What can we expect? KR was in someway amazed when he saw it, so probably it will probably be something amazing
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:33
Time to start thread regarding Ferrari 2007 challenger, less than 24 hours to unveiling.
What can we expect? KR was in someway amazed when he saw it, so probably it will probably be something amazing
What can we expect? KR was in someway amazed when he saw it, so probably it will probably be something amazing
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:35
Well for starters, its not going to be called F2007, Ferrari dropped that nomenclature with advent of V8s.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:37
Originally posted by BuonoBruttoCattivo
Well for starters, its not going to be called F2007, Ferrari dropped that nomenclature with advent of V8s.
Sure? I seem to remember reading somewhere that it was going to be called F2007, but I could be wrong.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:38
Have you got a link where Kimi says he was amazed? thanks in advance.
Marc Gene: "I've only seen a model of it, it's an evolution of the 248, which was a great car so we didn't need to change too much about it. The results from the wind tunnel have been very encouraging."
Other stuff: seamless gearbox, innovative use of new materials according to the tech director and a rumoured longer wheelbase.
It's going to need to be good because that R27 looks stunning and you can bet the mp4-22 is going to be spectacular too. I can't wait.
Marc Gene: "I've only seen a model of it, it's an evolution of the 248, which was a great car so we didn't need to change too much about it. The results from the wind tunnel have been very encouraging."
Other stuff: seamless gearbox, innovative use of new materials according to the tech director and a rumoured longer wheelbase.
It's going to need to be good because that R27 looks stunning and you can bet the mp4-22 is going to be spectacular too. I can't wait.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:40
Originally posted by BuonoBruttoCattivo
Well for starters, its not going to be called F2007, Ferrari dropped that nomenclature with advent of V8s.
How do you know? There's nothing stopping them adopting the logical F200X naming practice once again. Or what do you suggest F248B, F248-2???
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:40
Originally posted by quasi C
Have you got a link where Kimi says he was amazed? thanks in advance.
No unfortunately not, but I think it was something in lines with "wow" or "huh". Go figure
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:41
TS has said the nose will be higher and the air intakes will resemble McLaren (Tombazis).
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:42
Originally posted by slapstick
How do you know? There's nothing stopping them adopting the logical F200X naming practice once again. Or what do you suggest F248B, F248-2???
Because when the F248 was launched, Ferrari explianed the new name and that they will be dropping the F200X for the immediate future.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:50
Does anyone know how late the action starts?
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:52
Originally posted by slapstick
How do you know? There's nothing stopping them adopting the logical F200X naming practice once again. Or what do you suggest F248B, F248-2???
Or F248.07 or F248-07.
Ferrari has used several different designations recently, and there's not really been a clear trend;
F310, F300, F248 etc. They used the actual year in the designation from 2000 to 2005 though, as everyone part of this forum knows - not trying to lecture anyone here, just pointing it out.
I'm looking forward to this launch, and I really hope they've managed to get the car ready.
Räikkönen so richly deserves to get a title, so I'll be hoping for a very competitive and reliable car.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:54
16:00 CETOriginally posted by Keffo
Does anyone know how late the action starts?
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:55
Originally posted by race addicted
Or F248.07 or F248-07.
Or F248.07MS
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 17:59
Originally posted by K-One
Or F248.07MS
Good one! I could well see them including Schumacher's name in the designation. In fact, I almost expect it now!
Even if it was different, we all remember the F-2003 GA....
...Perhaps it could be called "748-MS" ? Nah(people would only think about the Ducati). What project number are they on now? I'm thinking of the 640-number, if you see what I mean.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 18:06
Originally posted by race addicted
Ferrari has used several different designations recently, and there's not really been a clear trend;
That's precicely why I wouldn't be surprised to see it named the F2007...
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 18:08
We're a bit keen, aren't we? 
Anyway, I still vote for Jessica. Or perhaps Jenna if they think it's going to suck.
Anyway, I still vote for Jessica. Or perhaps Jenna if they think it's going to suck.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 18:08
Hmm, that's quite late. Thanks.Originally posted by Timstr11
16:00 CET
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 18:10
Originally posted by kismet
We're a bit keen, aren't we?
Anyway, I still vote for Jessica. Or perhaps Jenna if they think it's going to suck.
Hahahahaha!
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 18:15
Originally posted by race addicted
What project number are they on now? I'm thinking of the 640-number, if you see what I mean.
tellaio F-658
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 18:30
Originally posted by kismet
Or perhaps Jenna if they think it's going to suck.
I think "Paris" would be even better.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 19:21
The "Schumi 07" would be a fitting, if rather vomit-inducing, tribute, representing both the year, and the number of WDC's Schumacher won (albeit 5 at Ferrari).Originally posted by slapstick
I think "Paris" would be even better.
Not that it would put entirely unnecessary pressure on Kimi or anything...
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 20:56
Originally posted by slapstick
http://images.dppi.n...FERRARI_LAUNCH/
Some driver pics already there.
Kimi looks really ugly in his new outfit...
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 21:08
he seems to think the same ... there is no pic where i see him smiling.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 21:31
Doubt we'll see the real car until albert park ;) top secret stuff until then.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 21:53
Well at least we have to wait when track testing starts, it would be rather bullish to show all wing details already now.
TS says that "its believed" that MS comes to follow testing on Monday
TS says that "its believed" that MS comes to follow testing on Monday
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 22:08
?Originally posted by smirnoff-ice
he seems to think the same ... there is no pic where i see him smiling.
http://images.dppi.n...G/guest_600.jpg
I'd call that a self-assured smile. Perhaps you wanted him grinning ear to ear like an idiot?
