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Get An Idea Of The 2013 Regulations

September 3, 2010 8:26 AM | Posted By: Fizzy001
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This is the first time where I try to give an idea of the technical side. I was really struggling with the translation this time and have to add the text is easier to understand in German but I hope you can get an idea of what it is about...

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At the end of 2012 not only the Concorde-Agreement expires, so does the homologated cycle the of current 2.4-liter V8 engines.

As motorsport-total.com now reports 'this offers the chance of completely new regulations which they are already working on behind the scenes for months. Now the first details leaked out.

The groups are led by Rory Byrne and Patrick Head (chassis) or by Gilles Simon (engine). The latter presented a first draft to the teams during the summer break. According to information provided by 'Motorsport-Total.com' this is based on 1.6-liter four-cylinder turbo with about 650 hp power base and 3 bar boost pressure. In additon, at the push of a button, for a period up to 30 seconds 150 hp extra power can be obtained via the KERS boost.

To meet the environmental concept, fuel efficiency is also an important issue. This should not be resolved through a maximum fuel quantity, but in a completely new way: "A maximum flow rate will be set which is not allowed to be exceeded. The demand would be much lower than now," said Williams technical director Sam Michael, who is convinced that such a "fuel-flow meter" would work perfectly.

But the probably even more revolutionary change can be found on the chassis side - not so much because of the new wheels that are to be increased, as expected, from 13 to 15 to 18 inch rim diameter but because of the aerodynamics.

The aerodynamic downforce was reduced by the FIA in the recent years, including such items as the double diffuser which has been banned for 2011, it could go exactly in the opposite direction in 2013.

"Nothing has been decided yet but it is discussed to generate a larger share of the contact pressure over the diffuser. Basically, that would be something like a ground-effect car, just like in the 80s, "said Michael who also reveals details about improved security: "In addition, the crash structures, front and side, should be reinforced, for example the side pods which are moved further forward."

Also planned are two more interesting ideas: in the future the cars should only use KERS power (without additional power from the engine) to drive through the pit lane, to advert the interest of the Formula One manufacturers to the most socially aware: the hybrid technology, and the introduction of larger brakes (along with larger wheels) is almost a done deal.'

Comments

Kate at 6:48 PM September 5, 2010

Not a fan of KERS or any other push-button-to-overtake system, like the stalled wings. Call me old fashioned but I like my overtaking to be meaningful and take skill and race craft.

Old Car Nerd at 10:33 AM September 5, 2010

And why, why limit the power of the KERS so much... If they let the teams really let loose they would be making 1000hp peak within a few years! That would be cool.

jsw11984 at 7:57 AM September 5, 2010

I think what it means by only use KERS power to drive through the pit lane is that they can't use engine power to go through the pits not that KERS can't be used else where in the race

harriparf at 12:43 AM September 5, 2010

I like the idea of using KERS to send them through the pitlane! Means it will have to save it from the race, not too keen on it ONLY being allowed for that though

hsv1413 at 2:54 AM September 4, 2010

I love F1 at the moment as it is. Engines the same throughout, with only power tweaking to a V8 setup. I love the driver aids being removed, so that the driver actually drives the car. The only thing I do miss is the fuel stops as they added extra dimensions to a race. But then again, so does starting on a full tank and preserving fuel mid race.

Old Car Nerd at 9:44 AM September 3, 2010

Thanks for the info, I hope we don't get Turbo, and lose all that noise.... Surely they could be more economical by restrictin the fuel allowed, and allowing engine developments (such as multi valve, multi injected, VVT and other unimaginable advances...)

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