Three of the top five have released their cars, and surprisingly, they all look drastically different. The looks obviously aren't great (although I actually like the McLaren) but what we're focused on here is speed.
Ferrari: This one is difficult to grasp, but the car is definitely going to have one of the best centers of gravity. Both sides go down, meaning the center of gravity will be the center of the car, which will give the driver more feedback than other cars. The car looks really strong, much better than in 2012/13. Aerodynamically the nose distributes the air well. the curve sends it in and around the air-box cleanly although may take away so rear down, but that's helped by the crease in-between the nose and the wing. That crease will let air though under the car to the diffuser.
Lotus: Oh boy, this one looks like a mess. Realistically, two prongs means extreme issues with sidewinds, which will through off the car. Setting it up will be a nightmare because depending on where the two prongs are during the corner, the downforce figures will change. Beyond the nose however, it's a sound car. Innovative rear-view mirrors that should reduce drag, a well-packaged rear, and the new rear wing are all key components. This one just might be a gem after all. (Although on a side note, it's kinda weird that the nose is literally the opposite of the McLaren's)
McLaren: This one is just as different as the rest. The supported nose that seems to choke the movement of the wing a little bit, which the FIA will like. It does look better than last year's odd failure however. It's definitely been changed (although the livery isn't really a livery at all, it's just gray) and the changes look good. The huge side-pods may constitute distrust in the Mercedes engine, or maybe they were told it would need extra cooling, but that's definitely something new. Overall it's good and sound.
Rankings:
1. Ferrari F14 T
2. McLaren MP4-29
3. Lotus E22
The Ferrari looks best off the starting block, but truthfully since the engineers don't know too much yet, the team who develops the car the most will probably be the one that beats out the other in the end.
Ferrari: This one is difficult to grasp, but the car is definitely going to have one of the best centers of gravity. Both sides go down, meaning the center of gravity will be the center of the car, which will give the driver more feedback than other cars. The car looks really strong, much better than in 2012/13. Aerodynamically the nose distributes the air well. the curve sends it in and around the air-box cleanly although may take away so rear down, but that's helped by the crease in-between the nose and the wing. That crease will let air though under the car to the diffuser.
Lotus: Oh boy, this one looks like a mess. Realistically, two prongs means extreme issues with sidewinds, which will through off the car. Setting it up will be a nightmare because depending on where the two prongs are during the corner, the downforce figures will change. Beyond the nose however, it's a sound car. Innovative rear-view mirrors that should reduce drag, a well-packaged rear, and the new rear wing are all key components. This one just might be a gem after all. (Although on a side note, it's kinda weird that the nose is literally the opposite of the McLaren's)
McLaren: This one is just as different as the rest. The supported nose that seems to choke the movement of the wing a little bit, which the FIA will like. It does look better than last year's odd failure however. It's definitely been changed (although the livery isn't really a livery at all, it's just gray) and the changes look good. The huge side-pods may constitute distrust in the Mercedes engine, or maybe they were told it would need extra cooling, but that's definitely something new. Overall it's good and sound.
Rankings:
1. Ferrari F14 T
2. McLaren MP4-29
3. Lotus E22
The Ferrari looks best off the starting block, but truthfully since the engineers don't know too much yet, the team who develops the car the most will probably be the one that beats out the other in the end.
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