[deetjohn]

This was the launch of the team and the unveiling of the new Silver Arrows livery.

The actual 2010 challenger, the MGP 01 will make its first public appearance during the Valencia test on February 1st.

The legend goes that, the Mercedes Grand Prix cars of the 1930's ran unpainted to save weight as to fall below the maximum weight limit and pass the scrutinizing.

Thus the silver aluminium body was exposed during the races and the nickname Silver Arrow was born.

The new silver colour scheme continues this traditional racing livery and as a reminder, the MGP W01's nose is raw carbon fibre.

[Bumblebee86]

The Mercedes GP Petronas team has officially unveiled the team’s 2010 livery today at the “Shining Silver Star’s” museum in Stuttgart, Germany.

[f1head]

Originally Posted by anachronix

The MP4-21 with the horns near the intake looked awesome!

It will be interesting to see who will be carrying this theme this season now that Mclaren & Mercedes have almost becoming 2 different entities in F1.

I think McLaren will retain this theme, the Brawn GP, oops, Mercedes Petronas team too would like something in the form of silver for Kubica and Schumi. Last year's yellow was too boring in my opinion.

[anachronix]

YouTube - Mercedes GP Launch: Michael Schumacher Interview

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The car looks awesome. Silver arrows

[Bumblebee86]

[kaynmantis]

Mercedes GP sure looking purty. Will be rooting for them this season...because of schumi. Though I still got my heart on Ferrari so I'll be rooting for them as well .

Originally Posted by SilentEngine

According to this rumor, Ferrari is going to struggle. Bring it on
......

late on responding to this particular post. Though considering Ferrari have stopped development of 2009 car halfway through last season and focussed entirely on 2010 car. One can assume they may have a very challenging package.

[myavu]

Who told that man is 41 and will struggle among the current champions and nico?

[Sn1p3r]

@kaynmantis I feel you man, being a tifosi is difficult these days. My loyalty too is split but largely towards Schumi / Brawn as Ferrari was revived by them. Last year too I was more Brawn fan rooting for the underdogs. I loved their color too

This year I am all MercGP. Nice alloys on the car

This year is going to be a thriller.

[kraft.wagen]

Can't wait to see the Prancing horse

Maranello, 27th January 2010 – Enthusiasts worldwide will be able to discover, live tomorrow morning at Ferrari, the name and look of the new Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro single-seater for the 2010 Formula 1 World Championship.

The car will be unveiled at 10.30 am at a ceremony in the New GT Assembly Line pavilion attended by the Scuderia Ferrari’s sponsors and partners, and the world’s media.

Stefano Domenicali, Fernando Alonso, Felipe Massa and Ferrari Chairman Luca di Montezemolo will all speak at the ceremony which is being broadcast live. The press conference featuring the Scuderia’s technicians and drivers, and, weather permitting, the first footage of the new car lapping at Fiorano for a promotional video, will also be shown live in the afternoon.

The single-seater’s technical specifications and first official photographs will also be posted on Ferrari. Enthusiasts can also stay in contact with the Scuderia through the Ferrari pages on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter.

[anachronix]

First shots of the F2010!

The wheelbase looks wierdly long!

[nitro.1000bhp]

New 2010 ferrari F1 car launched

called the F10, here are some basic specs and PICTURES given out by ferrari.

Chassis

Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite structure
Ferrari longitudinal gearbox
Limited-slip differential
Semi-automatic sequential electronically controlled gearbox – quick shift
Number of gears: Seven, plus reverse
Brembo ventilated carbon-fibre disc brakes
Independent suspension, push-rod activated torsion springs front and rear
Weight with water, lubricant and driver: 620 kg
BBS Wheels (front and rear: 13”)

Engine

Type: 056
Number of cylinders: eight
Cylinder block in sand cast aluminium: V 90°
Number of valves: 32
Pneumatic distribution
Total displacement: .2398 cm3
Piston bore: 98 mm
Weight: > 95 kg
Electronic injection and ignition
Fuel: Shell V-Power
Lubricant: Shell Helix Ultra

[nitro.1000bhp]

Originally Posted by anachronix

First shots of the F2010!

The wheelbase looks wierdly long!

It is going to be long on every car this season as refuelling has been banned and the cars have to run the complete race distance with a single load of fuel (speculated to be around 150 kgs) . It will be interesting to see how the rest of them squeeze various parts into their cars without increasing wheelbase.

[im_srini]

Is it just me or does anybody else think the exhausts on the Ferrari are way too forward ? It's way too obvious when you compare it to the Merc.



The front brake ducts are placed lower too...

[LandCruiser]

Originally Posted by im_srini

Is it just me or does anybody else think the exhausts on the Ferrari are way too forward ? It's way too obvious when you compare it to the Merc.

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The front brake ducts are placed lower too...

Both cars look dramatically different. The nose, the side vents, exhaust. Hmm if one of them performs well the other wont.

[jraj]

Originally Posted by im_srini

Is it just me or does anybody else think the exhausts on the Ferrari are way too forward ? It's way too obvious when you compare it to the Merc.

Mercedez only launched their livery on the 2009 championship winning car.Their 2010 challenger will be launched only at Valencia.Ferrari are the first to launch their 2010 car.

Hence this different looks

I think even Mercedez 2010 car will be more or less the same with the longer wheelbase to accomodate the bigger fuel tank