Mclaren Launch MP4-23

[Eric Mc]

I still prefer the McLaren M23.

[sa_20v]

Rob S said:

A very low key launch!! I work at Vodafone and last year there was huge coverage of this, with the spanish launch etc but noting at all this year!!

I thought the same, when the McLaren MP4-22 was launched in Valencia last year they created a racing circuit for Alonso and Hamilton to show off their skills in a variety of vehicles! Yesterday's launch was extremely low-key in comparison!

Williams have taken the low-key launch a step further, by not having one!

http://www.forumula1.net/2008/f1/f1-news/no-offici...

[10 Pence Short]

McLaren have no Spanish crowd or World Champion to parade to this year, or too much money to throw about trying to impress sponsors.

[deevlash]

last years front wing, on smooth curve


this years front wing (no wing over the nose cone, yet) with distinct steps in it.


old red bull front wing, which was replaced last year with one that looked much the same as last years mclaren one.
I wonder what the thinking behind this is? Seems to be a retrograde step on the face of it.

[RoryC]

deevlash said:

last years front wing, on smooth curve

That is a mp4-21

[deevlash]

RoryC said:

deevlash said:

last years front wing, on smooth curve

That is a mp4-21

even with the vodafone branding? is this one of the cars they painted up in 22 colours for demos? The 21 and 22 had front wings that were similiar anyway so the point still stands.

[RoryC]

deevlash said:

even with the vodafone branding? is this one of the cars they painted up in 22 colours for demos? The 21 and 22 had front wings that were similiar anyway so the point still stands.

Yes it is one of the demo cars. Like at the launch in Valencia the were both 21's.