HRT F111 unveiled in Barcelona (photos)

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After confirming Vitantonio Liuzzi as their second starter for the 2011 campaign, and therefore completing their lineup for the new season, the Spanish team unveiled their F111 challenger in front of reporters on Friday (11th of March), in the penultimate day of testing this off-season.









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Alberto Colombo Erik Comas Franco Comotti George Connor George Constantine

Send me your questions about F1 2011

Hello all,

I am filming the final 2011 entries for this video blog after next weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix and that means I need your help.

I will be answering a selection of your questions as well as reviewing the season.

So if you have any questions about F1 2011 - whether it be about Red Bull's domination, Sebastian Vettel's superb season, McLaren drivers Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, Ferrari and Fernando Alonso, Michael Schumacher, Mercedes and their ambition, or anything else to do with F1 - please do post them below.

We will pick a selection of the best and I will answer them here after the end of the season.

Thanks,

Murray

Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/murraywalker/2011/11/send_me_your_questions_about_f_3.html

Skip Barber Paolo Barilla Rubens Barrichello Michael Bartels Edgar Barth

Wives or Girlfriends view on your hobby ?

Hi Everyone !

Just curious of what your spouse or girlfriend has to say about your hobby ?

Me ........ I happened to be married to a wonderful woman that supports and encourages me in my hobby. Our first date was a trip to the LHS then to dinner, Said she liked it ! I knew she was a keeper right then ! Wink Been together for 12 years and married 7. Doesn't complain about spending time or money ! ( well maybe a little on the money , but only like the time when I spent $500 in a little over a week on kits ) Smile, Wink & Grin I always show her what I've bought ,no sneakin in kits ! That would make her madder if she found out, than any amount of money I spend !!

She is always interested in my new projects and attends shows with me ( not as much now as in the beginning ) it kinda gets boring for her spending hours at a show or contest, with a bunch of smelly modelers, !Ick! ( She said that, not me !! )

So let's hear it Guys !  What does SHE THINK ???

Happy Modeling !

Dave

Source: http://cs.scaleautomag.com/SCACS/forums/thread/993606.aspx

Derek Bell Stefan Bellof Paul Belmondo Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise

F1™ 2011 Timing App is out

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Soft Pauer, the maker of the official F1™ 2011 Timing and Track Positioning App, is delighted to confirm that it has shipped the latest app to the App Store and Android Market.

The award winning and phenomenally successful App is universally agreed to be the perfect companion to your Grand Prix viewing, and the only way to keep track no matter where you are in the world.

The App is available in the App Store and Android Market at the unbeatable rate of £17.99 for the whole of the 2011 championship. This price is for a limited time only, so buy now to get the best value from 2011.

Purchasers of the App will receive over 120 hrs of racing action. Live information from every lap of every session downloaded directly and in perpetuity to your smartphone and/or tablet computer.

This application gives access to live timing and track positioning for all sessions - PRACTICE 1, PRACTICE 2, PRACTICE 3, QUALIFYING and RACE for the 2011 Championship.

This is the only official F1 application with unique data and features.

LIVE TRACK POSITIONS
Displayed on our dynamic 3D map. Zoom in on the action or pull back to see the whole field, see gaps as never before!

LIVE TIMING DATA
Watch the session like the F1 engineers with the full timing screen including sectors and gaps.

FOLLOW YOUR FAVOURITE DRIVER
Pick your favourite driver and follow their progress. Watch as they battle for position!

UNIQUE REPLAY FEATURE
Replay any session at any time you choose. Perfect for tape delayed broadcast!

LIVE COMMENTARY
Lap by lap live commentary.

STANDINGS
Results and news for the 2011 Season.

DETAILED INFORMATION
Information and history on all drivers, teams, and race tracks.

COMPLETE SEASON ACCESS
Experience all sessions via the live timing feed from the track to the palm of your hand using iPhone or iPod touch.

You can download your application now by visiting the Android Market and search for F1, visit the App Store or visit www.softpauer.com

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Mario Andretti Michael Andretti Keith Andrews Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella

Mercedes MGP W02 Launch pictures ( 1st of February)

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Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg revealed their 2011 challenger, the Mercedes MGP W02 on Tuesday 1st February 2011, shortly before the first test session of the year began in Valencia.

