Ferrari 248 Formula 1 Car

[Vaigra]

2006 Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro 248 Formula 1 Car

The Ferrari 248 F1 Unveiled at Mugello


The new Prancing Horse single seater was officially unveiled by the Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro in front of the Italian and world press at Mugello. The new car will compete in the next Formula 1 world championship. The new 248 mark indicates the engine characteristics: 2.4 liter, 8 cylinder.

[Vaigra]

now is it just me or do the wing mirrors look a little odd?

[Fumacher]

does somebody have pics of the shakedown?

[lightweight]

Originally Posted by Vaigra

now is it just me or do the wing mirrors look a little odd?

They are a departure from the ordinary, but what concerns me is the ergonomics of the new design.

I suspect that the HANS device will make it difficult for the drivers to turn their heads in order to look at the mirrors. And if it wasn't for the HANS device, it will still be difficult to turn your head that much. Mirrors must be at the line of sight of the driver, otherwise they distract his attention.

I was thinking, would it be too complex and weighty to ditch the mirrors and install cameras? After all F1 cars are packed with cameras anyway for TV coverage purposes...

[Matra et Alpine]

I think the mirrors are out there so the driver doesn't HAVE to turn his head to see them AND be able to see past all the new winglets and chimneys and rear wing element.

[Vaigra]

Originally Posted by Fumacher

does somebody have pics of the shakedown?

none in high-res yet, but I'll post any as soon as I get some

[dimlight]

Originally Posted by Matra et Alpine

I think the mirrors are out there so the driver doesn't HAVE to turn his head to see them AND be able to see past all the new winglets and chimneys and rear wing element.

good point...

[nopassn]

there are hi-res pics of the shakedown floating around in the hide-out... under F2006

[IL Duce]

much more elegant than the mclaren f1 racer i think.

[Vaigra]

Originally Posted by nopassn

there are hi-res pics of the shakedown floating around in the hide-out... under F2006

ah, good point. Me and fumacher both posted in it too
Care to merge the threads?

[Colin17]

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[Fumacher]

Colin17...thank you so much!