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2012 HRT F112

Discussion in 'F1 Cars' started by Dmitry Zaharov, Feb 21, 2012.

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    Looks like they took last year's Sauber, painted some gold and red on it and then attached their old nose + a front wing from 1995.

    And to think I was already worried about the Virgin becoming the slowest car because of no KERS... Looks like HRT intends to have a tight grip on that last row :p

    Edit: Also, poor Liuzzi. Must be a terrible feeling to be forced to stand there smiling, while a guy two classes below him sits in the racing overall...
    Markus Neumann, Mar 6, 2012
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    It's essentially last years cars but with the updated regulations...
    Hampus Andersson, Mar 6, 2012
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    And they might still turn out to be the team to improve their car by the largest margin compared to last season. After all they don't really have to compensate for the loss of the EBD since they never had one :p
    Markus Neumann, Mar 6, 2012
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    The differences I see between this years and last years:
    - Different nose and front wing (especially the connection between them)
    - Bargeboards seem to have disappeared..
    - The construction around the airbox seems a little different.
    - Sidepods are different
    - The fin has disappeared..

    Further it looks like a copy..
    Johan Top, Mar 6, 2012
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    Too be a self-acclaimed fact-god you are missing out on some things...



    The front wing seems like a step backwards. However, it might not be finished. There are talk about things still being made. Such as the bargeboards.

    - The front suspension geometry is completely different, and mounts much higher, so its probably a new monocoque.
    - The rear bodywork is different, much tighter.
    - The rear wing and its end-plates are different.
    - Rear suspension geometry looks different. Which is pretty logical, as this is the first HRT with a pullrod


    They are also one of few (or the only) that are not trying to blow the diffuser, but are blowing the rear wing. As this was the only approved concept during the off season, and they couldn't afford to be wrong-footed by a late regulation change.

    Teams which are lacking resources cannot start with a clean sheet very often. This goes for HRT as well. But the car is different. And mainly mechanical. Which is a good thing.
    Ole Marius Myrvold, Mar 6, 2012
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    Yes yes certain stuff are changed, but it´s as far as i know last year´s chassis that has been modified to fit new regulations and new bits, like rear suspension.

    Will be interesting to see downforce levels of this car. Especially when blowing the rear wing.
    3-5 seconds is my guess in Q3.
    Hampus Andersson, Mar 6, 2012
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    Then I wonder what a team have to do, to come up with a new car in your eyes. If they change the monocoque, and then front of the car looks higher then last years car. Then there is no point in using the old Dallara tub. Because that won't fit anymore.
    A new front, a new rear, and a slimmer car overall. Coupled with new suspensions in the rear. And hopefully better mechanics. That's about as much as every other team does. But I guess it's worse for HRT. Because... well, they are HRT:

    EDIT: Apparently they arrived so late in Barcelona because trucks are forbidden in France between 10:00 p.m Sat and 10:00 p.m Sun... true? O.o
    Ole Marius Myrvold, Mar 6, 2012
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    Like i said many times. I don´t have anything against HRT personally.

    It could have been any other team in their shoes and i would have said the same thing.
    Hampus Andersson, Mar 6, 2012
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    Livrery hrt 2012 !!!! FANTASTIC

    Lorenzo Gabbiani, Mar 6, 2012
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    Look one thread below. It's called HRT F112 ;)
    Ole Marius Myrvold, Mar 6, 2012
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    Not going to lie, this car looks nice (except for the nose of couse) and I love the colours. But of course just because it looks nice doesn't mean it's going to preform well. Most likely going to be the bottom feeders again especially since it took them this long just to get their new car up and running.
    Chris Preston, Mar 6, 2012
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    I just their highlights of their test "sort of" and the car in my opinion sounded fantastic, just a shame not many prople will see/hear it unless the cameramen get bored :p
    David Carter, Mar 6, 2012
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    Don't worry... you'll see them... when they get lapped... over.. and over again.
    António da Cunha, Mar 7, 2012
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    Didn't think of that to be honest :eek:
    David Carter, Mar 7, 2012
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    The New livery looks amazing! You'll have plenty of time to see it pass by the camera as well
    Alexander Macdonald, Mar 7, 2012
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    If I gave a HRT a push, it would proberly go faster than its on 40 year old cosworth steam :p
    David Carter, Mar 7, 2012
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    The chassis is all new, DLR said that many times on TV here.
    Xosé Estrada, Mar 11, 2012
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    Roland Molnar, Mar 13, 2012
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    More gold would've been better!
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    Ole Marius Myrvold, Mar 14, 2012
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    ohhh cars getting built in the garage! the season almost here!! \o/
    Mark Jameson, Mar 14, 2012
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