The car’s livery is an evolution from its predecessor with a striking high-gloss airbrush effect highlighting the shape of the car. The interaction between the Silver Arrows heritage and the green shading representing the team’s title partner PETRONAS evokes memories of the first Silver Arrow car of 1934 with a modern touch added by 3D partner logos.

The car hasn’t only had an attractive re-spray, it is more of a revolutionary car which has little in common with its predecessor, the Mercedes W01.

Mercedes GP had switched focus on the development of their new car ever since midway last season, when team boss Ross Brawn realized the W01 challenger was not going to make any championship statements in 2010.

“The new Silver Arrow for the 2011 season has little in common with its immediate predecessor. Our chassis engineers have taken a fairly ruthless approach and were determined to shave off every superfluous gram and millimetre. What emerged from this process is a compact and exquisitely shaped vehicle that introduces a host of sophisticated solutions and truly reflects the enormous dedication of its constructors.”

- Norbert Haug

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Confident Mercedes set ambitious targets for MGP W02 ( The Official F1)
"A confident-looking Mercedes GP launched their 2011 car in the Valencia pit lane on Tuesday. After their championship-winning success as Brawn in 2009, the team endured a hit and miss 2010 season and are now targeting a return to their winning ways with the new MGP W02, which will once again be driven by Nico Rosberg and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher."


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Red Bull under the spotlight


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Sections of the international media have questioned Red Bull's strategic approach to the world championship. After Sebastian Vettel won the Brazilian Grand Prix from the team's points leader Mark Webber at Interlagos, Der Spiegel noted: "Red Bull gives (Fernando) Alonso wings". Not switching the places means that Spaniard Alonso can take his Ferrari to just second place this weekend in Abu Dhabi and be champion, whereas the alternative strategy would have set up Webber for a straight fight. "It is not easy for Webber to drive in a team that considers him a burden to be up against Vettel," said La Gazzetta dello Sport. Tuttosport noted that it seems "the Austrian team would be happier to lose than to see Webber beat Vettel". "No team orders at Red Bull. Another own goal," headlined La Repubblica. Joan Villadelprat wrote in his El Pais column: "Had Red Bull opted for Webber a few races ago, the Australian would probably now be champion." Red Bull, however, is unrepentant. Team owner Dietrich Mateschitz told Salzburger Nachrichten newspaper that "second under proper conditions can often be more valuable than a first". But there is a feeling that the team is not simply giving up the fight for the drivers' title. One columnist in Brazil's Globo wondered if Vettel's radio message in Abu Dhabi might sound something like 'So ... Mark is faster than you'. "I'm always in favour of leaving the fight on the track with equal chances for both sides," said Rubens Barrichello. "But I wonder if they would do that if the situation was in reverse. “Mark has done a great job this year and he has been told by his team what position he is in," said Lewis Hamilton. "Against adversity he has kept at it. I want to see Mark win." Webber believes that, if a strategy is deployed, it will only be on the "last lap" of the season this weekend. "Sebastian is part of a team," said Niki Lauda, who believes Webber should be backed fully by Red Bull. "If he does anything it should be helping Webber and not just on the last lap." Webber is quoted by Bild newspaper: "It makes sense. Otherwise it would mean that Ferrari's team orders would have paid off for Fernando." Red Bull team boss Christian Horner hints that sense will ultimately prevail. "We have already given too many presents to Fernando this year," he is quoted by Autosprint.

Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/red_bull_under_the_spotlight.php

Tom Belso JeanPierre Beltoise Olivier Beretta Allen Berg Georges Berger

Suzuki Jimny concept speculatively rendered ahead of Delhi Auto Expo debut

Following a series of small teaser images released on the company's site, the lads at IndianAutosBlog suspect the concept to be a successor or "close relative" to the Jimny/Gypsy.

Source: http://feeds.worldcarfans.com/~r/worldcarfans/Jxfz/~3/Uz8mx_5Xt7k/suzuki-jimny-concept-speculatively-rendered-ahead-of-delhi

Michael Andretti Keith Andrews Elio de Angelis Marco Apicella M·rio de Ara˙jo Cabral