I slacked off a bit more than I would have liked, and will get a Nascar update out sometime soon (hopefully) but I want to at least tackle F1 and the IRL (in 2 seperate posts)

I'll be starting with F1, and going in order of launches, starting with Mercedes, and finishing with Lotus.  Here we go...

**Just a note: All pics I have viewed are on the F1 Website!**

Mercedes GP: I like the overall color scheme of the livery, as it is really distinct and will stand out on the F1 grid.  I really like the Dark Gray and Light Blue highlights throughout the car, especally on the wheels. It's a nice touch that beat the heck out of the (thankfully banned) wheel covers. 

Ferrari: I like the white added to the car, as we enter the "Alonso Era" at the Scuderia.  I like seeing changes like that (although they could have done a better job on the drivers suits)

McLaren: Overall, the livery itself isn't too bad, it has worked for McLaren in the recent past, so there really hasn't been a reason to change the overall look.  The Sharkfin takes too much away from the car for me to really like it, unfortunately.

BMW Sauber: Better than an all white(or black) car, but just a little too basic for me. Hopefully they find a sponsor so the cars can get to looking better.

Renault: While the new livery is no where near as good as the Yellow and Light Blue of the Mild Seven years, it is a step up from the ING years. Though I am not a big fan of the vertical Barcode/Prison stripes on the back, I think they could have come up with something bigger.

Toro Rosso: Overall I like this livery, I like the Gold and Red on the Nose, but I'm not really a fan of the Red Bull Cola can on the rear wing, I think it could look good with a Red or Gold rear wing (to tie in with the Nose) but the Cola can is better than the Renault's stripes.

Williams: Not sure if this is the Officail Livery, as Williams has a history of running a testing livery and a racing livery, but I like the simpleness of the livery.  If it is just a testing livery, I can't wait to see the real one, as Williams liveries always tend to be good.

Virgin Racing: I like the livery, as it tends to highlight all the right places on the car, and it seems that even the complicated parts of the livery are in the right place. The only question I have is why could Brawn have looked a little closer to this last year?

Force India: If anything a bit too simple in the Livery, but I do like the the car being white, green and orange, since the team is Force India.

Red Bull: I like the Blue, White, and Gray lines on the car, but in all honesty that's about it. I get that the team is owned by Red Bull, but I'd like a bit of creativity in the Livery.

Lotus: In all honesty, this is my favorite livery on the F1 grid.  A classic livery looking Very good on a modern car. Unless your name is Penske, that tends to happen too often these days.