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#1 4_Webber

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Posted 15 February 2016 - 07:32

Vreme je za novi topik :)

 

Gospoda iz naseg tima su postavili na Tviteru audio teaser zvuka novog Hondinog motora, poslusajte ovde:

 

First fire-up: hear the #McLarenHonda MP4-31 as it roars into action at the #MTC.

 

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Bice online prezentacija novog automobila u nedelju.

 

Nek' nam je sa srecom! :)


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#2 Downforce

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Posted 16 February 2016 - 11:39

Vala bas - neka je svima sa srecom i da se prekinu losi rezultati. :) Da opet imamo legendarno rivalstvo :D


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#3 Rad-oh-yeah?

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Posted 17 February 2016 - 15:16

Honda's 2016 engine is more powerful than its predecessor, but still unreliable.

That is the claim of Marco Canseco, the correspondent for the Spanish sports daily Marca.

McLaren-Honda debuted its novel, ultra-compact 'size zero' concept last year, where the tight packaging of the rear was possible because the turbo is located actually inside the 'vee' of the engine.

According to Britain's Motor Sport Magazine, the Honda turbo is bigger for 2016, with Yasuhisa Arai confirming that it will be "around the same size" as the Mercedes unit.

The 'size zero' concept, however, is staying.

Writing in Marca, Censeco said Honda test-bench runs since the first full 2016 chassis was put together confirm the turbo V6 is now more powerful but "the new turbo repeatedly breaks".

And "apparently there are still overheating problems, even though the new (turbo) now works at lower rpm of about 100,000 compared to the 120,000 of last year", Canseco added.

Marca said that after Sunday's online launch of the MP4-31, it is believed Fernando Alonso will be at the wheel on the opening day of Barcelona testing. 

 

U pitanju su Spanci, dakle tradicionalno nepouzdan izvor, ali ne zvuci neverovatno. U svakom slucaju, videcemo gde smo vrlo brzo...


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#4 4_Webber

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Posted 17 February 2016 - 18:22

Isti oni koji su odvalili glupost od 223 konja.


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#5 Rad-oh-yeah?

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Posted 18 February 2016 - 16:18

I opet Marka:
 

There appears to be good and bad news this week in the world of Fernando Alonso.

The good news, according to the Spanish gossip magazine Diez Minutos, is that the McLaren-Honda driver is engaged to his girlfriend Lara Alvarez, a TV presenter.

Alvarez, 29, may also be pregnant, with their wedding reportedly to take place in Dubai or the Maldives by the end of the year.

El Pais newspaper declared: "We contacted the representative of the F1 driver, who said he knows nothing about the matter."

As for the bad news, there are reports in the specialist Spanish sports press that not all is well with Honda's preparations for the 2016 season.

Earlier, Marca newspaper claimed that while the Japanese carmaker's 2016 engine is more powerful than its woeful predecessor, the new and larger turbo unit has proved unreliable on the test benches.

Now, a Marca headline declares that Honda could take "the engine from 2015" to the first of just two pre-season tests in Barcelona from early next week. 

 

Ako je ovo istina onda smo ga dugorocno ugasili. Mada, spanski mediji su isto ovako lozili vatru i 2007. i napravili atmosferu linca prema Meklarenu koja je na kraju dovela do totalnog raspada sistema. Moze se reci da su oni prakticno unistili Alonsu karijeru jer je jos od onda u silaznoj putanji...


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#6 4_Webber

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Posted 18 February 2016 - 19:30

U roku od par sati je stigao zvanican demanti i od Meklarena i od Honde.
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#7 Rad-oh-yeah?

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Posted 18 February 2016 - 20:02

Eto, opet Spanci buse. Nije mi jasno sta hoce time da postignu.


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#8 4_Webber

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Posted 18 February 2016 - 21:47

Ne znam, ali od pocetka im smeta kombinacija Alonso-Meklaren. Mada secam se i 2006. posle Hokenhajma su pisali da je Alonso trazio momentalni raskid ugovora sa Renoom i prelazak u Meklaren vec za Madjarsku :lol:
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Posted 19 February 2016 - 12:20

McLaren-Honda announces new 10-year partnership with Richard Mille Posted on Friday, 19 Feb 2016 11:00 (GMT)

McLaren-Honda is delighted to announce a new long-term partnership with luxury watchmaking brand Richard Mille.
It is a perfectly balanced partnership: both brands share a passion for modern technology, cutting-edge design and precision engineering.

