F1 2017
21 September 2017, 10:55 AM
#62
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They need to remove 99% of the rules, they spend millions getting 0.01% performance out the of same part instead of an innovative idea costing 20p making 1% difference.
Set a weight minimum (800kg or something like that), max inlet diameter size, max car width, max car length, max car height and use the same saftey rules, beyond that, anything goes.
F1 used to be about the ultimate performance from the ultimate tech, now its who can get the most from a set of limited and mega complicated rules that 99% of viewers can't understand and means all the car perform so badly following each other you need a car 3 second a lap quicker to overtake.
21 September 2017, 07:24 PM
#64
Fuel supplier will be spending that money not the team though.
They need to remove 99% of the rules, they spend millions getting 0.01% performance out the of same part instead of an innovative idea costing 20p making 1% difference.
Set a weight minimum (800kg or something like that), max inlet diameter size, max car width, max car length, max car height and use the same saftey rules, beyond that, anything goes.
F1 used to be about the ultimate performance from the ultimate tech, now its who can get the most from a set of limited and mega complicated rules that 99% of viewers can't understand and means all the car perform so badly following each other you need a car 3 second a lap quicker to overtake.
They need to remove 99% of the rules, they spend millions getting 0.01% performance out the of same part instead of an innovative idea costing 20p making 1% difference.
Set a weight minimum (800kg or something like that), max inlet diameter size, max car width, max car length, max car height and use the same saftey rules, beyond that, anything goes.
F1 used to be about the ultimate performance from the ultimate tech, now its who can get the most from a set of limited and mega complicated rules that 99% of viewers can't understand and means all the car perform so badly following each other you need a car 3 second a lap quicker to overtake.
Honda tried another and ended up basically throwing away that idea after a few seasons and then went down the Merc route.(split turbo with connecting shaft through block design)
21 September 2017, 09:54 PM
#65
nothing has changed there, like in the new hybrid area, Renault and Ferrari came up with their own way but Merc got it right, so they just copied and even got some help in Reanults case, if the rumours are to be believed,
Honda tried another and ended up basically throwing away that idea after a few seasons and then went down the Merc route.(split turbo with connecting shaft through block design)
Honda tried another and ended up basically throwing away that idea after a few seasons and then went down the Merc route.(split turbo with connecting shaft through block design)
Merc went with hcci from the off and mastered it. The other manufacturers didn't cotton on to this until the season already started.
Mahle developed the mahle jet ignition for Ferrari and that's when they started catching up. Honda's reliability deficit this season is because this season's engines are the first of its compression ignition endeavour, teething problems were inevitable.
I'm guessing Renault have gone with the hcci route but are 3 development years behind mercedes.
On another note, I think McLaren are going to show the world how **** there chassis is compared to red bull next year.
25 September 2017, 10:03 AM
#66
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/h...nsor-2018.html
Red Bull will race as Aston Martin Red Bull Racing from the 2018 season after agreeing a new title and innovation partnership with the iconic car manufacturer.
Red Bull will race as Aston Martin Red Bull Racing from the 2018 season after agreeing a new title and innovation partnership with the iconic car manufacturer.
25 September 2017, 01:41 PM
#69
I agree, it will make no difference to start with except for a rebrand of the cars to suit Aston. Hopefully following this as they have indicated, if circumstances look right then they will become more involved and start developing engines.
Who knows, but it's certainly great for the sport to have another very high profile manufacturer involved, especially one with such strong British roots the general public can get behind.
Who knows, but it's certainly great for the sport to have another very high profile manufacturer involved, especially one with such strong British roots the general public can get behind.
27 September 2017, 02:59 PM
#70
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I agree, it will make no difference to start with except for a rebrand of the cars to suit Aston. Hopefully following this as they have indicated, if circumstances look right then they will become more involved and start developing engines.
Who knows, but it's certainly great for the sport to have another very high profile manufacturer involved, especially one with such strong British roots the general public can get behind.
Who knows, but it's certainly great for the sport to have another very high profile manufacturer involved, especially one with such strong British roots the general public can get behind.
Would be nice to see cosworth have a go at developing an engine and potentially becoming a supplier, nice to see haas doing not too shabby either, entering the sport as a customer team.
Edited because it wouldn't let me write matsu****a ???
