Toyota's car launching in movie

Toyota’s 2009 car will be unveiled on Thursday, but not in the usual fashion. Instead of the traditional media-only event, fans will be able to witness the world premiere of the TF109 online, in a special, big-screen movie trailer.

In addition to the trailer, the purpose built website will also feature a virtual tour around the TF109, video comments from team members and a chance to communicate directly with drivers Jarno Trulli and Timo Glock.

"Formula One enjoys the loyal and enthusiastic support of millions of people throughout the world and we cannot forget that these fans are the lifeblood of our sport,” said Toyota Racing President John Howett.

“This year we feel it is important to allow fans to share the excitement of a new car premiere, especially when the new rules for 2009 have created such a sense of anticipation.”

The move online also reflects the current economic times and Toyota’s desire to embrace the need to be cost conscious while being increasingly open to Formula One racing's legions of fans.

"This is a significant time for our sport and I firmly believe they will see a strong and vibrant Formula One emerge this season, starting with the premiere of the TF109 on www.tf109-premiere.com," added Howett.

The TF109 premiere will go live at 1100 hours GMT on Thursday, January 15. The car is scheduled to make its track debut at Portugal’s Algarve Motor Park the following Tuesday.

source: formula1.com

The New Ferrari f1 car : F60

Ferrari is the first team that launched their new car for this season. With F60 name, this car very different from previous car. Ferrari deviate slightly from the habit in the new car is named. But the F60 election, not as a follow-F2009 and F2007 from the F2008, which have withdrawn as a reason for celebration on the participation of their 60 years in F1. Ferrari is the only team who always participate in F1 since the first held 60 years ago.

The new rules made a lot of changes for the car. Related changes in regulation F1 this season, the F60 is also experiencing major changes. We can see the differences from previous season is the front wing, of course, that while the wide wingspan back exactly a shrinking, but is higher, while also impressed sasis car clean without a lot more additional attributes than the previous series.
"As you see, this car is not an evolution of the car years ago. This is a car that is completely new, (built) from the plain sheet of paper," said Ferrari Technical Director, Aldo Costa, in the Autosport.

Compared F2008, the new Ferrari car is a bit shorter. F60 gearbox use of carbon fiber with a Brembo braking system.

foto from Reuters

New Car Launching

This week, Formula1 Team begin to launch their new car. In the first, Ferrari will launch the new car on monday,12 January 2009 in Mugello, Italy.

This is the schedule of f1 team's new car launching:
1. Ferrari, 12 January 2009
2. Toyota, 15 January 2009
3. McLaren, 16 January 2009
4. Williams, 19 January 2009
5. Renault, 19 January 2009
6. BMW Sauber, 20 January 2009
7. Red Bull, 9 February 2009

Toro Rosso and Force India is not confirmed