2011 F1 rule changes

Jeff Sikes · Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 6:57 am Post subject: 2011 F1 rule changes

The movable wings, which will be used from the start of next season, are an attempt to improve one of F1's perennial problems - the difficulties of overtaking.

The wings will be operated by the drivers, who will be able to use them when they are within a second of a car in front which they are trying to overtake.

The gaps between the cars will be monitored electronically by the FIA and the wings will be switched on when the driver behind is within the requisite distance.

Maybe they could just take over the car and make the pass for the driver Very Happy

At least this way the driver Bernie wants to win can pass when he wants to Sad

Jeff Sikes · Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 7:03 am Post subject:

F1 ENGINE RULES FROM 2013
1.6-litre, four-cylinder turbos with energy recovery and fuel restrictions to replace current 2.4-litre normally aspirated V8s
Fuel efficiency to increase by a target of 50%
Overall power to remain same at approx 750bhp
Checks and balances to ensure costs are contained and performance across all engines remains comparable
Fuel to be limited by fuel-flow restrictions and a stipulated maximum tank capacity
Plan for advanced 'compound' turbos to be introduced in subsequent years
Power of Kers energy recovery systems to increase from 60kw in 2011 to 120kw in 2013

on the up side the old turbo's were really cool Very Happy

and watching he drivers jump and fall out of the cars when they ran the KERS was pretty funny!

Darrin Tebbe · Posted: Fri Dec 10, 2010 8:14 am Post subject:

I hear the pit crews will also be on unicycles...

DT

DrChip · Posted: Thu Dec 16, 2010 12:08 pm Post subject:

who needs a drver-How about R/c F1- c
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