[F1] F1 nieuwtjes topic deel 191 - Get ready 4 the launch?

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Op woensdag 24 februari 2016 15:15 schreef Fir3fly het volgende:

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Dat zeg je wel vaker maar ik kan alleen maar vinden dat ze uitgenodigd zijn om mee te werken maar die uitnodiging afgeslagen hebben omdat ze Le Mans interessanter vinden.

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"The initial decision from the engine working group was for a four-cylinder turbo to be introduced for 2013," said Newey. "The big driver behind that was Audi. They said they would come into the sport if there was a four-cylinder turbo, and that's what everyone agreed in order to get Audi in. They subsequently decided that they won't bother after all, thank you very much, and we were lumbered with a four-cylinder turbo."
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Op woensdag 24 februari 2016 15:30 schreef Fir3fly het volgende:

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Ja ze hebben dus niets te maken gehad met de 2014-regels. En dus ook niet met de V6, wat jij wel constant suggereert.

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Formula 1's rules revolution for 2017 is back on track, after the FIA revealed details of the latest proposal for wider and faster cars that teams have approved.

Although it is understood that Mercedes, Red Bull and Toro Rosso voted against what has become known as the 'McLaren' proposal for cars with 25 percent more downforce, the changes have got enough support to get through the F1 Commission.

Unless there is majority support for an alternative proposal by an extended deadline of April 30, then these current regulations will come in to force for 2017.

The basis of the changes are:

2016 2017
FRONT TYRES 245mm 305mm
REAR TYRES 325mm 405mm
SUSPENSION TRACK 1800mm 2000mm
FRONT WING 1650mm 1800mm
REAR WING WIDTH 750mm 950mm
REAR WING HEIGHT 950mm 800mm
BODYWORK WIDTH 1400mm 1600mm
WEIGHT 702kg 722kg + tyres (est tyres)

It is estimated that the changes will deliver cars that are up to three seconds per lap faster than the 2016 cars, and produce downforce loads that will fall within the right tyre parameters.
Engines

The FIA and engine manufacturers are continuing to work on plans to reduce costs and guarantee supply of engines.

It is understood that there remains differences of opinions about the need for manufacturers to ensure they supply a set number of teams, as well as how to ensure that the performance of the various power units converge.

Work will also take place on further improvements to the noise.
Halo happening

The FIA also confirmed that the closed cockpit solution known as the 'Halo' concept was on course for a 2017 introduction.

"The F1 Commission confirmed the intention of introducing some form of cockpit protection from the 2017 season," it said

"All stakeholders are working together to make this a reality, with the "Halo" concept currently the preferred option. Other options, such as transparent cockpit protection, will continue to be evaluated."

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Volkswagen motorsport boss Wolfgang Dürheimer says the lack of stability in Formula 1, both in terms of regulations and at boardroom level, is why the manufacturer will not enter the sport.

VW Group has been repeatedly linked to the sport, and has a strong presence in the World Endurance Championship with Audi and Porsche, as well as having secured the last three World Rally titles.

However, Dürheimer does not believe that joining Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda as manufacturers in Formula 1 would be beneficial to Volkswagen.

"Formula 1 is not on our agenda right now," Dürheimer told Autocar.

"The situation is not predictable enough to make the kind of investment required.

"On the regulations front, there are a lot of rumours around the engine and the supporting technology.

"Before you commit the kind of money needed you must see five years of rules stability – there can't be the possibility of rules changes, of more or less engine cylinders coming in, or the hybrid system changing away from technology you are developing on road cars.

"On the ownership side, there are also big questions the sport must answer.

"If you are a big business making a big investment you expect to have some influence on the set-up, with an assurance the present ownership will last.

"In Formula 1, it seems the owners will not be there forever and that creates some instability.

"[In WEC] the technology is greater than that in Formula 1 and the levels of investment are greater."

Dürheimer's comments come as the FIA confirmed that Formula 1's technical regulations for 2017 remain under discussion, with a two-month extension to the initial deadline being set.

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Op woensdag 24 februari 2016 16:07 schreef Fir3fly het volgende:

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Dat zeggen ze maar dat is onzin. Dat kunnen ze, zoals hij zelf ook zegt, beter doen in WEC. Het gaat puur om marketing. F1 is een marketingmachine. Dat weet deze dude ook, hij krijgt nu gratis publiciteit voor VW alleen maar omdat hij F1 noemt. Dat invloed op de regels klopt wel, dat lijkt me logisch. Mercedes heeft de laatste paar jaar F1 in een ijzeren greep gehouden en dat wil iedereen natuurlijk wel.

Technologie in F1 op dit moment heeft niets te maken met straatauto's.

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or the hybrid system changing away from technology you are developing on road cars.