Futuristic Hollywood lands in Formula 1 via Daniel Simon and Hispania Racing

World renowned vehicle concept designer and visionary illustrator DanielSimon has reached agreement with Hispania Racing,to create a dynamic new corporate image for the Spanish team as it entersit' second season in the FIA Formula One World Championship.

The brilliant young German designer shot to prominence as the author ofthe visionary automotive design book "Cosmic Motors", whichpropelled him to become one of Hollywood's leading and most soughtafter vehicle designers.

As a vehicle concept designer and automotive futurist, he has earnedacclaim from both the automotive industry, working with companies such asBugatti and Honda, and Hollywood, working with directors such as RidleyScott and others on major feature films, including Walt DisneyPictures' high-tech adventure "TRON: Legacy".

The Hispania Racing first formula one season produced many challengeswhich tested the team's determination and imagination, qualitiesthat resonated with Daniel Simon, "Being offered a blank canvas bythe Hispania Racing and with it the opportunity to bring to life elementsof 'Cosmic Motors', was something I just couldn't passup. It's going to be an exciting journey as Hispania Racing evolvesand grows and I'm looking forward to the challenge of creating astrong visual statement for the team."

In the opinion of Colin Kolles, Hispania Racing Team Principal,"recruiting Daniel Simon to be in charge of designing the new corporateimage of the team is great news for everyone. Trying to find words todescribe him would be simply to understate his achievements on Hollywoodblockbusters. Hispania Racing is growing step by step, and thisimprovement is becoming a reality with the signing of exceptionalprofessionals in different areas, as is the case with Daniel. Formula Onehas always been on the cutting-edge and leading technology and the latesttrends, and Daniel's futuristic ideas will provide the touch of nerve andinnovation we all want to see in this sport."

British TV's Top Gear programme probably coined the bestdescription of Daniel's range of skills, "It's likeputting Barbarella, James Bond, Star Wars and an F1 car in ablender".

When will you see Daniel Simon's exciting 'CosmicMotors' Formula One design?

Simply put... it's coming soon!

-source: hrt