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Mercedes W05 - 2014

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  1. allsaintchris.

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    It's probably the most conventional looking nose of all the cars.
     
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    It's just the DRS mechanism I think ASC.
     
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  3. allsaintchris.

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    Could be, just has a big bulge at the top which is unusual.
     
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    I do remember that concept being used last year, but it wasn't used all down the grid. I think it depended which track they were on.
     
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  5. u408379965

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    Really impressed with the Mercedes. It looks very tightly packaged. The Red Bull and Toro Rosso look tight from the top but the sidepods seem quite high, it looks like the Renault engine has a higher centre of gravity than the Mercedes. They'll no doubt have the best mechanical grip again thanks to the FRIC system, strong engine, strong aero, strong drivers. They're the team to beat.
     
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    Clever interpretation of the rules, the 9000mm cross section is n'shaped.
     
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  7. El_Bando

    El_Bando Can't remember, where was I? Forum Moderator

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    Best looking car on the grid <ok>
     
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  8. BrightLampShade

    BrightLampShade Well-Known Member Forum Moderator

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    Between this and the Red Bull at least we have 2 nice looking cars. I think the Merc just about edges it but thats not to say the Red Bull doesn't look good.

    Looks wise the Merc and Red Bull are a class above the field, lets just hope the Merc can keep up in the early races this year <ok>
     
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  9. u408379965

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    I still think the Sauber's nicest. I think it looks real sleek they way the cockpit sweeps down to the nose. I'd say Mercedes second, followed by Red Bull then McLaren. I don't think the Merc and Red Bull look as nice side on because of the change in angle where the nose meets the bulkhead. Overall they're all quite good looking this year, the exceptions being the Force India and Ferrari.
     
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    I think the Sauber has its colour scheme going for it but that point of a nose just looks silly to me. Also I feel the Sauber will have to add more sponsors soon to simply stay in the mid field which will harm its sleek colours :s


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  12. BrightLampShade

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  13. El_Bando

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    The Honda Dumbo ears are almost back though.
     
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  14. WestCoastBoogaloo

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    Hands down the prettiest car so far.
     
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    That a tyre temp sensor on the front wing?
     
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  16. SgtBhaji

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    It's still pretty... ridiculous! Bleh!
     
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    @ScarbsF1: Mercedes camera mounts are OK with the FIA according to @paddyLowe http://t.co/sbE0VoI600 @OctanePhotos
     
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  18. ched999uk

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    Looks like the front wing pylons are adjustable up and down. Plus I wonder what is inside the cover on top of the wing in centre is? Maybe wing to pylon connections or something more interesting?
     
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