Last edited by AP3491; 27 September 2017 at 03:00 PM.
27 September 2017, 03:17 PM
#72
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I feel as though it's the only way Honda can operate in formula one without let's say...p155ing off a customer, like they have done with mclaren, they can go as backwards as they like with their own chassis, I know toro-roso are fully payed up members for the Honda treatment next year.
31 October 2017, 09:45 AM
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sorry been busy haha
well done to LH and merc, but im more lol and ferrari, they get nothing but help from FIA and still can't win, the bunch of arrogant jeb ends
well done to LH and merc, but im more lol and ferrari, they get nothing but help from FIA and still can't win, the bunch of arrogant jeb ends
31 October 2017, 09:47 AM
#75
To be honest, the last race was a little bit of an anti-climax considering the great season we've had this year.
I wasn't sure who'd take it this year out of the two of them and it's one of the closest multi-team seasons we've had for a long time.
Great to see Redbull finally getting into the mix as well, but if they are swapping to the Honda engines next year as planned then that's screwed again.
Max Verstappen will be world champion within 5 years.
I wasn't sure who'd take it this year out of the two of them and it's one of the closest multi-team seasons we've had for a long time.
Great to see Redbull finally getting into the mix as well, but if they are swapping to the Honda engines next year as planned then that's screwed again.
Max Verstappen will be world champion within 5 years.
31 October 2017, 10:02 AM
#76
To be honest, the last race was a little bit of an anti-climax considering the great season we've had this year.
I wasn't sure who'd take it this year out of the two of them and it's one of the closest multi-team seasons we've had for a long time.
Great to see Redbull finally getting into the mix as well, but if they are swapping to the Honda engines next year as planned then that's screwed again.
Max Verstappen will be world champion within 5 years.
I wasn't sure who'd take it this year out of the two of them and it's one of the closest multi-team seasons we've had for a long time.
Great to see Redbull finally getting into the mix as well, but if they are swapping to the Honda engines next year as planned then that's screwed again.
Max Verstappen will be world champion within 5 years.
And McLaren are getting a really reliable PPU ?
Torro Rosso are getting Honda next year BTW, not Redbull, they stop using Renault(Tag lol) for the 2019 season.
31 October 2017, 10:37 AM
#79
So how much of an Improvement will the Renault really be over the Honda next year,
Even Renault have had their own issues, they were trying to blame other teams that had their ICE/PPU with finger troubles, but when their own works team have issues, they cant point the finger far.
31 October 2017, 11:59 AM
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31 October 2017, 12:35 PM
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31 October 2017, 12:54 PM
#85
I don't agree with the 25 place grid penalty rules either. I can understand the need or want to keep costs under control within the teams to give all teams a level as possible playing field on the grid and not allowing cash rich teams to run away with the title with an empty checkbook approach, but surely there are better ways of doing this than the current systems.
First things first they need to sort out these massive financial handouts and bonuses that some more favoured teams get to stay in the sport.
First things first they need to sort out these massive financial handouts and bonuses that some more favoured teams get to stay in the sport.
31 October 2017, 02:02 PM
#86
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I don't agree with the 25 place grid penalty rules either. I can understand the need or want to keep costs under control within the teams to give all teams a level as possible playing field on the grid and not allowing cash rich teams to run away with the title with an empty checkbook approach, but surely there are better ways of doing this than the current systems.
First things first they need to sort out these massive financial handouts and bonuses that some more favoured teams get to stay in the sport.
First things first they need to sort out these massive financial handouts and bonuses that some more favoured teams get to stay in the sport.
money should be split evenly across all teams, if ferrari dont like it, then doors over there.
