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Mercedes hits 900bhp with more improvements coming up

over 8 years ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1227 views )

Mercedes' Andy Cowell has confirmed that the team's engine facility at Brixworth have managed to hit 900bhp with their hybrid 1.6l turbo V6 Formula One engine. Even... read more »

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F1 planning to scrap engine token system by 2017

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 896 views )

Formula One is due to scrap its controversial engine token system by 2017, according to Renault Sport F1's managing director Cyril Abiteboul. The token system was designed... read more »

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Formula 1 could feature 1000bhp turbo power units

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1374 views )

Roberto Dalla believes Formula 1 could learn something from technology in Formula E to achieve a return to 1000 horsepower turbo cars read more »

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Mercedes expects 'significant increases' in 2016 engine noise

over 8 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1477 views )

Mercedes executive director Paddy Lowe says 2016 new engine exhaust regulations will deliver "significant increases" in engine noise. One of the biggest criticisms... read more »

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V6 turbo hybrids to stay as engine cost cuts agreed

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 901 views )

F1 teams and the FIA agree to engine cost cutting measures in return for the V6 Hybrid power units to stay in play until 2020, it is understood. read more »

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Mercedes has weaknesses to exploit - Pat Symonds

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1062 views )

Williams chief technical director says Mercedes has "chinks in their armour" and can be beaten in the 2016 season. Mercedes has been dominant in the V6 turbo era,... read more »

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Honda aiming for larger turbo in 2016

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1070 views )

Honda chief Yasuhisa Arai has confessed the manufacturer needs a bigger turbocharger despite planning to keep a more compact engine package for 2016. Honda endured a disastrous... read more »

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Formula E could help F1 hit 1000bhp

over 9 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1255 views )

Formula E could help Formula 1 achieve a return to 1000 horsepower turbo cars, according to Magneti Marelli motorsport director Roberto Dalla read more »

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Adrian Newey doubts 2017 changes will go far enough

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1068 views )

Red Bull chief technical officer Adrian Newey says the proposed changes to the 2017 regulations "are not that different to what we have now". Newey has been a vocal... read more »

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Video: Island Bonus Scene | Turbo Heroes

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1462 views )

Jenson and Fernando exile the dastardly Exhaustus to a desert island in this bonus scene ending. Turbo Heroes evokes the classic 8-bit gaming era of the 1980s with a series of... read more »

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Teams braced for Mexico altitude challenge

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1044 views )

Formula 1 power unit providers are braced for a challenge in Mexico this weekend due to the altitude of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City. The circuit, which... read more »

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Copying rivals will help 'fundamental' Honda issues - Fernando Alonso

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1367 views )

Fernando Alonso is confident Honda will be able to make big performance gains relative to other engine manufacturers over the winter by copying some of the concepts of its... read more »

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FIA goes ahead with new engine plans after Ferrari vetoes cost cap

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1270 views )

The FIA has confirmed it is pushing ahead with plans to introduce a new type of engine in Formula One for 2017 aimed at offering a cheap alternative to the current V6 turbo... read more »

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Ecclestone pushing for standard customer engine

over 9 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1168 views )

Bernie Ecclestone says a tender to invite independent suppliers to develop a new twin turbo V6 engine for F1 2017 will be launched next week. read more »

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Bernie Ecclestone pushing for cheap engine alternative

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1057 views )

Bernie Ecclestone and the FIA are planning to introduce a cheaper engine option in Formula One by 2017 as an alternative to the current V6 turbo hybrids. Ecclestone has... read more »

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F1 bosses to push for cheap engines

over 9 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 936 views )

Formula 1 bosses Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt are pushing a plan that could kill the turbo hybrid engines introduced last year. read more »

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Honda says McLaren is pleased with recent engine step

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 940 views )

Honda's F1 chief Yasuhisa Arai says McLaren is happy with the development direction taken on the engine in recent weeks. Honda upgraded its maligned power unit ahead of... read more »

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Upgraded Honda has more power but ERS issues remain

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 866 views )

Honda's upgraded engine for the US Grand Prix will offer more power from the V6 turbo but will still be handicapped by the power unit's ERS deployment issues. Honda... read more »

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Video: Blooper Reel | Turbo Heroes

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1475 views )

Outtakes from the 8-bit adventure, Turbo Heroes. Turbo Heroes evokes the classic 8-bit gaming era of the 1980s with a series of innovative and unique gaming scenarios involving... read more »

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Video: Space Bonus Scene | Turbo Heroes

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1323 views )

Jenson and Fernando send the dastardly Exhaustus back to space in this bonus scene ending. Turbo Heroes evokes the classic 8-bit gaming era of the 1980s with a series of... read more »

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Red Bull v Renault in quotes

over 9 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 1233 views )

While the relationship between Red Bull and Renault hadn’t always been harmonious, the fruits of their partnership before the sport’s return to turbo engines were significant... read more »

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Video: Turbo Heroes

over 9 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1735 views )

Join the mighty Turbo Heroes, McLaren-Honda's Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button, as they battle the evil racer Exhaustus in a thrilling journey across the globe in a tense... read more »

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Mercedes reveals reason behind Lewis Hamilton's retirement

over 9 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1606 views )

Lewis Hamilton's retirement from the Singapore Grand Prix was due to the failure of a metal clamp between the intercooler and plenum that resulted in a loss of turbo boost... read more »

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Singapore mixup exactly what the sport needs - Button

over 9 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1367 views )

Jenson Button has called Mercedes downfall "exactly what the sport needs" after the Brackley based team could only manage fifth and sixth in qualifying.... read more »

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Vettel surprised by pole position margin

over 9 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1114 views )

Sebastian Vettel admitted the margin of his pole position was a surprise as he ended his and Ferrari's drought by romping to top spot during qualifying for the Singapore... read more »