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Apr232015 by Klara LjubiNo Comments
Kaltenborn wants to reduce the cost of power units

Kaltenborn wants to reduce the cost of power units

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Monisha Kaltenborn, head of the Sauber team, urges manufacturers to lower the cost of powertrains and not to go again to change the rules in this area in 2017. Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone said last week that it is urgent to put an end to V6 engines and return to V8. He later added that he would also accept staying on the current ones in case the costs of these were manageable. Currently, teams that get engines from manufacturers deduct around £ XNUMX million a year, which is a big share of the total budget for teams at the start of the starting line-up. "As a team that doesn't just build powertrains, their cost is very important to us. Engines have always been a big expense and for many years we tried to get away from that, but we got back to where we were,"
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Nov112014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments
Horner called for the return of V8 engines

Horner called for the return of V8 engines

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As we have already reported, a real war around motorcycles has developed in the Formula 1 caravan. Mercedes does not agree with the "thawing" of the development of powertrains, as this would lose the advantage over competitors, although they themselves cite increased costs as the reason. Ferrari and Renault are trying to catch up with the German competitor, but since no agreement on the permitted development is in sight, the teams using the engines of the latter two manufacturers have taken a different path. They are calling for the reintroduction of eight-cylinder engines, which were in use last year, and also have Sauber, Lotus and Force Indio on their side, which have also found themselves in financial difficulties due to the new engines, which are much more expensive. “No one likes to go backwards, but if we look at the cost of these engines, how sensible is their use and what only t
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Mar202014 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments
The Mercedes engine also develops 900 horsepower!

The Mercedes engine also develops 900 horsepower!

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Mercedes ’new six-cylinder, with which Nico Rosberg won the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, is said to be capable of developing up to 900 horsepower (671 kilowatts). Niki Lauda said before leaving for Melbourne that their base 1.6-liter six-cylinder produces around 580 horsepower, and ERS waste energy reuse technology is expected to add another 160 horsepower to the engine, for a total of 740 km. But Germany's Bild reports that the Mercedes engine also produces up to 900 horsepower when running at full power. Red Bull Advisor Dr. Helmut Marko said of the figures: "Of course, their engines are more powerful than they publicly admit. In addition, they have no engine problems, so they have all the engine power at their disposal, which allows them to race strategically."
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Jan292014 by Blaž Štremfelj50 Comments
Big problems with Renault engines

Big problems with Renault engines

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The second day of pre-season testing was full of various events. Racers and teams tried to collect as many test kilometers as possible, but the teams that use Renault engines did not go according to plan. While Mercedes assembled over 200 laps with its powertrains in four racing cars, the French manufacturer's engines produced a total of only eleven laps, and all teams with a Renault six-cylinder were annoyed by the ERS system, which generates electricity stored in batteries. . The energy storage error is expected to occur, and the problem could prove catastrophic if Renault's engineers fail to rectify it soon, as the experience with the new engines on the track will be even more important this year.
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Avg32013 by Blaž ŠtremfeljNo Comments
The sound of a Mercedes V6 turbo engine

The sound of a Mercedes V6 turbo engine

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Mercedes-Benz has released the first audio recording of the new V6 tube engine, which will be used in the coming season. Otherwise, you can listen to the sound in the video below, where a Formula One car is driven in a simulator on the Monza track. Of course, it’s clear that in reality, everything will sound different, which is why Mercedes chief engineer Andy Cowell says, “Recording sound on a test bench is a special challenge. A lot needs to be filtered and the like, so the sound isn’t entirely genuine. The best example will be able to taste live, but it will be necessary to wait a while. ”In the end, Cowell said that they are doing well, but for once they are competing only with themselves and so they do not know how successful they are compared to competitors. : “We put a lot of effort into development, but we fight the battle with time and development on our own
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Jun272013 by Klemen BagaričNo Comments
Formula "eco" 2014

Formula "eco" 2014

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In 1, Formula 2014 cars will be equipped with a 1.6-liter turbocharged V6 engine and a kinetic energy recovery system, the FIA ​​confirmed yesterday. The "Kinetic Energy Recovery System" (KERS) was first introduced in Formula 1 in 2009. It works by converting the (kinetic) energy generated during braking into electrical energy. This energy is stored in the battery and is ready for later use in acceleration. In the 2009 season, KERS provided drivers with 80 additional horsepower (60kW) for 6 seconds, each lap. In the 2014 season, however, the whole thing will be a little more powerful. Drivers will have 161 extra horsepower (120kW) available for 33 seconds in each lap, which is a huge amount of “free” energy. The reason for replacing the current powerful 2.4-liter V8 engine is, among other things, environmental protection
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