The Swiss brand, a relative newcomer to the watchmaking world, started making watches in 2001 but quickly established itself as one of the pre-eminent players within the industry, developing a unique, immediately recognisable architectural aesthetic. Founder and CEO Richard Mille continues obsessively to push the limits of haute horlogerie, his engineers creating increasingly intricate, innovative and elaborate designs.

In comparison, McLaren has established itself as one of grand prix racing’s most successful and enduring names, having won 20 world championships and 182 grands prix. This year, the team will celebrate its 50th anniversary on the Formula 1 grid (founder Bruce McLaren first raced a car bearing his own name in a grand prix at Monaco in 1966), while pushing hard to return to the front with works engine partner Honda.

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The partnership will see Richard Mille timepieces grace the wrists of the team’s world champion drivers Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button, distinctive branding appear on the new MP4-31 car, and a commitment to develop a unique and exclusive series of exceptional calibres inspired by the tremendous heritage of the McLaren brand.

Richard Mille, Chairman and CEO, Richard Mille Horometrie SA, said:

“As both a passionate aficionado and long-time advocate of international motorsport, I’m incredibly pleased and proud to be able to announce our new partnership with McLaren-Honda.

“The McLaren brand has existed at the very pinnacle of Formula 1 racing for 50 years, and its reputation for continual technical innovation, painstaking attention to detail and race-winning success perfectly matches the philosophy of the Richard Mille brand.

“The chance to partner with McLaren is particularly timely: we’ve been evaluating Formula 1 on a restricted basis for several years, but this opportunity has enabled us to engage in a deeper, more meaningful way, with proper focus and effort directed on a major team.

“For me, the association with McLaren is so striking, because I still vividly remember, back in 1981, when McLaren was the first constructor to introduce an all-carbonfibre monocoque to Formula 1. It was a technology that would revolutionise the sport – and still does to this day. Years later, I was able to adopt the same technical solution – a carbonfibre structure – for the baseplates of our watch movements and cases.

“I feel strongly that the Maison Richard Mille embodies the very essence of motorsport: we’re dedicated to the ultimate mechanical challenge, and we’re inspired by the concepts and materials used in Formula 1. For everyone at Richard Mille, this will be a thrilling partnership.”

Ron Dennis, Chairman and CEO, McLaren Technology Group, added:

“I’ve watched with quiet admiration as Richard and his team have built up the Richard Mille brand over the past 15 years. To have established himself at the vanguard of the watchmaking world in such a short space of time is an incredible achievement, and a testament to his vision and determination.

“For him to commit Richard Mille to a 10-year partnership with McLaren underlines our shared belief in the value of long-term agreements, and the benefits that can be derived from growing and developing together.

“The two brands share a distinct common DNA: a passion for design, technology and aesthetics, and I’m excited about the great work we can achieve together over the next 10 years.”


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#10 Wingman

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Posted 21 February 2016 - 01:28

 
 

McLaren MP4-31: First pictures revealed http://www.f1fanatic...res-revealed/… 

 

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#11 /13/Ален Шмит/

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Posted 21 February 2016 - 02:39

Dočekah i ranije da vidim bolid, sve čekam jutro :)

Lep bolid, zadnji kraj lepše uređen što odmah znači stabilniji protok vazduha.Bokovi neznatno širi ali ona udubina je manja što opet znači da je lađenje PJ veće što indicira da je Honda nešto uradila po pitanju iste (daj bože).Nos je reprofilisan i izgleda agresivno.

Uglavnom ovo sam i očekivao od Meklarena, MP430 je po pitanju aerodinamike bio u vrhu bez obzira što je to bio prvi Prodromouov rad u timu i stoga mislio sam da će MP431 biti samo evolucija.

Sve što je Meklarenu trebalo prošle i ove i sledeće godine jeste solidna PJ koja bi za početak trebala osiguravati postolja.S onakvom aerodinamikom, MP430 bi već imao par podijuma u prošloj sezoni.

 

Napravio sam ĐIF usporedbe MP430 i MP431 radi otkrivanja novotarija:

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#12 Rad-oh-yeah?

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Posted 21 February 2016 - 02:49

Ovo prakticno isto kao proslogodisnji u revidiranoj specifikaciji sa kraja sezone. To je vec bio Prodromu, tako da tu nema sta puno da se dodaje, i one price plasirane iz Honde kako je proslogodisnja sasija sranje i da se ceka Prodromu za ovu godinu jednostavno ne drzi vodu. Mi smo imali 2-3 sasiju na gridu prosle sezone a zavrsili smo kao deveti, ali ne zbog Honde, sacuvajboze, vec eto sasija je bila sranje a aeropaket kompromis.

