Was liking this years new distinguishable black helmet choice for Rosberg, then I see him today back wearing his color clashing yellow flashing confusing fluorescent lid!? I wish he would just pick/stick black, maybe he found out due to some direct Bahrain sunshine that matt black isn’t the best color for keeping a cool head in an F1 car..
Kind of off topic, but I was wondering if the political turmoil in Venezuela might have any impact on Maldanado and his sponsorship deal with Lotus. From news reports it sounds like the socialist government is on the brink of collapse and I understand PDVSA is state owned. Is Pastor’s ride contingent on sponsorship and could he be replaced if the cash doesn’t come through?
Why does Rosberg keep changing his helmet? Oh, and I hope he sticks with the black helmet because then we can see on TV who it is. Last year, Hamilton’s helmet was a tad darker.
Is it just me or does it look like the 3 of Ricciardo’s helmet is done in the same style/font as Dale Earnhardt’s famous 3? It certainly isn’t in the same font Red Bull are using on the car and driver overalls. He did say he chose 3 because he is a fan of “The Intimidator”.
I’m loving the understated livery on some of the cars this year. Mclaren and Williams are looking very slick indeed, although they’ll probably be plastered with sponsors by Melbourne…
Pjams (@jack-burton)
22nd February 2014, 16:29
I kinda like this years car better than last years, still despise the nose dongle. Great images!
Carlitox (@carlitox)
22nd February 2014, 16:33
Dem Lotus tusks :-3
JKorz
22nd February 2014, 17:13
Was liking this years new distinguishable black helmet choice for Rosberg, then I see him today back wearing his color clashing yellow flashing confusing fluorescent lid!?
I wish he would just pick/stick black, maybe he found out due to some direct Bahrain sunshine that matt black isn’t the best color for keeping a cool head in an F1 car..
WilliamB (@william-brierty)
22nd February 2014, 17:37
Why is Nico finding it so difficult to give up his old yellow helmet?
toiago (@toiago)
22nd February 2014, 20:00
What happened to his black one?
obviously
22nd February 2014, 23:28
My thoughts exactly. The black one is looking much better.
ForzaAlanRabbit (@jojobudgie)
22nd February 2014, 18:18
Seriously starting to like these new-look cars.
gunusugeh (@gunusugeh)
22nd February 2014, 23:27
except ct05
ForzaAlanRabbit (@jojobudgie)
23rd February 2014, 10:21
@gunusugeh
I know, it’s sooooooo ugly.
Dane
22nd February 2014, 18:59
Kind of off topic, but I was wondering if the political turmoil in Venezuela might have any impact on Maldanado and his sponsorship deal with Lotus. From news reports it sounds like the socialist government is on the brink of collapse and I understand PDVSA is state owned. Is Pastor’s ride contingent on sponsorship and could he be replaced if the cash doesn’t come through?
ForzaAlanRabbit (@jojobudgie)
23rd February 2014, 10:23
That’s what I’m hoping for :)
Don’t know who would replace him though.
Maybe Pic. Or D’ambrosio. Or Valssechi.
Most likely none of them.
AlonsoStig (@stigf1l)
22nd February 2014, 19:08
Where are the Mclaren pictures?
Deej92 (@deej92)
22nd February 2014, 19:42
Two tests down and I just can’t warm to Force India, Toro Rosso and Caterham’s noses. I probably never will, unless they change them.
Ivan B (@njoydesign)
22nd February 2014, 21:36
I’m with you on that
ForzaAlanRabbit (@jojobudgie)
23rd February 2014, 10:23
Me too.
Chris Brighton
22nd February 2014, 20:00
Why does Rosberg keep changing his helmet? Oh, and I hope he sticks with the black helmet because then we can see on TV who it is. Last year, Hamilton’s helmet was a tad darker.
f1freek (@f1freek)
22nd February 2014, 22:16
I wonder if this years’ F1 2014 game will be rated M….
Diego (@ironcito)
22nd February 2014, 23:00
LOL, or the noses blurred.
pastaman (@)
23rd February 2014, 5:38
Gallery starts here: http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2014/02/22/bahrain-test-day-four-pictures/test-pre-campionato-f12014-bahrain-19-220214-25/
GeeMac (@geemac)
23rd February 2014, 13:01
Is it just me or does it look like the 3 of Ricciardo’s helmet is done in the same style/font as Dale Earnhardt’s famous 3? It certainly isn’t in the same font Red Bull are using on the car and driver overalls. He did say he chose 3 because he is a fan of “The Intimidator”.
http://internationalnascarblog.files.wordpress.com/2012/07/11678107.jpg
jason tomlinson (@jasonryan)
23rd February 2014, 22:21
+1 it looks the exact same to me
Jazzman
24th February 2014, 9:21
I’m loving the understated livery on some of the cars this year. Mclaren and Williams are looking very slick indeed, although they’ll probably be plastered with sponsors by Melbourne…