F1 2009…. Dinky Toy Season?
Funny toys…. That’s the first thing that comes in mind when looking at the 2009 spec Formula One cars. Second thing that comes in mind; plain ugly, really ugly…. Just put a giant antenna on these cars, and you would think you are watching some RC car race.
Sorry, but I just can’t get used to the looks of the 2009 F1 cars. Really every wing seems out of perspective. That front wing is way to wide, the rear wing is way to small and high. The only view angle where they look good, is the side view.
Looking at the front wing, I can’t stop thinking about the results of close racing in 2009. That front wing is born to be a ‘tire-cutter’ when it comes to close racing and/or crowded starts. Wonder how strong the teams build their front wings, but even if they are to fragile for ‘wheel-bang-cut-tire’ actions, they will result in cutting tires when they are all scattered over the circuit.
Talking about tires, the slicks are back in Formula One. A good thing in my opinion. I suspect the drivers and teams need to get used to it again, since the real slicks have been away for quite some time. Like in light rain races; I think this slick might cause sooner problems on a wet track than the former ‘grooved’ slick tire.
However, rules are rules, and I hope FIA are right about all these radical changes, thus resulting in a thrilling 2009 race season. When the races are good, I think I can get used to the ‘Dinky Toy’ looks of the 2009 Spec F1 cars, for now I just post a few more pics in a few angles that doesn’t reveal the complete image, to get myself (and maybe you) used to the, currently still funny, looks of the cars.
