Livery Bites Pt.2

As promised here we are with our first bite where we cover all the liveries covered till the time of recording. We go over the liveries and the unique aero of each car relvealed thus far. 

In this episode we discuss the following teams:

1. Haas
2. Red Bull
3. Aston Martin
4. Mclaren
5. Alpha Tauri

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The podcast episode delves into the liveries and unique aerodynamic features of five Formula One teams: Haas, Red Bull, Aston Martin, McLaren, and Alpha Tauri. The discussion highlights key observations and insights about each team's car design and branding.

**Haas:**
- The team's virtual launch did not reveal much, leading to speculation that Haas may not have done their homework and rushed the launch to avoid criticism.
- Technical director Simon Resta, a former Ferrari employee, joins the team, hinting at a possible technical collaboration between Haas and Ferrari.

**Red Bull:**
- The team retains its signature matte paint livery, but with a few tweaks.
- New air ducts or grills are observed on the top view of the car, sparking curiosity about their role in air ducting and engineering.

**Aston Martin:**
- The team's livery features an elongated air duct or grill running along the cockpit, possibly compensating for a narrower rear end and aiding in air and heat dissipation.
- The front wing design is praised for its clear branding and well-placed sponsor logos.
- The Aston Martin green livery is appreciated, especially after the departure of BWT's watermelon-like pink shade.

**McLaren:**
- The team's livery is visually striking, with a combination of blue, black, and papaya orange.
- The use of glow-in-the-dark paint on the tires and certain parts of the car is highlighted as a unique and eye-catching feature, especially for night races.

**Alpha Tauri:**
- The team's livery is criticized for its monochrome look, with an excessive amount of white and a shrinking blue presence.
- The Alpha Tauri car appears to have a wider rear wing compared to other teams, although it could be an optical illusion due to the white color.
- The top view of the car reveals a unique double-barrel jet engine exhaust-like design, possibly related to the different air intake system.

The podcast concludes with anticipation for the remaining five team liveries to be revealed, particularly Ferrari and Mercedes. The hosts express their hopes and concerns about potential livery changes, especially Mercedes' rumored return to silver arrows.