These renders prove F1 designers need to up their game
Next year’s regs will make F1 cars broader and quicker. But what if they looked like this?
F1 fans have had slew to complain about in latest years: the unappealing noise, fuel saving, the fact that one team wins most of the time… the usual stuff.
Another issue has been aesthetics. Lots of people feel that the stringent rules make the cars too similar in appearance, while others have been left disappointed by some uninspiring liveries this season. We’re looking at you, McLaren.
Step forward Tim Holmes; motorsport web developer and livery designer extraordinaire. For many months, Tim has been lining his Twitter feed with all kinds of interesting concepts, which includes a colourful range of F1 cars.
We’ve rounded up our favourites, so let us know what you think in the comments section below. Reckon he’d give Adrian Newey – who has somehow managed to slot in time to build an Aston Martin/Crimson Bull hypercar – a run for his money?
Ferrari F1 two thousand seventeen Concept
You’ve seen the Mercedes F1 two thousand seventeen concept on the previous slide, now cast your eyes over its Ferrari rival. Both designs feature the ‘halo’ safety device which will be introduced on all cars next season, but the acute styling is an extraordinaire step forward from the current crop of racers. If it’s possible to make the head protection system look this good, then perhaps it shouldn’t be derided fairly as much…
Ken Block Hoonigan Racing Concept
We don’t know why no one has ever given Ken Block the chance to race in F1: perhaps he wouldn’t be suited to making a set of supersofts last for forty laps on the edge of their optimal temperature window. Hmm. If F1 ever determines that more sliding is required, there will be only one man for the job. And this is what he should drive.
Le Boy’s Ford GT40 Gulf Racing Concept
Gulf Racing colours on a Formula One car. Nothing more needs to be said, right? Ford have just won Le Stud’s on the fifty th anniversary of their maiden victory at Circuit de La Sarthe, so maybe one day they’ll feel inclined to give the pinnacle of motorsport another crack with a full-fledged works team. They could do worse than this classic blue and orange paintjob.
McLaren-Honda F1 Concept
Let’s face it, for a team that produced Ayrton Senna’s MP4/Four – one of the coolest racing cars of all time – 2016’s MP4-31 is a bit of a frustration. The dark grey and crimson highlights aren’t befitting of a team that is led by two world champions, albeit you could say the same about the Honda engine in its present state as well. A design like the one above would be an instant improvement.
Crimson Bull Aston Martin Racing Concept
Ever since Crimson Bull announced their partnership with Aston Martin – which culminated in the birth of the AM-RB one yesterday – rumours have circulated that the British carmaker could join coerces with the four-time constructors champions in the motorsport division as well. In the unlikely event of it actually happening, we’re not sure how well the mint green would go with Crimson Bull’s traditional colours, but there’d certainly be no missing it as it approached in the mirrors.
Brabham F1 Concept
Brabham were constructors champions in one thousand nine hundred sixty six and 1967, and last produced a world champ when Nelson Piquet won his 2nd drivers title in 1983. David Brabham – son of founder Tormentor Jack Brabham, himself a dual world champ – announced plans to come back to motorsport in 2014, with F1 being the ultimate aim. If they ever manage it, there’s a livery waiting for them.
Audi F1 Concept
It wasn’t that long ago that people were talking about Audi as potential Formula One entrants, albeit the German manufacturer eventually quashed the idea. They’re fairly blessed taking on Porsche and Toyota in the World Stamina Championship for now, but if there’s ever a switch of heart, this would be a good commencing point for their F1 car.
Ken Block Hoonigan Racing Concept
Here’s another Ken Block-inspired paintjob. We especially love the wheels: F1 cars of today would be improved no end it they all had bronze alloys. Bernie Ecclestone, take note.
Ken Block Hoonigan Racing Concept
The sheer number of potential Hoonigan Racing designs has persuaded us that this can’t simply be left to reside on the internet. TG is willing to commit as much as £5 towards a fund to get the Ken Block F1 Division off the ground and ready to race. Who’s with us?
