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I think the F1 teams would all switch to racing versions of those transmissions the second they would be allowed to do so. The efficiency gains wouldn't even b
by pbmonster 10mo ago
I think the F1 teams would all switch to racing versions of those transmissions the second they would be allowed to do so.
The efficiency gains wouldn't even be important in comparison (until you start bringing significantly less fuel than your opponents), but just the reduction in weight and size (important for aero considerations) would be worth it. Also, the power gains from always running the ICE (and its turbo) at the perfect sweet spot in the power curve would be a giant advantage in racing.
- globular-toast 10mo agoYeah, but a huge part of F1 is the sound. It's iconic in the true sense of the word. I can totally understand them wanting to protect it as part of the brand. Enthusiasts might be into other types of motor racing, but F1 sounds fast. Everyone understands that.
- Gare 10mo agoWell, they could add speakers that make vroom-vroom noises.
- lelanthran 10mo ago> Well, they could add speakers that make vroom-vroom noises. And you could have typed this comment into notepad and saved it on a file on your desktop, but instead you shared it with a world that considers it irrelevant. See? We all do useless things.
- KeplerBoy 10mo agoCorrect, it has been done and got shutdown immediately. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_FW15C https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Williams_FW15C
- rurban 10mo agoMercedes is running with a CVT again for some years
- WillPostForFood 10mo agoBy rule, all F1 teams have to use a sequential gearbox. It is section 9.7.1 of Technical regulations: 9.7.1 The number of forward gear ratios must be 8. Continuously variable transmission systems are not permitted.
- dralley 10mo agoThey are not.