 

Ove godine nema izgovora!


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#13 Rad-oh-yeah?

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Posted 21 February 2016 - 04:33

Ovo nam je novi test vozac, na insistiranje Honde: https://en.wikipedia...haru_Matsushita

 

Deluje da ima talenta (za razliku od raznih Harjanta i ostalih luftiguza sto kupuju mesto u F1 ovih dana) ali ako zbog njega Fandorn bude izvisio treba baciti bombu na Paragon. Fandorn je novi Fetel, ovaj Macusita je u najboljem slucaju novi Kovalainen.


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#14 4_Webber

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Posted 21 February 2016 - 10:58

Evo ga:

 

McLaren-Honda reveals the MP4-31 Posted on Sunday, 21 Feb 2016 08:00 (GMT)

McLaren-Honda today reveals its brand-new Formula 1 challenger, the MP4-31, ahead of the first all-team test, which will begin in Barcelona tomorrow. 

The striking and innovative MP4-31 chassis integrates the new Honda RA616H power unit, developed exclusively for the team. 

 

Although a high level of continuity in Formula 1’s technical regulations has enabled the team to strengthen and mature many of the design concepts developed on last year’s McLaren-Honda MP4-30, the new car also incorporates a significant number of all-new innovations. The result is a balance of remarkably elegant aerodynamic solutions with a highly space-efficient integration of Honda’s new-for-2016 power unit. 

 

While McLaren’s race team has spent an extremely busy few months developing the MP4-31 right up to the very tight deadline dictated by the truncated modern off-season, its marketing team has also enjoyed a very strong winter, announcing a raft of prestigious new commercial deals to add to a roster of equally valued existing partners. 

Joining McLaren-Honda’s partner group for 2016 will be the world-renowned luxury watch brand Richard Mille, which commences a 10-year marketing, branding and licensing collaboration. 

 

Global luxury goods giant LVMH will continue its long unbroken association with the team, through its premium sparkling wine brand Chandon, whose rising-star identity will adorn both the MP4-31 and the drivers’ race suits. 

Other important and valuable recent acquisitions include a brand-new haulage supplier, Volvo Trucks, and a brand-new technical services provider, IT Lab, while official services supplier ISS has renewed and extended its partnership. Also, official electronic communications supplier Kenwood celebrates 25 years as a McLaren partner this year. Finally, 2016 marks the second year of a 10-year alliance with KPMG. 

 

In addition to the aforementioned acquisitions and renewals, McLaren-Honda is once again privileged to count on the loyal support of an impressive portfolio of partners old and new, including Johnnie Walker, SAP, Hilton Worldwide, CNN, Santander, GSK, Mazak, AkzoNobel Sikkens, Segafredo Zanetti, Akebono, Norton Rose Fulbright, Enkei, Repucom, Sparco, Maxi Nutrition, Asics and TechnoGym. 

 

Last but very far from least, McLaren-Honda’s preparations for 2016 have once again benefitted enormously from the unrivalled resources and expertise of ExxonMobil, which is celebrating 22 years of partnership with McLaren this year. ExxonMobil’s engineers, together with their counterparts at Honda, have been tirelessly developing pioneering new technologies and formulations of Esso fuels and Mobil 1 lubricants for the all-new Honda RA616H V6 turbo power unit, and Mobilube 1 SHC racing gear oil for McLaren’s bespoke eight-speed gearbox. 

Importantly, the size and calibre of our partner roster – and its collective commitment to the team – underscores the confidence that all at McLaren have in our journey back to the podium. 

 

Fernando Alonso (#14) said: 

“The start of a new season is always a special feeling, characterised by a lot of anticipation for the year ahead. This year is no different: I’m excited and raring to go. 

“Last year the spotlight was very much on McLaren-Honda as we embarked on the first year of our renewed partnership. It was a tricky season for all of us, but we learned a hell of a lot. 

“Likewise, it’s been a very productive winter for me. I’ve been training extremely hard, as usual, but also enjoying time with my family, and keeping tabs on all the hard work going on at the McLaren Technology Centre, Woking, where the McLaren guys have been doing an incredible job to get everything ready in time. The Honda boys have been working flat-out in Sakura, too. 

“The aero package shows fantastic attention to detail. The whole car is beautiful in fact – it’s particularly nicely packaged from an aerodynamic point of view as I say – and I’m 100 per cent ready for the challenge ahead.” 

