Hispania Racing reveal 2010 contender.
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t! That looks superb.Glad they have a car, but slightly worrying that the first time it will turn a wheel is an actual event. Wouldn't be too much concern coming from an established team who would have a good baseline of knowledge and even some carry over components, but a brand new design, new manufacturer, new team, new drivers etc? Too much to potentially go wrong and get in the way of other teams who have hopefully got their bugs out of the way.
Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
andyps said:
Glad they have a car, but slightly worrying that the first time it will turn a wheel is an actual event. Wouldn't be too much concern coming from an established team who would have a good baseline of knowledge and even some carry over components, but a brand new design, new manufacturer, new team, new drivers etc? Too much to potentially go wrong and get in the way of other teams who have hopefully got their bugs out of the way.
Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
Engine from Cosworth.Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
Bought in gearbox.
Electronic box of magic from McLaren.
Dallara designed chassis/suspension.
Dallara know what they are doing.
Electronic/hydraulic failures most likely.
I think they could live to regret their name choice, too.
Holden Racing Team already have the initials HRT, and I would be very surprised if Walkinshaw took it lying down. I was quite fond of the name Hispania, though.
The other concern is that they only have one sponsors name on the car, through their connections with Senna. Maybe Chanhok'll bring some in, but I doubt they'll get anyone 'big', like Youtube or Virgin. Will they see the end of the season?
Holden Racing Team already have the initials HRT, and I would be very surprised if Walkinshaw took it lying down. I was quite fond of the name Hispania, though.
The other concern is that they only have one sponsors name on the car, through their connections with Senna. Maybe Chanhok'll bring some in, but I doubt they'll get anyone 'big', like Youtube or Virgin. Will they see the end of the season?
Edited by NewMetalSystem on Thursday 4th March 21:11
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Looks remarkably similar to the Virgin car, but I like the livery somehow... a bit different to the norm.
They've got a mountain and a half to climb though - new team and car, no testing, two rookies with very limited F1 mileage...
I wish them well but I'm expecting anything other than back row!
Looks remarkably similar to the Virgin car, but I like the livery somehow... a bit different to the norm.
They've got a mountain and a half to climb though - new team and car, no testing, two rookies with very limited F1 mileage...
I wish them well but I'm expecting anything other than back row!
Mazda Baiter said:
andyps said:
Glad they have a car, but slightly worrying that the first time it will turn a wheel is an actual event. Wouldn't be too much concern coming from an established team who would have a good baseline of knowledge and even some carry over components, but a brand new design, new manufacturer, new team, new drivers etc? Too much to potentially go wrong and get in the way of other teams who have hopefully got their bugs out of the way.
Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
Engine from Cosworth.Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
Bought in gearbox.
Electronic box of magic from McLaren.
Dallara designed chassis/suspension.
Dallara know what they are doing.
Electronic/hydraulic failures most likely.
The main issue is even the established bits (if you can call the Cosworth engine that) have to work together, and the team don't know how well that will happen.
andyps said:
Mazda Baiter said:
andyps said:
Glad they have a car, but slightly worrying that the first time it will turn a wheel is an actual event. Wouldn't be too much concern coming from an established team who would have a good baseline of knowledge and even some carry over components, but a brand new design, new manufacturer, new team, new drivers etc? Too much to potentially go wrong and get in the way of other teams who have hopefully got their bugs out of the way.
Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
Engine from Cosworth.Having said that, it looks nice and I wish them luck.
Bought in gearbox.
Electronic box of magic from McLaren.
Dallara designed chassis/suspension.
Dallara know what they are doing.
Electronic/hydraulic failures most likely.
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The main issue is even the established bits (if you can call the Cosworth engine that) have to work together, and the team don't know how well that will happen.
I think the Cosworth power-plant can be called established.
I agree that everything has to work together. Does anyone know whose gearbox they are using? Things have been made easier over the years for "bitza cars" to be built. Standard bellhousing/stud patterns for instance. It certainly helped Brawn build a "bitza" last year.
Edited by Mazda Baiter on Friday 5th March 11:42
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