Jaime Alguersuari: ?I am not a victim??

Jaime Alguersuari says he?s in a positive mood despite yesterday?s decision by Toro Rosso to drop him from the team. The Spaniard has issued a statement outlining his thoughts on the situation, in which he confirms that as of earlier … Continue reading →

Source: http://adamcooperf1.com/2011/12/15/jaime-aguersuari-i-am-not-a-victim/

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Campaign launched to save Team Lotus

© Save Team Lotus

One side of the Lotus naming dispute has been put forward on a new and in-depth webpage called www.saveteamlotus.com. The basic background is that the Lotus Racing F1 team had its naming rights revoked for next season by Group Lotus and, in order to keep racing under the Lotus name, bought the Team Lotus brand off David Hunt, who had owned it since the original team?s last race in 1994. Group Lotus has now taken Lotus Racing to court to try and stop it using the historic name in Formula One next year. The issue has been a source of constant confusion for many fans and the new webpage offers a breakdown of David Hunt?s and Team Lotus? side of the argument.

Source: http://blogs.espnf1.com/paperroundf1/archives/2010/11/campaign_launched_to_save_team_1.php

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Toro Rosso STR6 Launch pictures ( 1st of February)

Scuderia Toro Rosso presented the media their brand new STR6 in the pitlane of the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain, on 1 February 2011.

The STR6 is basically the second car, after its predecessor the STR5, that was completely designed by Scuderia Toro Rosso, following the introduction of regulations that banned the use of "customer chassis", a chassis developed by one team and purchased by another.

Technical specifications

Chassis	carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Upper and lower carbon wishbones, torsion bar springs and anti-roll bars, Sachs dampers
Suspension (rear)	as front
Engine	Ferrari Type 056 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90� V8, limited to 18,000 RPM with KERS naturally aspirated mid-mounted
Transmission	Seven-speed semi-automatic gearbox with reverse gear
Weight	640 kg (1,411 lb) (including driver)
Fuel	Shell V-Power
Tyres	Pirelli P Zero
	Advanti Wheels (front and rear): 13"

Link
Toro Rosso STR06 ? Double Floor (Scarbsf1's Blog)
"Scuderia Toro Rosso (STR) launched their car on the first day of the Valencia test. It?s significance has been somewhat lost amongst the fanfare of the front running teams cars and the innovation of the midfield runners. However the new STR06 deserves more attention, as it has some unique aerodynamic concepts that are drawing praise from other teams engineers. STR have been able to reduce the cooling and packaging demands placed on the sidepods. Thus with a smaller sidepod envelope, the team have revived an old concept from Ferrari, the double floor."

Toro Rosso STR6 Launch pictures

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Lotus T128 launch (+ pictures)

The Team Lotus 2011 challenger T128 was launched on Monday 31st January exclusively in Team Lotus Notes.

In an edition of its online magazine Team Lotus Notes, the team published the first photographs of the new green and gold TL11 featuring a 2010 Mercedes-style ?blade? roll hoop with a split air intake.

The new livery features more yellow and prominent Renault signage, reflecting its new engine partnership with the French marque.

The car itself, with a rear end supplied by Red Bull, has a high and straight nose. ?It is a much more contemporary design. The car really will be a midfield runner. It?s a modern F1 car,? technical boss Mike Gascoyne is quoted as saying.

?There?s been almost no carry-over of parts for the 2011 car ? it looks substantially different from last year?s car. It?s the basis of our cars for the future,? he added.

New Lotus called 'T128', not 'TL11'

This year?s Team Lotus car is called T128, not TL11 as was previously announced.

Last year, the team ? then called Lotus Racing under official license from the Proton-owned carmaker Group Lotus ? raced its 2010 car with the T127 designation.

T127 was the continuation of the original Lotus team?s traditional vehicle designation system, and it was thought that the reversion to TL11 for this year was to avoid yet another clash with Group Lotus amid the naming dispute.

Indicating that the designation of the 2011 car was an issue right until the T128?s reveal very early on Monday morning, the launch magazine made no mention of the two variations.

Team Lotus confirms no KERS for 2011 car

Team Lotus has confirmed reports that the 2011 car does not feature a KERS system.

?The decision made the design job slightly easier, because packaging it in the car is always a bit more of a headache,? chief designer Lewis Butler said in the Team Lotus Notes magazine.

Confirmed head of aerodynamics Marianne Hinson: ?It?s the same for us in aerodynamics ? no KERS is actually easier because packaging all the bits you need for it is actually quite limiting for some of the aero shapes you need in some areas.?

Lotus is not ruling out installing KERS at a later date, but chief operating officer Keith Saunt suggested it is not necessary for the team to take its next step.

?If KERS was going to get us from eighth to sixth then we?d have it,? he said. ?But when you look at the weight of it and some of the engineering challenges, I think it?s a good decision not to start with it.

?We might end up with it, who knows?? added Saunt. ?But if we did we?ve got a lot of experienced people who could turn their hands to it.?

Lotus T128 launch pictures

Source : GMM, Images(C) toilef1

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First Look: 2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

First Look: 2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack

All Roads But Ours: Volkswagen Launches Passat Alltrack Overseas

The third-generation Audi A6 Allroad Quattro may still be under development, but its fraternal twin - the Volkswagen Passat Alltrack - has already been unveiled to the world.

Photo Gallery: First Look: 2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack - Automobile Magazine

Photo Gallery: First Look: 2012 Volkswagen Passat Alltrack - Automobile Magazine

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Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/tokyo/2011/1111_2012_volkswagen_passat_alltrack/index.html

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Buick Reveals More of Encore Crossover Via Facebook

As was promised, Buick has continued to reveal portions of a photo of the 2013 Encore crossover on Facebook. The company has now revealed two of four photo segments, allowing us a look at the top half of the new Encore. The teaser photo reveals a compact crossover with gently curving lines, an upswept rear [...]

Source: http://rumors.automobilemag.com/buick-reveals-more-of-encore-crossover-via-facebook-97277.html

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First Look: 2013 Infiniti JX35

First Look: 2013 Infiniti JX35

Infiniti gets family-friendly with the JX35.

Infiniti already offers a variety of people movers with its two-row EX and FX crossovers and three-row QX56. Now, it is looking to take a bite out of the luxury three-row crossover pie that appeals to so many families with the 2013 Infiniti JX35.

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Source: http://www.automobilemag.com/auto_shows/los_angeles/2011/1111_2013_infiniti_jx35/index.html

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