Formula 1's chief technical officer has revealed new details of the biggest overhaul of the series' regulations in a decade.

Formula 1’s chief technical officer has revealed new details of the biggest overhaul of the series’ regulations in a decade.

  • safesyrup@lemmy.hogru.ch
    4·
    8 months ago

    I think the main reason is safety, yes. With more power you can add more downforce while not loosing out on top speed. I think 5 to 6 Gs of lateral acceleration in corners is already enough :D

    As for your second question: technology, especially turbo technology and precision machining has come a long way within the last 40 years. I think the most extreme cases of qualifying trim in the 80s were 1.5 litre engines with 1200-1500 hp, and they literally only lasted for one single lap, or around 5 km.

    Todays engines are 1.6 litres running at 900-1000 hp while doing multiple thousand km. Additionally, using more than 3 engines outweigh the penaltys with the performance gained.

    • NoRamyunForYou@lemmy.nz
      1·
      8 months ago

      Can’t argue with safety.

      I wonder what would be the solution/ combination not solutions to give rise to races where drivers have to/ are able to push alot more for alot longer.