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Not even 48 hours after Ferrari presented their fan-named F14-T, there have been some reports that both Mercedes-AMG Petronas and Renault are protesting a solution used by the Italians on their new Formula 1 engine.
According to the folks at Axis of Oversteer, Ferrari might have chosen to not exactly circumvent an FIA regulation but simply interpret it a bit too clever for their own good.
One of the new FIA rules for 2014 apparently says that “Measures must be taken to ensure that in the event of failure of the turbine wheel any resulting significant debris is contained within the car.”
While both Mercedes-AMG and Renault have adhered to the regulation by developing a casing mounted around their “hybrid power units'” turbochargers that weights about 5 kilograms (11 pounds), the sneaky buggers at Ferrari somehow incorporated a ballistic cover incorporated into the bodywork instead of the powerplant.
While both solutions are technically legal, the Ferrari proposal may prove to offer a distinct advantage, as the weight of the “debris” shield isn't concentrated close to the top of the engine but is more evenly distributed. We'll keep you up to date as more information about the situation unfolds.
Story via Axis of Oversteer
One of the new FIA rules for 2014 apparently says that “Measures must be taken to ensure that in the event of failure of the turbine wheel any resulting significant debris is contained within the car.”
While both Mercedes-AMG and Renault have adhered to the regulation by developing a casing mounted around their “hybrid power units'” turbochargers that weights about 5 kilograms (11 pounds), the sneaky buggers at Ferrari somehow incorporated a ballistic cover incorporated into the bodywork instead of the powerplant.
While both solutions are technically legal, the Ferrari proposal may prove to offer a distinct advantage, as the weight of the “debris” shield isn't concentrated close to the top of the engine but is more evenly distributed. We'll keep you up to date as more information about the situation unfolds.
Story via Axis of Oversteer
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