BMW tests its 2009 Formula 1 car prototype - and it ain’t pretty

[petrolhead]

Several Formula 1 teams were back in action today for the first time since the Brazilian Grand Prix, testing developments ahead of the 2009 season.

BMW are the latest team to run developments of the aerodynamics package we can expect to see on its F1 car in 2009. It’s going to take some getting used to. Here’s 20 pictures, if you can take it…

[Haissam]

where are the falcons stickers?

[SewerSideUp]

:rofl:

[Bruno]

:rofl:

[Wazif]

oh my god!!! wat the hell happened to the design?? is it stipulated by some standard??? it looks like they are reverting to the 1980s design!!!sheesh

look at that rear wing!!! yuuck!!!

bring back the 2000+ cars! puhleeeeeeeeeez

[petrolhead]

Yeah it is a completely new design regulations.... done to promote overtaking and slicks are back... less emphasis on aerodynamic grip and more on mechanical grip