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Changes have been proposed to some the 2014 regulations after the F1 Strategy Group meeting. The following look tweaks look like they could be approved before the first GP in Melbourne.
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It is interesting to see that Formula 1 pursues a green image on one hand and continues to increase the minimum weight on the other hand. I think these two are incompatible.
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i don't. do you know how many natural resorces it takes to produce lightweight metals and materials? actually to be fair it's probably the same as the heavyweight ones, but the processes before the car hits the circuit are just as important for a "green image".
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The minimum weight does not stop teams using lightweight metals. In case the car is underweight, teams will use ballast to make it both legal and handle better. The lighter the car the more teams can play with ballast for set-up purposes.
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so what does it have to do with promoting a "green" image? that's what i don't understand.
by decreasing the weight limit it *forces* them to seek further ways to lighten the car. seeking to reduce the weight in any other circumstances is optional. |
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Weight is not the only parameter. Even without regulations dictating a minimum weight a weight reduction does not come without a price and thereby remains a strategic choice.
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does anyone else think its wrong that these teams had to design the layouts of their car/weight distribution without know what the weight of the tire was going be?
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Its interesting that the minimum of an F1 car is now almost 200kg heavier than in 1987.
2014 weight limit 691kg 1987 weight limit 500kg. Although that weight excluded the driver so one could allow about 80kg for them bringing it up to 580kg. I cannot remember what the actual allowance for a driver when the change came in. If I remember correctly there were cars that were lighter than 500kg and had to be ballasted up to weight. |
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The minimum weight will be raised to 701 kg in 2015.
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No ones posted this yet so for anyone who's missed this on the F1 website: http://www.formula1.com/news/features/2014/1/15408.html
One thing I honestly didn't think they'd go through with is having to pick the gear ratios before the first race and then using the same one for every single race. How on earth can you use the same gear ratios for Monaco and then for Monza??? |
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Most circuits I'll be run 3rd-8th other than the start, the exception is Monaco where they'll probably run 1-6.
The teams have a joker this season in which they can make a single change of as many ratios as they like. (Obvious point would be after Monaco) 2015 season where it really is 8 ratios for the season will be more interesting. Actually re-reading that link, the wording has changed to how I remembered it, stating that the teams can make a change only if they have it massively wrong. |
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The gear ratios will indeed be homologated during the season. I believe this is a slippery slope, as gear ratios are generally considered as a part of the set-up instead of the car design. Homologating gear ratios makes as little sense as homologating the front and rear wing configurations.
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Could someone explain why they are going to use "brake by wire" in 2014..
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I think it is to do with having to change the brake balance depending on whether the KERS is harvesting or not. The idea came about because of the greater capacity of 2014 KERS and the need for very large changes in brake balance when harvesting or not harvesting energy.
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Thank you for explaining that...
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Toto Wolff has now come out against the double points madness at the last race. He said F1 needs to listen to the fans.
I suspect this rule could get forgotten with the new noses. |
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