sport R.S.18
While the Red Bull teams were spotted with their testing liveries at Silverstone, it is Renault that is the next to unveil the full look of their F1 challenger for 2018 - the R.S.18. The new livery uses an interesting balance of the ongoing black and yellow theme which gives it an even more futuristic … Continue reading F1 2018: Renault Sport R.S.18
F1 2018: Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 (Special Edition Livery)
We knew this was coming, but Aston Martin has become the title sponsor for Red Bull Racing after having been associated with the team for some time now. But no, this is just a name change, Aston Martin has not yet gotten into making F1 engines. This design of the new RB14 racer, as amazing … Continue reading F1 2018: Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 (Special Edition Livery)
F1 2018: HAAS F1 VF-18
With the new season barely a month away and testing already underway at Barcelona, the teams have begun the reveals for their car designs and liveries. The first to break cover, on 14th Feb, was the American F1 Team - Haas. They have included a lot more of a lighter shade of grey, or even … Continue reading F1 2018: HAAS F1 VF-18
2018 Formula 1 Season Preview: Halos, Grid Kids and more
We're just over a month away from the start of the 2018 F1 season in Australia, and it's time to look at the regulatory changes that will come into place this year. While 2017 had some significant design changes, this time they are subtle but significant and that's what we're looking at first: 1) Engine … Continue reading 2018 Formula 1 Season Preview: Halos, Grid Kids and more
Formula E: It’s here to stay
Electric cars, electric racecars and even driverless electric racecars. It's the unavoidable future of the automotive industry. But they are not the replacement. Yes, the battle against pollution and CO2 will have the law probably force it upon us all as the norm, but they still cannot erase the beauty that is the naturally aspirated … Continue reading Formula E: It’s here to stay
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