Merc on time with 2010 car, Newey at RBR still cogitating

[John S]

I guess it's not first to show, but first to win that counts. Any takers on Merc getting the better of Red Bull this coming season?

French commentator Jean-Louis Moncet wrote in his latest Auto Plus column that he believes Mercedes have fired up the W01 car's successor for the first time at Brackley.

Whilst on the other hand, Auto Motor und Sport in Germany reports that Adrian Newey is once again late with his new Red Bull design, due to delaying final decisions about how to integrate the heavy components for KERS.

Paddocktalk.com, Nov 29.

[Jericoke]

I've watched enough F1 to know that when a car is 'unveiled' has very little to do with its title chances.

I even remember a time when a car from the previous year could not only run, but be competitive!

[Williamsfan]

Toyota used to get theirs out quite early I seem to remember...