Most liked posts in thread: F1 - 2011

I'm having trouble remembering wonder what sort of engines (cylinders/displacement) they were using back in the "turbo era" (late 70s thru 80s?) when they were putting out power in the 1000(+)hp range. I don't imagine those cars were quiet and they certainly were fast.

I think I like the idea of a return to turbos with modern tuneability and technology and techniques to deal with lag and so on. Imagine what would happen though if they allowed teams to slap turbos on today's F1 engines.....

 

Looks like the FIA allowed teams to run either of two options back then with max. displacement limits for each, 1.5L with a turbo and 3.0L without. Sounds like a better idea to me, give the teams turbo and N/A options with max displacement (and max boost levels?) and let them decide what to do. Or maybe go with the proposed turbo option and set today's engine formula as the N/A option. Would create some diversity on the grid.

 

I'm having a bit of trouble picturing a 1.5L V8...imagining a pair of banks of lawn mower engines.

 

Hmmm, a three year evaluation period sounds entertaining. Allow the two options and then decide which way to go (or to stay the course), during/after the 2nd year. I just think it would be great to see some broader disparity again. Then again, that's the problem. The trend is toward ever-greater restriction of the formula resulting in elimination of options.

Back to reality, I don't think turbos would break F1. I think if the real thrust is to make F1 green then they have their heads up where the sun don't shine. Seems to me "green F1" is an oxymoron for a reason. This is where Bernie is right. Todt's green push is nothing but PR IMHO. Then again, I suppose this is another reason I like the multiple engine formula idea. If a team wants to separate itself from the non-green fuel-guzzling rest of the pack, give them the option and some development space to work within.

 

Here's an article from 1 Jan.

Ferrari seeks allies to oppose 2013 FIA Formula 1 engine regulations (f1sa.com)

 

Individual colours for each tyre compound (gpupdate.net)

 

Here we go again. Bernie sure seems intent on taking F1 to NY.

Ecclestone to meet with New York mayor (gpupdate.net)