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Video: TURBO | Driven by Data with SAP

over 10 years ago

from: YouTube.com

( 1774 views )

A Honda turbo charger spins up to 125,000 RPM. A turntable at that speed could play Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon' in 0.01 seconds. McLaren-Honda's... read more »

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Louder exhaust system gets green-light for 2016

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1528 views )

Formula 1 cars will be louder in 2016 with the introduction of a revised exhaust system, the FIA confirmed on Thursday following Wednesday's F1 Strategy Group meeting.... read more »

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Red Bull quit threat: Not the first, wont be the last

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1735 views )

Every toy within the Red Bull pram has been thrown out since the start of the 2015 Formula 1 season. The Milton-Keynes based squad, who languish fourth in the constructors’... read more »

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FIA to impose engine cost cap to help small teams

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1827 views )

FIA president Jean Todt has finally admitted that engine costs in Formula 1 are far too high following the switch from V8 engines to hybrid turbo-V6 power units. The Frenchman... read more »

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F1 cannot afford Renault and Honda struggle - Christian Horner

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1155 views )

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Formula One cannot afford to have two of its four engine manufacturers so far off the pace. Red Bull's results have been in steep... read more »

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FIA to drive down engine costs

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1605 views )

FIA president Jean Todt has pledged to cut engine costs in order to ease the burden on Formula One's smaller teams. The introduction of the current V6 turbo power units in... read more »

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Bernie Ecclestone doubts Red Bull will pull out

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1014 views )

Bernie Ecclestone does not think Red Bull will leave Formula One despite threats from team owner Dietrich Mateschitz at his home race this weekend. Red Bull's form has... read more »

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Horner explains why the token system could drive Renault out of F1

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1548 views )

Renault's future in Formula One will hinge on upcoming dyno tests and whether or not the FIA allows in-season development next year, says chassis partner Red Bull. For the... read more »

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Renault will exit F1 if rules don't change warns Horner

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2475 views )

Renault will walk away from Formula 1 if the rules surrounding in-season engine development don't change, Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned. This season... read more »

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Button to take drive-through penalty in Canada

over 10 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1153 views )

Jenson Button looks set to struggle during the Canadian Grand Prix. The Briton is already starting the race from last after he failed to qualify and will now take a... read more »

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Further pain and penalties for Button in Canada

over 10 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 874 views )

Jenson Button will be forced to take a drive-through penalty early during the Canadian Grand Prix after a change of MGU-H and turbo charger. View the original post at Further... read more »

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Button gets extra Canada penalty

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1148 views )

Jenson Button will have to serve a time penalty during the Canadian Grand Prix after McLaren confirmed that it has replaced the MGU-H and turbo in his car. Button stopped... read more »

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Mercedes counter Ecclestone engine claim

over 10 years ago

from: BBC.co.uk/F1

( 1382 views )

Mercedes refute claims by Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone that the current turbo hybrid engines have no relevance to road cars. read more »

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Tyres behind modern F1's slow lap times - Toto Wolff

over 10 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1755 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says it is the current tyres, not car technology, that makes modern Formula One seem too slow to be the motorsport's premier category. Since the... read more »

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V6 turbo formula not a failure - Toto Wolff

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1253 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has rejected suggestions F1's current engine formula is a failure. Apathy towards the V6 turbos and their complex energy recovery systems has... read more »

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Spielberg set to host Legendary Turbo Cars in 2015

over 11 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1314 views )

Spielberg will play host to its second 'Legends Parade' in 2015, with turbo-charged cars of the 1980's on view. View the original post at Spielberg set to host... read more »

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Ferrari resurgence is proof F1 is in good shape - Toto Wolff

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1125 views )

Mercedes says Ferrari's performance at the first four races is proof the sport is in good shape. Mercedes dominated the first season under the new V6 turbo regulations,... read more »

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Bernie: No problem with V6s

over 11 years ago

from: SkySports.com/F1

( 903 views )

Bernie Ecclestone says he has no problem with the continued use of V6 turbo engines, provided the cars are harder to drive and costs are controlled. read more »

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F1: Mercedes sharpens weapons to beat Ferrari

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1436 views )

Mercedes says it has assessed every area of the Malaysian Grand Prix to ensure it overcomes the threat of Ferrari in China. Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel won in Sepang, the... read more »

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Tech Talk: Honda positions MGU-H between turbo

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 4004 views )

Honda have chosen to go their own way with the design of their 2015 power unit, dubbed the RA615H, and only time will tell if it pays off. Unlike Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault,... read more »

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Tech Talk: McLaren's unique top-mounted radiator - the reason behind its slim sidepods

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2934 views )

McLaren have continually referred to the MP4-30 as the "first size zero" Formula 1 car because it has such a compact rear, allowing for slimmer sidepods (see Fig.1)... read more »

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Renault still lacking performance and driveability

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 897 views )

Renault admits its power unit is still lacking performance and has driveability issues as it waits on new components for its V6 turbo read more »

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Alonso waiting to set McLaren-Honda goal for 2015

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1222 views )

McLaren-Honda is beginning to play down its chances of bursting off the grid at the very start of the 2015 season. After its almost two decades with Mercedes power, the British... read more »

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Mercedes not expecting 2014-like domination

over 11 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1274 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is not expecting another season of utter domination in 2015. The German team destroyed its rivals in 2014 with 16 victories at the dawn of the new... read more »

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1,000hp F1 cars would be 'fantastic' - Horner

over 11 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2656 views )

Recently F1's Strategy Group started a push to bring in new 1,000 horsepower turbo engines to the sport. The anticipated benefits of this move include making the cars more... read more »