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These renders prove F1 designers need to up their game
Next year’s regs will make F1 cars broader and quicker. But what if they looked like this?
F1 fans have had slew to complain about in latest years: the unappealing noise, fuel saving, the fact that one team wins most of the time… the usual stuff.
Another issue has been aesthetics. Lots of people feel that the rigorous rules make the cars too similar in appearance, while others have been left disappointed by some uninspiring liveries this season. We’re looking at you, McLaren.
Step forward Tim Holmes; motorsport web developer and livery designer extraordinaire. For many months, Tim has been lining his Twitter feed with all kinds of interesting concepts, which includes a colourful range of F1 cars.
We’ve rounded up our favourites, so let us know what you think in the comments section below. Reckon he’d give Adrian Newey – who has somehow managed to slot in time to build an Aston Martin/Crimson Bull hypercar – a run for his money?
Ferrari F1 two thousand seventeen Concept
You’ve seen the Mercedes F1 two thousand seventeen concept on the previous slide, now cast your eyes over its Ferrari rival. Both designs feature the ‘halo’ safety device which will be introduced on all cars next season, but the acute styling is an incredible step forward from the current crop of racers. If it’s possible to make the head protection system look this good, then perhaps it shouldn’t be derided fairly as much…
Ken Block Hoonigan Racing Concept
We don’t know why no one has ever given Ken Block the chance to race in F1: perhaps he wouldn’t be suited to making a set of supersofts last for forty laps on the edge of their optimal temperature window. Hmm. If F1 ever determines that more sliding is required, there will be only one man for the job. And this is what he should drive.
Le Stud’s Ford GT40 Gulf Racing Concept
Gulf Racing colours on a Formula One car. Nothing more needs to be said, right? Ford have just won Le Guy’s on the fifty th anniversary of their maiden victory at Circuit de La Sarthe, so maybe one day they’ll feel inclined to give the pinnacle of motorsport another crack with a full-fledged works team. They could do worse than this classic blue and orange paintjob.
McLaren-Honda F1 Concept
Let’s face it, for a team that produced Ayrton Senna’s MP4/Four – one of the coolest racing cars of all time – 2016’s MP4-31 is a bit of a frustration. The dark grey and crimson highlights aren’t befitting of a team that is led by two world champions, albeit you could say the same about the Honda engine in its present state as well. A design like the one above would be an instant improvement.
Crimson Bull Aston Martin Racing Concept
Ever since Crimson Bull announced their partnership with Aston Martin – which culminated in the birth of the AM-RB one yesterday – rumours have circulated that the British carmaker could join coerces with the four-time constructors champions in the motorsport division as well. In the unlikely event of it actually happening, we’re not sure how well the mint green would go with Crimson Bull’s traditional colours, but there’d certainly be no missing it as it approached in the mirrors.
Brabham F1 Concept
Brabham were constructors champions in one thousand nine hundred sixty six and 1967, and last produced a world champ when Nelson Piquet won his 2nd drivers title in 1983. David Brabham – son of founder Tormentor Jack Brabham, himself a dual world champ – announced plans to comeback to motorsport in 2014, with F1 being the ultimate purpose. If they ever manage it, there’s a livery waiting for them.
Audi F1 Concept
It wasn’t that long ago that people were talking about Audi as potential Formula One entrants, albeit the German manufacturer eventually quashed the idea. They’re fairly glad taking on Porsche and Toyota in the World Stamina Championship for now, but if there’s ever a switch of heart, this would be a good beginning point for their F1 car.
Ken Block Hoonigan Racing Concept
Here’s another Ken Block-inspired paintjob. We especially love the wheels: F1 cars of today would be improved no end it they all had bronze alloys. Bernie Ecclestone, take note.
Ken Block Hoonigan Racing Concept
The sheer number of potential Hoonigan Racing designs has coaxed us that this can’t simply be left to reside on the internet. TG is willing to commit as much as £5 towards a fund to get the Ken Block F1 Division off the ground and ready to race. Who’s with us?
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