Marco

The red looks more maroon this year..doesnt it??
Looks good though.

Honda F1

I wonder if it's going to be like last year where Toyota reveals one car really early, then after everybody else unveils their cars, Toyota comes out with their "REAL" TF106.

In terms of the look, to me, too many aero pieces are sticking out all over the place.

foolio

Looks like they kept the keel-less system, introduced late in the previous season.

s2ksimon

they've gone for a more softer , more mature red..

but really more for Gazza to show off as a dig to Newey..

i say who cares what colour it is, its all in the results on a Sunday afternoon..

MyBad

Flames?


FLAMES???

Wait, maybe its rips......or tears.
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FLAMES???

alejo

Don't know about the Bridgestones though, seems like a step back to me because it'll take the better part of the year to get up to Michelin standards (if they do at all).

PilotSi

Can someone explain to me this keel - system and how it works? Thanks.

foolio

A keel is a term used traditionally in the building of boats. It's the long beam that runs along the bottom of the boat that the hull of the boat is built around.

In F1, the keel is where the lower-front suspension arms attach to the body.

Here is a single keel configuration:

http://images.f1racing.net/large/38617.jpg

Twin keel:

http://www.atlasf1.com/2002/oct23/scarborough3.jpg

Toyota's recent new front end:
http://www.f1sokuho.com/gprpt05/r18/...es/100615l.jpg

Notice how the lower suspension arm attach directly to the chasis. It would be interesting to see if the '06 car removed the keel all together.

MyBad

on the recent front end, the keel has nothing more than an aero function. I wouldn't even call it a keel. Its more like a vane or splitter. I'd like to see how the shape continues into the front wing.

ytdlite

i like to see more photos of the undersides and the ground efects of the cars.
do you think gasconye's tf106 is looking as swoopy as his renault design?