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> Not to mention it would increase the possibility of the fuel pre-igniting inside the combustion chamber. Detonation isn't all that much of a concern with F1
by mbell 13y ago
> Not to mention it would increase the possibility of the fuel pre-igniting inside the combustion chamber.
Detonation isn't all that much of a concern with F1 engines. When running at 15,000-18,000rpm there just isn't enough time for pre-ignition to occur.
- grecy 13y agoAlso, the article says they're moving to direct injection, so only gets into the chamber at the instant it's supposed to ignite.