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Jan
09
In Case You Forgot or Don’t Know: 2009 Engine Rules
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Cost being what it is in F1, changes had to be made and engines were once again targeted.
First, all teams will be limited to using only eight engines per season, eight for each of the drivers and four engines for testing. One team, Renault. will be permitted to modify performance of their engine to equalize power outputs.
Engines will now have to last for three races rather than two races last season. Engine revs will be limited to 18,000 rpm from a previous 19,000 rpm. Poor reliability leads to cost and cost is now bad. This simple logic is the reason for the lower rpm and the three race engine rule.
3 Comments
January 11th, 2009 at 2:20 am
Every year they seem to be changing specs for each division. Do they realize how costly this is for all of us. Not to mention that different tracks have different specs so driving at 3 tracks can cost an arm and leg to modify each week.
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January 14th, 2009 at 6:25 am
well, it was exciting when the V8s were hitting the 20,000rpm marks in 2006 but frankly, who cares. Once there is the rev limiter there is not much difference between it hitting at 18,000 or 19,000. And next year it will be 17,000 … I just hope that we will not end up with 0 …
by the way, I am back on your side of the ocean this week
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January 14th, 2009 at 6:39 am
It is good to see some changes, but this is one sport where there have been a lot many changes and certainly is not impressive. It is definitely pricey and also really tough for the drivers to get accustomed to. As far as this year is concerned, the 1 change that i am really looking forward to is the standardized engines. Now, it will be the real test of ability and the character of each of the driver….