Whats the deal with the new F1 cars

[Falkor]

They look awful, the Mclaren is the only one that seems semi decent.

They all have this ugly ridge in it except MClaren, the Sauber looks the worst so far that said the Ferrari looks a bit like a lego car.

them all so far BBC Sport - F1 2012: The new cars on the grid for a new season of Formula 1 racing

they look really bad i think

 

[upthealbion1970]

It's to do with the impact the front of the car absorb in an impact

 

[The Wizard]

It's to do with the impact the front of the car absorb in an impact

Are you sure? I thought it was to help airflow over the front wheels as the front chassis height regulations have been changed

 

[Rugrat]

I wouldn't turn my nose up

 

[strings]

Basically, the new rules govern the shape of the nose. The following pictures come from F1's best technical blogger, Scarbs F1. http://scarbsf1.wordpress.com/

The new nose dimension rule:

McLaren's solution:

 

[nail-Z]

I think they've looked shit for a few years now.

 

[Turkey]

They do look bad, although I suspect we'll get used to them! Remember hating the change in the wings a few years ago but seems normal and fine now!

 

[The Wizard]

The RB8 is the same, McLaren the only car thats gone down the 'straight' route. Hmmmm

 

[Gazwag]

I don't care what they look like as long as you can overtake in them - which I highly doubt

 

[Turkey]

I don't care what they look like as long as you can overtake in them - which I highly doubt

Why? Was loads of overtaking last season.

 

[beorhthelm]

since when has looks mattered in F1?/

 

[Southern Toon]

It's to do with the impact the front of the car absorb in an impact

Explanation of new front nose regulations from 16 minutes 40.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjgSaYQ_GeY

 

[countryman]

since when has looks mattered in F1?/

They don't.

 

[Falkor]

Seems Mclaren are the only ones that have not got that horrible ridge