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2019 F1 season starts

18/2/2019

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Racingpoint 2019 pre season testing
The 2019 F1 season is officially underway with 8 days of testing in Barcelona, Spain.
It’s time for me to have a moan about something I really enjoy.
The testing does not normally give a lot away where comparing the reliability or speed of the top teams is concerned, but does tend to show who the underdogs are.
Yet again, this year does not look to be good for the Williams Team. Already they have announced their new car is not ready and MIGHT not be done until Wednesday. Not a good outlook for the team that finished bottom last year.
Williams 2019 F1 car

Lots of teams have had special pre-season launches to reveal their car liveries, although I don’t know why. They either launch with just digital images of what they hope to produce, or launch with liveries displayed on last year’s car.
Red Bull launch livery 2019
Red Bull 2019 livery
If, like Red Bull, the launch livery is only for the sake of the launch and will be almost a replica of last year’s design when the races actually start, why go to all the trouble of announcing a launch in the first place?
To save all this disarray, if the cars were launched all together, on the Sunday before Pre-season testing. The day’s itinerary could be decided using last year’s finish position, with the last place showing their new car and new livery first and so on up the board. That way, the world’s media can at least be in the right place at the right time for everything.
Haas F1 2019 pre season testing
Do F1 bosses really think the teams need to boost advertising for F1 before the event? If you like cars, you already know what F1 is and either love it or hate it. If they wanted to attract new viewers, I’d suggest they don’t start with Melbourne each year. Last year’s race probably put more people off than it attracted to the sport.
Ferrari F1 pre season testing 2019
Moan over, time for a few positive things.
Ferrari has got a new Team Principal in the form of Mattia Binotto, who, let’s hope, can communicate with the fans, as well as running the team.
McLaren 2019 pre season testing
McLaren have replaced just about everyone - which will make following their progress interesting. The MLC34 will be into its second season with a Renault engine, which I suspect will also be a benefit.
The best part about 2019 F1 is the new driver mix between new and experienced drivers. It could make the early races interesting as they find their feet. The chances of late season upsets with the rookie drivers showing show how good or bad they really are is exciting on so many levels.
Renault 2019 pre season testing
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The new 2019 Ford Focus ST

18/2/2019

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The new Ford Focus ST will be available this summer and looks like it has found the top of its game.
2019 Ford Focus ST
Now available with a 2.3l petrol engine, using a twin scroll turbo and producing 280ps and 420 n/m torque, or a 2.0l turbo diesel engine, producing 190ps and 400 n/m torque.
Like the current ST, it will be available in 5 door and estate versions, but an optional Performance Pack is available.
2019 Ford Focus aggressive front end
2019 Ford Focus ST wheels
The car should be a better drive this year, with an electronic limited slip differential to help traction and cornering for the first time, as well as a rev-matching short shift six-speed gearbox or a seven-speed auto.
2019 Ford focus ST
2019 Ford focus ST
The rev-matching software electronically blips the throttle to match engine speed with gearbox speed for smooth changes. Both gearboxes have paddle shift.
New for this year’s model are selectable driving modes with 'wet/slippery' mode for that extra grip, ‘normal’ mode for your usual drive and ‘sport' which improves throttle response, exhaust note and steering feedback.
2019 Ford focus ST interior
2019 Ford focus ST seats
The performance pack adds another mode, ‘track', which adjusts most of the electronic stuff like the LSD and throttle mapping to suit the driving scenario. It even controls the electronic sound enhancement, although I am not sure if I would rather have an exhaust valve and side pipe with flames for this bit. 
You also get launch control with the performance pack for a sub 0-60 in less than 6 seconds.
Exterior colour options chosen to emphasise the Focus ST’s dynamic styling include exclusive Ford Performance Blue and Orange Fury, alongside Frozen White, Magnetic Grey, Race Red, Ruby Red and Shadow Black. Bold alloy wheel options include 18-inch Dark Sparkle and Magnetite designs, with a 19-inch wheel also offered in Magnetite
2019 Ford focus ST flat bottom steering wheel
2019 Ford focus ST interior
The range of driver assist technologies are included and provide:-:
  • Adaptive Cruise Control now enhanced with Stop & Go, Speed Sign Recognition and Lane-Centring for effortlessly negotiating stop-start traffic
  • Ford’s Adaptive Front Lighting System with new camera-based predictive curve light and sign-based light that pre-adjust headlamp patterns for improved visibility by monitoring bends in the road and – for the first time in the industry – road signs
  • Active Park Assist 2 that operates gear selection, acceleration and braking in addition to steering, to enable fully-automated manoeuvres at the push of a button
  • Ford’s first Head-up display to be offered in Europe, helping drivers focus their attention on the road ahead
  • Evasive Steering Assist, a segment-first technology that helps drivers steer around stopped or slower vehicles to help avoid collisions
2019 Ford focus ST front
2019 Ford focus ST rear
The ST is fitted with the Synch 3 infotainment system which is excellent.
After having owned the current model for a while, I can’t wait to have a look at this one.
2019 Ford focus ST side view
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