I think one of the more interesting things is what the FIA is allowing for engine manufacturers who are "behind:" Oh, so kinda like WEC and sports cars' Balance of Performance... Nope, JK. Not BoP 😅
I think one of the more interesting things is what the FIA is allowing for engine manufacturers who are "behind:"
Regarding the ICE, the FIA has introduced a safety net, the so-called ADUO system, which stands for Additional Development and Upgrade Opportunities. After three periods of six races each (1–6, 7–12, 13–18), the governing body will assess the overall power balance.
Manufacturers that are between 2% and 4% down on the best ICE in terms of pure power will be allowed one additional upgrade. Manufacturers that are more than 4% behind receive two upgrade opportunities.
It’s intended to prevent a repeat of 2014 – when Mercedes’ dominance was locked in for years – and according to Rushbrook is a good thing for the sport.
Oh, so kinda like WEC and sports cars' Balance of Performance...
The FIA does not want to hear comparisons from fans who label ADUO as a form of Balance of Performance, and Rushbrook agrees with that view.
Thanks for posting this and pulling the quote. I've read a lot of headlines about engines but admittedly haven't dug into it much. What confuses me about all of this is that manufacturers are...
Thanks for posting this and pulling the quote. I've read a lot of headlines about engines but admittedly haven't dug into it much. What confuses me about all of this is that manufacturers are biased to only say good things at this stage so there isn't really any news. In this case, of course red bull is on track, could you imagine them publishing news that they're behind? It's similar to the Mercedes news. How is there a consensus that they're far ahead on development when all we have are these quotes from manufacturers?
The part you highlighted is genuinely interesting and substantial though. Glad to hear that the FIA is trying to protect the level of competition we've been seeing lately. I honestly would be devastated if an underdog like Aston Martin or Williams gets completely counted out in the first couple races with no hopes of catching up.
I think one of the more interesting things is what the FIA is allowing for engine manufacturers who are "behind:"
Oh, so kinda like WEC and sports cars' Balance of Performance...
Nope, JK. Not BoP 😅
Thanks for posting this and pulling the quote. I've read a lot of headlines about engines but admittedly haven't dug into it much. What confuses me about all of this is that manufacturers are biased to only say good things at this stage so there isn't really any news. In this case, of course red bull is on track, could you imagine them publishing news that they're behind? It's similar to the Mercedes news. How is there a consensus that they're far ahead on development when all we have are these quotes from manufacturers?
The part you highlighted is genuinely interesting and substantial though. Glad to hear that the FIA is trying to protect the level of competition we've been seeing lately. I honestly would be devastated if an underdog like Aston Martin or Williams gets completely counted out in the first couple races with no hopes of catching up.