31 October 2017, 02:39 PM
#88
But if there was no penalties for the engines going pop, they would be back having engines for quali and different ones for races, so there has to be a way to limit them,
one make of tyre was again to cut costs, or try and make it equal for smaller teams,
Cost caps wont work, they have all said this, which is why it didnt happen and Manor et el died off,
the idea was that if they only had 4 ICE per season it would equal it out, but as not all ICE are equal that hasnt happened,
Problem is they are yet again looking to change the rules on engines, so as they are becoming equal in power, if not reliability(which will follow) they change, so the chances are that someone will get it right and some wont, so we will be back here again,
I agree it is daft when you look at the numbers, but the teams also play games getting PPU`s into the system ready, so when a team takes multiple penalties and its 40 places, that isnt a true figure either.
one make of tyre was again to cut costs, or try and make it equal for smaller teams,
Cost caps wont work, they have all said this, which is why it didnt happen and Manor et el died off,
the idea was that if they only had 4 ICE per season it would equal it out, but as not all ICE are equal that hasnt happened,
Problem is they are yet again looking to change the rules on engines, so as they are becoming equal in power, if not reliability(which will follow) they change, so the chances are that someone will get it right and some wont, so we will be back here again,
I agree it is daft when you look at the numbers, but the teams also play games getting PPU`s into the system ready, so when a team takes multiple penalties and its 40 places, that isnt a true figure either.
Last edited by JDM_Stig; 31 October 2017 at 02:41 PM.
31 October 2017, 03:35 PM
#89
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/h...ower-unit.html
The key features of the proposals presented to manufacturer representatives at Tuesday's meeting:
1.6 Litre, V6 Turbo Hybrid
3000rpm higher engine running speed range to improve the sound
Prescriptive internal design parameters to restrict development costs and discourage extreme designs and running conditions
Removal of the MGUH
More powerful MGUK with focus on manual driver deployment in race together with option to save up energy over several laps to give a driver controlled tactical element to racing
Single turbo with dimensional constraints and weight limits
Standard energy store and control electronics
High Level of external prescriptive design to give ‘Plug-And-Play’ engine/chassis/transmission swap capability
Intention to investigate tighter fuel regulations and limits on number of fuels used
The key features of the proposals presented to manufacturer representatives at Tuesday's meeting:
1.6 Litre, V6 Turbo Hybrid
3000rpm higher engine running speed range to improve the sound
Prescriptive internal design parameters to restrict development costs and discourage extreme designs and running conditions
Removal of the MGUH
More powerful MGUK with focus on manual driver deployment in race together with option to save up energy over several laps to give a driver controlled tactical element to racing
Single turbo with dimensional constraints and weight limits
Standard energy store and control electronics
High Level of external prescriptive design to give ‘Plug-And-Play’ engine/chassis/transmission swap capability
Intention to investigate tighter fuel regulations and limits on number of fuels used
31 October 2017, 04:32 PM
#90
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https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/h...ower-unit.html
The key features of the proposals presented to manufacturer representatives at Tuesday's meeting:
1.6 Litre, V6 Turbo Hybrid
3000rpm higher engine running speed range to improve the sound
Prescriptive internal design parameters to restrict development costs and discourage extreme designs and running conditions
Removal of the MGUH
More powerful MGUK with focus on manual driver deployment in race together with option to save up energy over several laps to give a driver controlled tactical element to racing
Single turbo with dimensional constraints and weight limits
Standard energy store and control electronics
High Level of external prescriptive design to give ‘Plug-And-Play’ engine/chassis/transmission swap capability
Intention to investigate tighter fuel regulations and limits on number of fuels used
The key features of the proposals presented to manufacturer representatives at Tuesday's meeting:
1.6 Litre, V6 Turbo Hybrid
3000rpm higher engine running speed range to improve the sound
Prescriptive internal design parameters to restrict development costs and discourage extreme designs and running conditions
Removal of the MGUH
More powerful MGUK with focus on manual driver deployment in race together with option to save up energy over several laps to give a driver controlled tactical element to racing
Single turbo with dimensional constraints and weight limits
Standard energy store and control electronics
High Level of external prescriptive design to give ‘Plug-And-Play’ engine/chassis/transmission swap capability
Intention to investigate tighter fuel regulations and limits on number of fuels used
F1 should not be about all using the same engine, which tightening the rules will do.
max car width
max car length
minimum car weight
inlet size restrictor
All saftey rules as now
No barriers allowed to hide cars (as teams currently do)
All team members must be available for questions. (Stop teams like ferrari acting who they do)
Anything else goes, tyres, fuel etc totally up to the teams.
Track rules, all 4 wheels touching or over the white lines = 3 second race penalty or lap disallowed.
any other grey areas to close?
Last edited by Tidgy; 31 October 2017 at 04:37 PM.
