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F1: Adrian Newey more impressed by Lotus Renault than Ferrari

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Khatir Soltani
From GMM

Renault's 2011 car has impressed leading designer Adrian Newey more than the latest single seater produced by Ferrari.

"The Renault has impressed me the most," Red Bull technical chief Newey said in an interview with Spain's El Pais newspaper.

"Its exhaust system is completely different to the others. I haven't analysed it deeply but the path they have taken is completely unique and very brave, and that's always good," he added.

Lotus Renault R31, Vitaly Petrov on board in Turkey - Photo: Pirelli

As for Ferrari's 150 Italia, Adrian Newey said it is "a conventional car". And McLaren "have worked hard on the sidepods, which are different, but I think the change is more visual than anything else.

"I think the vast majority of teams chose to evolve their previous cars," said the Briton.

For that reason, Adrian Newey said rival teams subsequently copying the dominant RB7's exhaust layout is simultaneously "flattering" but also "irritating".



Khatir Soltani
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