This is the new HRT F111 from Hispania Racing. Team principal Colin Kolles said: “The F111 represents a significant step forward for Hispania Racing.
“We have made a big improvement for starting our second season in Formula 1 and what you see in our new car confirms Hispania Racing´s commitment to F1.”
Designed by Geoff Willis and Paul White, the F111 will feature the adjustable rear wing but not the Kinetic Energy Recovery System.
Team president Jose Ramon Carabante said: “We feel really proud of the car our drivers will run this forthcoming season.
“Despite a challenging first year, we managed to finish on the eleventh position in the World Constructors Championship. Now, we are very pleased to introduce the first specification of the F111, which means a huge design-effort from our side.
“This is only a first step as we are planning several updates during the season.”
The car’s distinctive livery was designed by Daniel Simon of Cosmic Motors. He said: “I miss fearless visual statements and large beautiful numbers on today’s racing cars.
“Playing with the restrictions of what you can do to a complex F1 body is fun. There are many don’ts, but I found a way to lay courageous racing essence on the car.”
However aside from sponsorship from Tata, thanks to new driver Narain Karthikeyan, the F111?s bodywork features few sponsors.
Instead the bodywork shown includes the messages: “This could be you” and “This is a cool spot”.
HRT has unveiled the first graphic images of its new F111, and the revamped colour scheme that it will race with in 2011.
Following its battle just to get on the grid last year, team principal Colin Kolles has worked hard this winter to give the team a stable platform with which to make progress with in the season ahead.
With technical chief Geoff Willis and chief designer Paul White working hard on a new car, Kolles also brought in renowned design expert Daniel Simon to create a new corporate image.
The striking new look, which is mainly white with a chequered flag design at the rear and red flashes on the airbox and sidepods, is a total rethink on last year’s grey colours.
Kolles said: “The F111 represents a significant step forward for Hispania Racing. We have made a big improvement for starting our second season in Formula 1 and what you see in our new car confirms Hispania Racing’s commitment to F1.”
HRT president Jose Ramon Carabante added: “We feel really proud of the car our drivers will run this forthcoming season. We are very pleased to introduce the first spec of the F111, which means a huge design-effort from our side. This is only a first step as we are planning several updates during the season.”
The car features sponsor logos of Narain Karthikeyan’s backers Tata, as well as spaces where other sponsors can feature their logos.
It is understood that the F111 will undergo its last mandatory FIA crash test this week before final preparations are made to get in on track at one of the pre-season F1 tests.
Source: Autosport.com
The new Hispania Racing F111 looks certainly different compared to last season’s car, in particular the new livery design. Quite amusing to see the slogan “This could be you”. Reminds me of The National Lottery! In fact, you will need to raise a significant amount of money if you want to drive the car.
Hopefully the new F111 will make the team competitive when racing against Virgin Racing and Team Lotus.
Official website of Hispania Racing:
http://www.hispaniaf1team.com/
Plus more pictures of the new F111:
http://www.hispaniaf1team.com/en/the-new-f111
The team have yet to confirm the number two driver but Narain Karthikeyan will lead Hispania Racing’s 2011 season. Here’s his official website: http://www.narainracing.com/