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 22:19
watching this pic you need a LOT of imagination to call that a smile.
whats with the right half of his face?
whats with the right half of his face?
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 22:22
Originally posted by race addicted
Or F248.07 or F248-07.
Ferrari has used several different designations recently, and there's not really been a clear trend;
F310, F248 etc. They used the actual year in the designation from 2000 to 2005 though, as
F310: The first 3 litre V10,
F248: The first 2.4 Litre V8...
My money's on F2007.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 22:38
Originally posted by Calorus
F310: The first 3 litre V10,
F248: The first 2.4 Litre V8...
I know that.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 22:39
Originally posted by RDM
I'd call that a self-assured smile. Perhaps you wanted him grinning ear to ear like an idiot?
hah! excellent stuff from RDM.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 23:08
Originally posted by K-One
Time to start thread regarding Ferrari 2007 challenger, less than 24 hours to unveiling.
What can we expect? KR was in someway amazed when he saw it, so probably it will probably be something amazing
Maybe it's blue.
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Posted 13 January 2007 - 23:38
Crikey who redesigned the Ferrari race suits? They are very seventies-esque and not representative of the modern 1000-person F1 team where anything is possible in the graphic design department!
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 00:11
Perhaps Ferrari will incorporate more white into their livery this season, since it's got more emphasis on the suits.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 00:48
I actually like the race suits.. They look more "original" compared to the ones in recent years.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 00:56
I don't care what they bleeding call it, when they debut it at Fiorano sans advertising and in rosso corsa with black aero 'bits' it will be the most beautiful thing on the planet...
It's a 'fact' that any Ferrari F1 car is stunning, cept maybe for anything with that chin wing monstrosity attached
(ps when I say 'fact' I'm being tongue in cheek
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It's a 'fact' that any Ferrari F1 car is stunning, cept maybe for anything with that chin wing monstrosity attached
(ps when I say 'fact' I'm being tongue in cheek
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 07:02
A new car launch conducted without said new car . A most radical concept.
They will put the new paint scheme on the F248 ? People, bedazzled by the slick new red, white, and green paint treament won't notice that is the same car quite probably - some will marvel at the features of the new *cough* car perhaps?
. A most radical concept. They will put the new paint scheme on the F248 ? People, bedazzled by the slick new red, white, and green paint treament won't notice that is the same car quite probably - some will marvel at the features of the new *cough* car perhaps?
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 08:30
Since the 2006 car was the 248 F1, I'd guess the 2007 challenger will be the 248 F1-B. And if I'm wrong, it'll be something else. 
By the way, judging from those drivers' overalls, there's going to be a bit more white on the cars, too.
And if I'm wrong, it'll be something else. By the way, judging from those drivers' overalls, there's going to be a bit more white on the cars, too.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 10:54
Luckily everything you will see of him in action is his new car and helmet.Originally posted by jme
Kimi looks really ugly in his new outfit...
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 11:29
Originally posted by jme
Kimi looks really ugly in his new outfit...
thought so as well ...
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 11:44
Interesting that there's no large Marlboro logo on the uniform.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 11:52
the Ferrari 1 site (linked previously) has pictures of Kimi's new helmet
http://www.sportnetw...t=155320&sid=85
not really liking it, it might look better in the tobacco version.
Apparently the increase of white in the uniform is to do with Marlboro increasing sponsorship and will also be on the car, they also suggest the scarlet may become even more brighter and orange like.
http://www.sportnetw...t=155320&sid=85
not really liking it, it might look better in the tobacco version.
Apparently the increase of white in the uniform is to do with Marlboro increasing sponsorship and will also be on the car, they also suggest the scarlet may become even more brighter and orange like.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 12:10
Originally posted by SeanValen
Doubt we'll see the real car until albert park ;) top secret stuff until then.
Every year same crap that car will radically different when it arrives to first race. Can't really remember any case of that happening
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 12:15
I think it is different really, while the 'bits' often change drastically between the launch and the first race (and in Ferrari's case, between the first race and Imola), the core chassis is often debuted well in advance unless they are going the previous year's car route.
That is what I wonder here, if Ferrari will run the flyaways with an upgraded 248F1?
That is what I wonder here, if Ferrari will run the flyaways with an upgraded 248F1?
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 12:17
Why do you say that? the 658 is ready for track debut tomorrow. The final aero will probably appear at one of the last tests of the off season, like it did last year at the Bahrain test.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 12:27
Originally posted by quasi C
Why do you say that? the 658 is ready for track debut tomorrow. The final aero will probably appear at one of the last tests of the off season, like it did last year at the Bahrain test.
I just find it strange though that they aren't doing a proper launch is all. Maybe F1 has just become so competitive that denying the competition a look at your car until the last minute is really decisive?
It just seems to me thought that they are stalling a proper launch because they are going to change parts of the car?
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 12:28
There will be a press conference, but it is not sure yet if there will be images of the car.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 12:56
Yeah I dont think they release any photos.(unless someone has james bond camera or something)
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 12:59
Originally posted by Uxoros
There will be a press conference, but it is not sure yet if there will be images of the car.
What's the point of this at all if there is no single photo? They could have held the PC at Madonna di Campiglio then and just start testing it when it is ready.
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Posted 14 January 2007 - 13:07
After a lot of contradictory reports about the unveiling the Scuderia Ferrari's 2007 challenger, the car will be launched today at 4pm in the headquarters of the team. Not only the new car will be presented, but also Kimi Raikkonen, the replacer of living legend Michael Schumacher. After the departure of Vodafone to McLaren, everybody will be looking for the new sponsors that will appear on the car next to Mubadala Development Company, who was announced as sponsor earlier this week at Madonna di Campiglio.
