I don't have any expectations for Williams this year, I don't think Toyota was the right engine to get, I don't think they'll fix their chassis/aero issues they've been having in the last few years, and i don't think the drivers are the ones to give them consistently good results. I'm keeping my allegiances quiet this season.

Hoping RBR improve with Newey on board. I think their lineup is solid with Webber and Coulthard, but not outstanding. Maybe a couple of podiums. Could see some rivalry developing between them and BMW through the season.

Toyota will still fail to impress, i expect them to drop behind RBR and BMW.

I hope Spyker continue to improve and start bridging the gap, but I think Super Aguri will jump from the bottom, maybe even past STR.

I too think Honda will be a player this year, and BMW to continue their imporve but they won't be 'there' yet, maybe in the next couple of years though.

Renault, they may have the team but they don't have the drivers to take either title. I really hope McLaren can sort out their car.

In a way you could say this could be a very evenly matched year, Ferrari have lost a lot of their brains, McLaren might sort out their car, Renault have lost their outstanding driver, and Honda have been improving. Theres also the possibilty of RBR and BMW causing some major upsets.

Personally I am looking forwards to this season, should be a good one.

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Last edited by Trance Nutter on Jan-20-2007 at 11:26

Well said, TranceNutter

I would agree with all of your analysis. It will be a very even year for sure since all the top teams are only running eveolutions of last years car (for the most part). The rule freeze was helpful in that regard I guess.

I think it was Mario Thiessen who said that this might be the best year of racing yet since it won't be as political. A little jab at Schu but I can't help but agree.

Lots of young talent, Newey going to RBR, the whole "customer cars" saga with Aguri and STR...should be a great season.

new Ren has been launched.



bit too rainbow-ish? the back looks good, the front is fugly.

more pics here

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Last edited by noikeee on Jan-24-2007 at 22:47

car racing (of any form) is enough to make me want to gouge out my eyes and spend the rest of my life looking for new ones.

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The Renault looks like it's made out of Lego, lol.

And you couldn't find picture of Kovalainen...

I expect exciting season. Schumi is out and top drivers changed the team. I guess Kimi and Alonso are still favourites, but Massa could be surprisingly good.

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I expect big things from Massa.

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Originally posted by Quethas And you couldn't find picture of Kovalainen...

what? it's always been there

Button's Honda stopped on the first lap of testing today, lol.

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Jenson Button was supposed to complete his first laps today in the RA107, but unfortunately for the 27-year-old the car stopped without having even completed a single lap. Honda is currently in Barcelona to present its 2007 contender. The RA107 made its debut on track for the first time on Wednesday. Rubens Barrichello completed a number of laps without any major problems. Unfortunately for Button he had to cope with what looks likes an electrical problem. http://www.f1racing.net/en/news/200..._first_lap_out/

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The new Red Bull is, surprisingly, REALLY good looking!

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Ow nice one RB

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I'm LOVIN the black Honda

Never really had a fave team or driver, i just love watching the sport
and everything behind it ie engineering.
But i'm pullin extra for Kubica at BMW - did a GREAT job to finish the season....hope he does well

New Williams is out. I had a long thought before putting here that Rosberg picture, that haircut is so fagtastic it hurts my eyes.

Testing times from Valencia this week:

Tuesday 30th January 2007:

code:
Pos  Driver        Team                      Time      Laps
 1.  Alonso        McLaren-Mercedes     (B)  1:12.563   85
 2.  Piquet        Renault              (B)  1:13.549   27
 3.  Montagny      Toyota               (B)  1:13.672   33
 4.  Vettel        BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:13.683   75
 5.  Raikkonen     Ferrari              (B)  1:13.691   45
 6.  Trulli        Toyota               (B)  1:13.735   50
 7.  Heidfeld      BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:13.848   49
 8.  Fisichella    Renault              (B)  1:13.867   34
 9.  Barrichello   Honda                (B)  1:14.025   29
10.  Nakajima      Williams-Toyota      (B)  1:14.520   51   *
11.  Rossiter      Honda                (B)  1:14.643   37   *
12.  Sato          Super Aguri-Honda    (B)  1:15.674   27   *
13.  Webber        Red Bull-Renault     (B)  1:15.726   27
14.  Badoer        Ferrari              (B)  1:16.334   35   *

* 2006/interim car

code:
Pos  Driver        Team                      Time      Laps
 1.  Alonso        McLaren-Mercedes     (B)  1:12.682   84
 2.  Fisichella    Renault              (B)  1:12.737   37
 3.  Kovalainen    Renault              (B)  1:12.770   43
 4.  Raikkonen     Ferrari              (B)  1:12.869   51
 5.  Heidfeld      BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:13.012   48
 6.  Trulli        Toyota               (B)  1:13.297   46
 7.  Kubica        BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:13.310   42
 8.  Massa         Ferrari              (B)  1:13.574   78  *
 9.  Barrichello   Honda                (B)  1:13.690   72
10.  Rossiter      Honda                (B)  1:13.732   28  *
11.  R.Schumacher  Toyota               (B)  1:13.839   31
12.  de la Rosa    McLaren-Mercedes     (B)  1:14.286   46
13.  Nakajima      Williams-Toyota      (B)  1:14.401  116
14.  Sato          Super Aguri-Honda    (B)  1:14.812   36  *
15.  Coulthard     Red Bull-Renault     (B)  1:15.939   26
16.  van de Garde  Super Aguri-Honda    (B)  1:26.348    4  *

* Old/interim car

code:
Pos  Driver        Team                      Time      Laps
 1.  R.Schumacher  Toyota               (B)  1:11.297   60
 2.  Fisichella    Renault              (B)  1:11.621  121
 3.  Kovalainen    Renault              (B)  1:11.643  108
 4.  Alonso        McLaren-Mercedes     (B)  1:11.710   95
 5.  Heidfeld      BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:11.989   99
 6.  Raikkonen     Ferrari              (B)  1:12.360   66
 7.  de la Rosa    McLaren-Mercedes     (B)  1:12.361   69
 8.  Massa         Ferrari              (B)  1:12.418   98
 9.  Kubica        BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:12.857   20
10.  Button        Honda                (B)  1:12.976   77
11.  Davidson      Super Aguri-Honda    (B)  1:13.143  133
12.  Coulthard     Red Bull-Renault     (B)  1:13.450   59
13.  Rossiter      Honda                (B)  1:13.728   03
14.  Webber        Red Bull-Renault     (B)  1:13.796   23
15.  Nakajima      Williams-Toyota      (B)  1:13.945   82

code:
Pos Driver        Team                      Time     Laps
1.  Hamilton      McLaren-Mercedes     (B)  1:11.119  112
2.  Raikkonen     Ferrari              (B)  1:11.855  112
3.  Kubica        BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:12.242   57
4.  de la Rosa    McLaren-Mercedes     (B)  1:12.455   64
5.  Fisichella    Renault              (B)  1:12.572   96
6.  Vettel        BMW-Sauber           (B)  1:12.675   73
7.  Kovalainen    Renault              (B)  1:12.679   98
8.  Webber        Red Bull-Renault     (B)  1:12.776   23
9.  Button        Honda                (B)  1:12.995   89

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