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[scousers on tour 2008]

I assumed the Livery will be red and black as the new caps are red and black and all the new team clothing is black

[MattMK45]

That livery might fit Redbull...considering their 'history' in F1.

Phht who needs history when you have the best looking and fastest car on the grid?

Dont tell me your one of those people who fall for the [brand name here] since 1963.

Absolutley like with clothing brands 'Est 1967' "I say hell no you weren't even established since the middle of last week!"

Oh and surely a red and white arrows car was when they were known has footwork?

[spankyham]

It's great to see McLaren so optimistic about 2011. What's more they are being very thorough and precise in their approach to 2011. This article says they will use the same strategy RB used last year, not bringing their new car to the first testing.


McLaren plans interim car for first test

McLaren is set to use an interim car for the first Formula 1 test of 2011 at Valencia, AUTOSPORT understands, after announcing on Friday that its launch will be held in Berlin on February 4.

The first official test of the year takes place at Valencia from February 1-3, but McLaren will not unveil its new MP4-26 until the day after that test finishes.

AUTOSPORT understands that the launch is not simply a colour-scheme unveiling - but will be the actual first public appearance of the new car.

McLaren has declined to comment on its intentions for the first test at Valencia, but sources suggest the team is looking at using an updated version of the MP4-25 for the test - rather than its 2011 model.

It is understood that the car that will run at Valencia will likely be a modified hybrid of the current MP4-25, but fitted with aerodynamic developments and updates from the 2011 car.

Such a move would allow the team a few extra days of development time in the wind tunnel. Using a well-known platform will also ensure that McLaren should be able to complete plenty of mileage to gain data on how Pirelli's 2011 rubber interacts with the cars.

Tim Goss, chief engineer of McLaren's 2010 car, told AUTOSPORT last month that the outfit was upbeat about the progress being made with the new car.

"It's looking very good," Goss said. "We can't say much about it at the moment, but Doug [McKiernan, chief aerodynamicist] and his team have done a great job of creating the aerodynamic platform for the car, and it is looking good."

McLaren is not the only team that is choosing not to run its 2011 car in Valencia - with Force India, Virgin Racing and HRT all having so far confirmed that they will only run 2010 models for the first test.

World champion Red Bull Racing, which missed the first test last year, is making a big push to get its car ready for Valencia so it can understand better how the Pirellis work on the actual 2011 challenger.

[nish2280]

But i think they can go back to the white and red Marlboro days, its just that the red will be of a brighter shade but im not sure which sponsor the white will represent.

[bud]

anybody know why its being launched in Berlin?

[Robert12010]

anybody know why its being launched in Berlin?

strange isnt it?

[bud]

anybody know why its being launched in Berlin?

strange isnt it?

Im wondering if it has something to do with the MP4-12c?

[What's Burning?]

anybody know why its being launched in Berlin?

strange isnt it?

Im wondering if it has something to do with the MP4-12c?

or something having to do with a sponsor?

[bud]

anybody know why its being launched in Berlin?

strange isnt it?

Im wondering if it has something to do with the MP4-12c?

or something having to do with a sponsor?

When Mercedes part owned the team it made sense now they are severing ties it doesn't make sense to launch in Germany for Mercedes sake when they are trying to forge their own identity and existence in the sport.

[Jensonb]

anybody know why its being launched in Berlin?

strange isnt it?

Im wondering if it has something to do with the MP4-12c?

or something having to do with a sponsor?

When Mercedes part owned the team it made sense now they are severing ties it doesn't make sense to launch in Germany for Mercedes sake when they are trying to forge their own identity and existence in the sport.

As I said elsewhere, I'm pretty confident they're doing it not to appease Mercedes, but rather to rub their nose in it. And if that is the case, expect the car to hold a big and frightening Ace for McLaren to hold up at the Merc head honchoes with a smirk.

[What's Burning?]

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[darwin dali]

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Got an account with them, but me likey pillies

[stonemonkey]

Pillies? Here they're what you put your head on when you sleep.

I want black with flames.

[darwin dali]

Pillies? Here they're what you put your head on when you sleep.

I want black with flames.

Likey pillies = like pills

[stonemonkey]

What do pills have to do with financial services?

EDIT: Doh! purple pillies.