Sunday, December 12, 2010

Formula 1 to use 1.6L four-cylinder engines from 2013, ban on team orders lifted for 2011

Yes that’s correct . The FIA’s World motive Sport Council (WMSC) has approved new regulations which will see 1.6-litre four-cylinder engines replace the current  2. The goal is to be more eco friendly as the smaller powerplants are expected to be 35% more frugal whilst providing the same level of operation. Energy recovery systems and additional energy management will be utilised to ensure this is potential .

“The WMSC approved the introduction of a new  specification engine from 2013 underlining the FIA’s commitment to improving sustainability and addressing the needs of the automotive industry. Following negotiation with the engine manufacturers and experts in this field the power units will be four cylinders 1.6 liter with high pressure gasoline injection up to 500 bar” FIA explains.

The new regulations will also further limit the act of engines at allocated to each drivers. Currently it’s eight units a season but this will be limited to five in 2013 and 4 for subsequent seasons. rev up limits on the new engines will be reduced from the current 18000 rpm to a maximum of 12000 rpm.

At the same WMSC encounter FIA bigwigs also made some changes to the rules for 2011. Among the major revisions are the removal of the ban on team up orders the introduction of driver-adjustable rear wings outlawing double diffusers stricter bodywork deflection tests and a requirement for one gearbox to last five race weekends from the current four

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