The F1 new rule changes Poll
Poll: The F1 new rule changes Poll
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When I hear drivers saying their driving to their limit and really on the edge , or they remark that it's back to proper racing instead of this harvesting and battery protection BS alongside the Mario Cart remarks I'll give F1 another go but for the time being it's getting a wide berth from me . Races are currently around the midnight hour for me and a good nights sleep is much more appealing .
SoliD said:
But the superclipping and lift and coasting at the end of the straights isn't great, although again I suspect this will improve naturally as they get on top of the engines and improve the software.
What makes you suspect that? The clipping isn't a problem to be fixed, it's a necessity. They have to harvest in the areas least damaging to lap time so they have more power in the areas most advantageous to it. They can't increase ICE power or make the battery any bigger so... maybe a 1-2% efficiency gain in terms of the most effective timing of harvesting an deployment is likely, but that's about it and I doubt it would be noticeable to viewers.
Rusty Old-Banger said:
Mark-C said:
Rusty Old-Banger said:
Why do there have to be rules at all? "Make your car the fastest it can be. It must use xxRON petrol, and specified tyres. The driver must survive."
Well you just listed three rules 
The circuits also need to be able to contain a car during accidents, and the faster they go, the harder it gets to contain them.
From the very small data set we have so far, I'm enjoying this season more than any since the V6 hybrids were introduced, so it's a cautious thumbs up from me. The rules aren't perfect, they never are, but so far, I'd say they're the best we've had in a while.
Qualifying could certainly be (much) better, but if I have to choose between good racing and good qualifying, I'll take the racing every time.
Qualifying could certainly be (much) better, but if I have to choose between good racing and good qualifying, I'll take the racing every time.
I'm between happy and on the fence.
So far the racing has been good, the spectacle has been better, Mercedes and Ferrari have done a good job. The others need to catch up.
These are the best drivers in the world and they now have to think about charge levels, deployment and harvesting all whilst going side by side at 150-200mph. It blows my mind how they do it.
I would possibly reduce the electric power by 10-15% so they don't run out before the end of the straight and I would get rid of the in car cameras because externally they still look as fast as ever and its much harder to spot them running out of juice/speed
So far the racing has been good, the spectacle has been better, Mercedes and Ferrari have done a good job. The others need to catch up.
These are the best drivers in the world and they now have to think about charge levels, deployment and harvesting all whilst going side by side at 150-200mph. It blows my mind how they do it.
I would possibly reduce the electric power by 10-15% so they don't run out before the end of the straight and I would get rid of the in car cameras because externally they still look as fast as ever and its much harder to spot them running out of juice/speed
Mark-C said:
Rusty Old-Banger said:
Why do there have to be rules at all? "Make your car the fastest it can be. It must use xxRON petrol, and specified tyres. The driver must survive."
Well you just listed three rules (Manipulated).
Drawweight said:
On the fence here.
Is this going to be the pattern for the rest of the season? There is a massive difference between the teams, It s very unlikely any upgrades will make a difference. It might be better value to make development of the 2027 cars even more important.
I just hope that it doesn't turn into 'Wacky Races'.Is this going to be the pattern for the rest of the season? There is a massive difference between the teams, It s very unlikely any upgrades will make a difference. It might be better value to make development of the 2027 cars even more important.
(For those of a certain vintage).
Drawweight said:
Is this going to be the pattern for the rest of the season? There is a massive difference between the teams, It s very unlikely any upgrades will make a difference. It might be better value to make development of the 2027 cars even more important.
That's more to do with the fact that there are new rules than anything to do with what the new rules are, if that makes sense. For good or for bad, major rule changes always spread the field.History tells us that the field will close up gradually over the next 3-4 years as the cars converge on a single "best" design philosophy. I hope F1 allow Honda (and to a lesser extent Audi) to do whatever they need to do to get their power unit up to scratch without using rule changes to artificially peg Mercedes back.
Edited by kambites on Monday 16th March 18:01
Rusty Old-Banger said:
Jasandjules said:
The fact that the car in car is cut to prevent you seeing this is clear enough.
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