6Foot2 Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Link 1: McLaren-Honda Formula 1 Concept with closed cockpit on Behance Link 2: https://www.behance.net/andriesvanoverbeeke 1
bladedanny Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 On a more serious note, they'd have to look at the risks of a canopy in regards to getting out quick. I know it's only a fan made concept but it does look good.
JRowley Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 I really hate this and other F1 concepts, they are never remotely plausible or realistic.
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Looks fantastic. Though considering the current performace of Mclaren-Honda, it'd likely go backwards a bit then cease working entirely!
pcstru Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Nice renders. I can't see a canopy giving much additional protection so it is probably unlikely to happen... I'd like to see F1 incorporate a few short ovals in the season. . 1
Arreks Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 It kinda looks like a 'normal' F1 model ate too much and became overweight..
synaesthesia Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Looks like Indycar engineers/designers got hold of it, and we all know how daft that lot are. Closed cockpits are a stupid idea anyway. Increase safety? Tell that to Robert Kubica.
CAM Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 It looks awesome but picture 2 is the big problem, rain but no windscreen wipers? Oh dear...
sonofsanta Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Looks good in the black with that rear wing, doesn't it? For my money, I think I still prefer the Ferrari concept, though.
3s-gtech Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 On a more serious note, they'd have to look at the risks of a canopy in regards to getting out quick. I know it's only a fan made concept but it does look good. Closed cockpits are used on large numbers of racing cars, there are benefits in safety terms such as not being sprayed with fuel if there's a filling error. Nice renders. I can't see a canopy giving much additional protection so it is probably unlikely to happen... Would be for drag rather than protection. Would probably combine with fender over the wheels. What you'd end up with eventually is something looking like a Red Bull X2010. 1
Oaktech Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 It looks awesome but picture 2 is the big problem, rain but no windscreen wipers? Oh dear... We're suspending disbelief here for a minute anyway... It's clearly got some as yet undiscovered hydrophobic coating on it.
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 We're suspending disbelief here for a minute anyway... It's clearly got some as yet undiscovered hydrophobic coating on it. Or some pretty big tear-offs like the helmet visors have 2
6Foot2 Posted June 22, 2015 Author Posted June 22, 2015 We're suspending disbelief here for a minute anyway... It's clearly got some as yet undiscovered hydrophobic coating on it. 1
unixman_again Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Rain-X Rain Repellent 200ml Bottle For Windows Windscreen Glass Exterior works for me. I use it and you can bomb along the motorway without your wipers on and see perfectly.
Mr_Jiminy Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Horner's comments in one of the rags is the nail on the head for me... Bring back Brawn! IMO the LMP1 Hybrid's provide far, far better viewing... Webber must be laughing his socks off.
JRowley Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 And there we have it... Though this doesn't solve the issue entirely though, the rain would still hit the windscreen and move over it, just in droplets instead.
ICTDirect_Dave Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Though this doesn't solve the issue entirely though, the rain would still hit the windscreen and move over it, just in droplets instead. It's got to be easier than trying to see out of a visor when you're beind somebody and they're kicking up spray though?
JRowley Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 It's got to be easier than trying to see out of a visor when you're behind somebody and they're kicking up spray though? Well I don't know, it would need testing. Since the droplets are the size they are when they hit the windscreen you could assume that being covered in spray would mean many many tiny droplets. That could be almost as difficult to see through as normal even with this stuff.
Techykev Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Rain and water repellants don't work on fly/bug splats though, also will it work with an oil mist when the car in front blows an engine?
Mr_Jiminy Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 Rain and water repellants don't work on fly/bug splats though, also will it work with an oil mist when the car in front blows an engine? Indeed, there's where the pit crew come
synaesthesia Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 *redacted very dirty minded reply regarding where the pit crew.... and oil....*
sonofsanta Posted December 4, 2015 Posted December 4, 2015 Another McLaren concept: McLaren have revealed a concept F1 car, the MP4-X | F1 News ccording to the Woking team, the car 'looks visually striking, but it is beneath the skin where the changes are most apparent. 'MP4-X is designed to harness alternative power sources; the chassis changes shape to adapt to different aerodynamic demands; and it can communicate in the event of a failure or a problem'. Maybe they should focus on engineering their actual car, instead of all these imaginary cars...
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