2009 F1 regs might see horridly ugly rear wings. Just look at the Williams

[EJ25RUN]

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Recently spotted at Jerez testing, we have some pictures of Williams' 2009-spec rear wings on the FW30:
http://www.formula1.com/photos/597x478/manual/djm0817se39.jpg
http://www.formula1.com/photos/597x478/manual/djm0817se57.jpg

[EJ25RUN]

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/2024/f2009visualxh4.jpg

[Cool Cat Racing]

Are the cars themselves smaller or is it just the pic? I guess they're trying hard to slow them down and since the engine change didn't quite work I guess less downforce is the only other choice. You're right though, it is pretty ugly.

[EJ25RUN]

Are the cars themselves smaller or is it just the pic? I guess they're trying hard to slow them down and since the engine change didn't quite work I guess less downforce is the only other choice. You're right though, it is pretty ugly.

No, i think they are still 180 cm wide and all but this is just an attempt to slow corner speed.

[josh green]

That sucks, it doesnt look too bad. Could be worse, they could just close cockpit them... lol.

[DrivenMind]

why not just slick down the track and make them run bias ply tyres?

[EJ25RUN]

why not just slick down the track and make them run bias ply tyres?

cause we are all to busy celabrating the return of slicks in 09.

[EJ25RUN]

http://www.autosport.com/images/upload/1226510785.jpg
Autosport....

Williams have become the first team to reveal what the 2009-specification front wings will look like after Jonathan Kennard shook down an FW30 chassis fitted with the new-style front and rear wings at the Kemble airfield today.

The team had previously trialled a 2009-style rear wing at Barcelona in September, but today's run was the first time that the revised front wing had been displayed. Most teams are expected to try parts modified for the 2009 regulations in next week's Barcelona sessions.

Under next year's radically different aerodynamic rules, the wings have been simplified with most of the current additional protrusions removed. The front wing is lower and wider, and drivers will be able to make a limited number of wing angle adjustments from the cockpit. The rear wing has been made narrower and taller.

The aim is to improve the quality of the racing by allowing drivers to follow each other more closely in fast corners.

The definitive versions of the 2009 cars will also have different diffusers, slick tyres and kinetic energy recovery systems, and will no longer feature extra aerodynamic devices on the central bodywork.

Kennard's straightline test today was the former Formula 3 front-runner's first run in a Formula One car, and he expressed his gratitude to the team afterwards.

"It has been a good day today and great to be able to drive the new-spec Formula One car for the first time," he said.

"I would like to extend my thanks to Sir Frank (Williams) and the team for the opportunity. I enjoyed working through the test programme and assisting the team with their preparations for the 2009 season."



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[Elbow]

^Pic not working, but not sure if I even want to see...

[EJ25RUN]

^Pic not working, but not sure if I even want to see...
Work fine for me. :thinking:

Here

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/72093

[Thighs]

why?

















WHY!

[Elbow]

Wow, it looks really stupid, so stupid it's funny looking.