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F1 on a budget: The local legends we'd recommend for a Grand Prix
While the teams are busy over in Montreal, we're busy wondering: what might they pick on a slightly more modest budget?
Mercedes-AMG: 2003 Toyota Camry V6
A silver 2003 Toyota Camry V6 - the ultimate suburban Silver Arrow.
Red Bull Racing: 2005 Ford Falcon
Powered by the legendary, unkillable Barra engine, it's the 2005 Ford Falcon
Scuderia Ferrari: 2004 Alfa Romeo 147
The Ferrari prequel: a 2004 Alfa Romeo 147
McLaren: 2009 Suzuki Swift
| Spec comparison | F1 single-seater | 2009 Suzuki Swift (The Trade Me Motors special) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aero package | Aero package | Multi-million dollar carbon wings | Multi-million dollar carbon wings | Plastic hatch spoiler | Plastic hatch spoiler |
| Cornering ability | Cornering ability | High G-downforce | High G-downforce | Supermarket carpark specialist | Supermarket carpark specialist |
| Squeeze prevention | Squeeze prevention | Team radios orders | Team radios orders | Tiny footprint, maximum agility | Tiny footprint, maximum agility |
Swift in name, swift in nature: The small but mighty Suzuki Swift
Aston Martin: 2004 Holden Barina
A British Racing Green 2004 Holden Barina - compact, aerodynamic-ish, and incredibly simple.
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