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What the Shit?

Mark Wilson — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 13:48:04 +0000

What is this? A clock? Steering wheel? The final, gruesome bout of sponsorship an F1 driver is subjected to before he dies? We’re so confused and oh so cold. [Yab Design via Nerd Approved]

A Virtual Look At The New Red Bull F1 Racing Car

Nick Broughall — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 06:00:41 +0000

I typically find F1 to be as exciting as watching snails mate. However, this clip which virtually unveils the new Red Bull 2009 F1 car actually raised my right eyebrow (that’s the interesting one), especially the brief moment that you see that the driver’s control panel looks like an Xbox 360 controller from hell.If you find F1 more exciting than me (which you are almost statistically guaranteed to), head on over to PopSci to check out Damian Francis’ analysis - the guy loves his F1 and offers some insightful info for racing fans…

[PopSci AU]

F1 Nuts Get A USB Key Of Their Very Own

Nick Broughall — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 06:29:14 +0000

I don’t get motorsport. It’s loud, smelly, bad for the environment and repetitive. However, I know that there are a number of people out there who do get it, and would love to get one of these F1 car-shaped USB sticks.

They’re not in any way, shape or form endorsed by the governing body of F1 (whoever that might be – once again, I don’t really care), but they are kind of cute. They’re also USB 2.0 compliant, measure in at 6 x 2.7 x 0.7cm and weigh 72 grams.

Considering the vast arrange of shapes and sizes USB sticks come in, it’s only natural that someone, somewhere hit the market with a F1 shaped model. This 8GB stick will set you back $47.82 plus shipping from Sourcing Map.

[Sourcing Map via The Gadget Guide, Thanks Jenny]

80,000-Brick Lego Ferrari F1 Needs Giant Schumacher Minifig

Jesus Diaz — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:20:00 +0000

I don’t know what can I say about this gigantic 80,000-brick Lego Ferrari model except that 1) it’s amazing, 2) it’s a blow up of the Ferrari F1 Racer 1:8 that I bought earlier this year in my trip to Lego’s Factory, and 3) it was unveiled in the Netherlands for a special Lego event that started yesterday. A close up and another simulated-Lego Ferrari car that can actually drive after the jump.

The lucky guy riding the car is dutch kids TV presenter Leon Krijgsman, who went through the streets driving this Lego kart.

No need to build this beast to get into our Lego minifig contest, but you definitely need to race now, with only two weeks go to. If you want to participate and win one of the priceless classic vintage sets we are giving away. You only need to send your entry to us as soon as possible because the end of the month deadline is quickly approaching. Entries keep pouring in, but it’s never too late. You still have 15 days to go.

If you want to participate, check the contest rules here and send your video now. [Comunicadores via Geekologie]

Multi-Computer F1 Racing Screensaver Wins Office Coolness Pole Position

Jesus Diaz — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:00:00 +0000

Intel Brazil has created what’s probably the best office screensaver in the history of office screensavers: a Formula 1 racing course that spans across multiple computers and monitors to offer one seamless view competition all across the office. Once you start them up, the Formula 1 car will go from one computer to the other, following a circuit that has the same topology as the distribution of computers in the office, going through curves, chicanes, and straight lines as needed. The good thing: you can download it yourself for your Mac or PC.

The best: it comes in two flavours, one to test your colleague’s ability to synchronise the computers by hand, and the other one that automatically synchronises all the desktops. Get it here now. [Download via Dvice]

F1/Carbon Watch has Expensive Looks, Like Real Formula 1

Gizmodo US Edition — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:43:31 +0000

Designer John Pszeniczny was trying to combine elements of Formula 1 racing with gems and crystals, and we think he’s done well with his F1/Carbon GMT watch. It’s even got a stopwatch and laptimer built in, and has the time in each of the cities on the F1 calendar. The red-lit display looks kinda mean, and the 18 identical embedded rubies sure are in the spirit of the huge cost of F1. The bracelet style would make it look like a high-tech tyre wrapped round your wrist— though we can’t help but wonder about chafing. Just a concept. [Yanko]