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Archive for 2009 f1 regulations
More on the Aerodynamic Changes in 2009
Posted by: | CommentsThe basic idea for most of the new tech regulations is the reduction of downforce. With cars becoming so very aerodynamic a ‘wake’ or ‘wash’ is produced behind the car that is so disorganized it disrupts the stability of a trailing car making passing extremely difficult. The most noticeable results of rules reducing this ‘wake’ is the front and rear wing.
Revisiting Another New 2009 Rule: The Use of KERS
Posted by: | CommentsKERS:
Kinetic Energy Recovery System is what it’s called and it’s the most radical change in F1 in a long time. This is a system where energy dissipated by braking is stored and can be used for up to 6 seconds a lap to provide 80 hp bursts of speed.
That’s it in a nut shell.
Two reasons it is being used. One is to ‘improve’ F1’s environmental image. I don’t buy that reason, but that’s for a little later. The other reason is part of the road relevant innovations. Yes, something to eventually use in the cars we drive.
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.
Car Launches Soon so Here’s a Recap of the New Rules: Slicks
Posted by: | CommentsCar launches are just about to begin and so are the 2009 rule changes. Here’s just a reminder of what to expect this season and the most noticeable to us fans. If you’re interested in reading the entire 2009 rules you are welcome to read them here although you will need some time to get through them.
The first is “Slicks”
1998 was when grooved tires were brought into F1. 11 years without slicks. It’s been a long time and I’m not alone in saying it’s about time they’re back. Only the cars we drive on the streets have grooves, not race cars.
