2014 Formula 1 Race Cars Revealed During Jerez Test Session

By Ganesh

Updated: Wednesday, May 7, 2014, 14:42 [IST]

The first day of 2014 Formula 1 season's official test session in Jerez, Spain has commenced and ahead of it most teams have formally unveiled their respective cars.

This year's season promises to be an exciting and dramatic one thanks to the various extensive technical changes that have been introduced. But the technical changes, most of which are underneath the body are something not all of us can easily grasp. The changes that are very evident, even to the layman, are the new nose designs the cars sport.

This is the result of a new rule that mandates a narrower front end and this has resulted in come controversial designs. These can be clearly divided into two categories - those with protrusions and those without.

Take a look at the 2014 F1 race cars in the gallery below and once you are done do not forget to leave a comment below. We are sure you'll have plenty to say once you are done.

Click through the images to see the 2014 Formula 1 car lineup.

Ferrari F14 T

Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Renault are the only three engine suppliers in F1 and the Ferrari uses its 059/3 unit. Ferrari also has an interesting driver duo, without a clear number 1 and number 2. They are Fernando Alonso and Kimi Räikkönen.

Ferrari has also released an in-depth technical video that also gives a 360 degree view of the car.

Force India VJM07

Force India has had a change in livery and also has a new set of drivers - Sergio Perez and Nico Hülkenberg. It also belongs to the group of cars with a protruding nose. Force India sources its engine from Mercedes.

Lotus E22

The only car with a split nose, the Lotus E22 is powered by Renault's engine. Another thing to be noted about the split nose is its asymmetric design. The team, however, is confident it will not be termed illegal. Driving for Lotus are Romain Grosjean and Pastor Maldonado.

McLaren MP4-29

McLaren MP4-29 perhaps has the weirdest looking nose. Driving for team McLaren are Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen. While the MP4-29 is powered by the Mercedes engine, team McLaren will be powered by a returning Ron Dennis as team principal.

Mercedes AMG W05

According to us Mercedes has one of the better looking cars. Powered by its PU106A power system, the W05 will be driven by drivers Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton.

Red Bull RB10

This is the team every other team will look to beat this season, considering the Renault powered RB10 will be just as competitive as previous years. Will Sebastian Vettel along with his new team mate Daniel Ricciardo be able to clinch a fifth successive drivers' and manufacturers' title? We are eager to see. Don't miss RB10's nose, which has an unique and interesting design.

Sauber C33

The C33 uses the Ferrari engine and has former Force India team member Adrian Sutil and Esteban Gutierrez as its drivers.

Toro Rosso STR9

Yet another car powered by the Ferrari engine, will the new rule changes result in last year's position 10 team Toro Rosso climb up the ladder? Jean-Eric Vergne and newcomer from Russia rookie Daniil Kvyat will be driving for the other Italian team.

Williams FW36

Williams was the big name in Formula 1 that was left at the back of the grid throughout last year. This year, the Mercedes powered team will hope their newly acquired number 1 driver Felipe Massa will be able to turn their fortune, alongside Valtteri Bottas.

The remaining teams will reveal their cars during the second test session that will be held in February.