 

Jenson Button (#22) said: 

“I really can’t wait to take the wheel of the new MP4-31 tomorrow. All Formula 1 drivers need a winter break, but I’m massively excited to get started on the 2016 season now, and I have to say the brand-new McLaren-Honda MP4-31 really looks the part.

“Moreover, having spent quite a bit of time at the McLaren Technology Centre recently, I can tell you that there’s a huge amount of palpable positive energy there at the moment, despite the challenging yet steep learning curve we all travelled along in 2015. 

“In fact, the immense amount of sheer hard work that has gone into the development of the MP4-31 over the winter makes me immensely proud, and consequently I go into the new season with even more motivation and belief. 

“Despite the ups and downs we saw last year, there were steady improvements all year long, and that gives us confidence in the design direction we’re taking. There are a lot of positives we can build on, and a strong platform to take forward. I’m not about to make any over-optimistic predictions – Formula 1 is far too unpredictable for me to do that – but, from what I’ve seen so far, the aero detailing on the car looks fantastic, and I’m really looking forward to beginning the process of testing those new innovations when I get behind the wheel tomorrow.”  

 

Ron Dennis (Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, McLaren Technology Group) said: 

“As we embark on the second year of our renewed McLaren-Honda partnership, all of us remain united in our purpose. That purpose is to develop our team towards our shared ambition: to win. 

“We’ll make no predictions as to when those wins will come, but I can say without fear of contradiction that every member of our team has worked with truly relentless dedication over the past few months. The result is that MP4-31’s developmental trajectory has been usefully steepened over the winter, and I’m consequently very proud of our team’s efforts. 

“We remain resolute in our commitment to our goals, and we maintain an indefatigable commitment to the winning potential of a full works team. Believe me: the full works backing of a multinational automotive manufacturer is the only platform from which real success in modern Formula 1 can be achieved. As McLaren-Honda, therefore, we’ve vowed to work together, and to win together, and that determination has become further cemented as our relationship has deepened through the shared challenges we faced last year. 

“We have the best driver line-up in the sport. We have an engineering team that has been meticulously hand-picked, restructured, guided and inspired; the blend of technical skill-sets and attitudinal mind-sets we now possess are fit-for-purpose and state-of-the-art. And, thanks to the relationships we’ve nurtured with a hugely impressive roster of loyal and powerful partners, our commercial position is equally robust.” 

 

Eric Boullier (Racing Director, McLaren Racing) said: 

“First of all, we must recognise the very hard work performed over the past few months by everyone in Woking, Sakura and Milton Keynes. 

“The guys have shown intense dedication throughout the winter period, and the result is that they’ve successfully kept our aggressive build and development programmes on schedule. As such, all our team members are a credit to McLaren-Honda, and consequently we’re incredibly grateful to everyone involved in the development of the MP4-31. 

“But we’re never satisfied, which is why we’ve continued to strengthen our engineering team in recent weeks and months, and we’re confident that the changes we’ve made will improve and accelerate our car-development progress in the future. 

“So the two Barcelona tests will merely herald the continuation of the huge collaborative task that all departments have been engaged in during the off-season. We’ll be aiming to spend the four days of the first test carefully and methodically: extracting the maximum from the time available, and concentrating our efforts on proving out our central systems, operational procedures and electronics checks. We’ll need to verify our work in the garage before we can expect any miracles on track – essentially, to ensure we walk before we can run. After all, testing is just that: testing. 

“But be assured, we’re motivated and determined, and we’re pulling together.”

 

Yasuhisa Arai (Senior Managing Officer and Chief Officer of Motorsport, Honda R&D Co Ltd) said: 

"From the start of tomorrow’s testing, the second season of McLaren-Honda’s new adventure begins. It was a short winter break, but nonetheless Honda was able to make the most of the off-season in preparation for 2016, strengthening our team and working tirelessly alongside the McLaren and ExxonMobil engineers. 

“Learning from last year, we’ve made changes to the compressor and other hardware of the power unit during the break, maturing our overall concept from last year. Our focus will be to test the car’s balance with the new chassis and power unit, and specifically the ERS direction during the eight days of winter testing. 

“We won’t know exactly where we stand until we reach the end of the two tests, but we’re looking forward to getting back on track, gathering data, and feeding back the information to our engineers so as to prepare for Melbourne and onwards. 

“It’s good to be back.”



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#15 4_Webber

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Posted 21 February 2016 - 11:00

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