Reigning Champs Red Bull 2011 RB7

Red Bull's RB7 car was revealed in Valencia, Spain for this months F1 early season testing. The livery remains the same but there are significant changes to the car for 2011

 The side view mirrors are no longer on the side pods of Red Bulls F1 car. In this years design they are mounted on the moncoque.

The most interesting aspect of the RB 7 design is what exactly this telescopic wing plate does on the rear wing.My guess is that it directs air to the corner of the car that needs it most enhancing mechanical grip.

Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber showing off the RB 7 in Spain. Webber came so close last year to the crown. Will he have enough this year to take on a more experienced and now champion Vettel?

This may be the last year at Red Bull for one or both drivers. Vettel rumored to be the subject of Ferrari's woos and Webber increasing in age with the his F1 clock ticking.

Ferrari to launch 2011 car on January 28

Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali revealed the launch would take place at their Maranello base. The team - and the new car - will then journey to Spain to take part in the first official test of the year, which will get underway at the Valencia circuit from February 1-3.

Ferrari is said to be focusing on aerodynamics as one of the many major improvements to the chassis for 2011. After seeing what Red Bull did for Vettel and Webber they don't want Alonso to have to rely on pure power and skill to take the field.

2011 F1 Rosters Revealed

Formula 1 Driver Line Up for 2011 



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The F1 Driving lineup has been set by the FIA. Some driving positions are TBA and will filter in probably after the new year. The surprise to me is that Kubica is staying with Renault and not moving to Ferrari as rumored toward the end of the last season. Massa who now drives for Ferrari seemed to be a shell of himself after his season ending crash on 2008. .
With a season under their belt with Schumacher's return the Mercedes GP team should be much stronger with Russ Brawn not having to fight for the championship at seasons end like the year before. My early predictions are a Mercedes battle between Mercedes GP and McLaren Mercedes. A win win for Mercedes  engineering.
Let's see how much Lotus and Virgin can close the gap to the front runners when we the season kicks off in Bahrain March 13, 2011

1	Sebastian Vettel	Red Bull Racing
2	Mark Webber	Red Bull Racing
3	Jenson Button	McLaren Mercedes
4	Lewis Hamilton	McLaren Mercedes
5	Fernando Alonso	Ferrari
6	Felipe Massa	Ferrari
7	Michael Schumacher	Mercedes GP
8	Nico Rosberg	Mercedes GP
9	Robert Kubica	Renault
10	TBA	Renault
11	Rubens Barrichello	Williams
12	TBA	Williams
14	TBA	Force India
15	TBA	Force India
16	Kamui Kobayashi	Sauber
17	Sergio Perez	Sauber
18	TBA	Toro Rosso
19	TBA	Toro Rosso
20	Jarno Trulli	Team Lotus
21	Heikki Kovalainen	Team Lotus
22	TBA	Hispania Racing
23	TBA	Hispania Racing
24	TBA	Marussia Virgin
25	TBA	Marussia Virgin

F1 Changes 2011

Image via Wikipedia2011 Formula 1 changes.... Pirelli, Kers and no more F -ducts. Will it be Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren or Mercedes to the podium.  Formula 1™ - The Official F1™ Website