2021 F1 changes and cars

The_Abyss · 4 Oct 2018 at 13:33

I couldn't see a thread for this - we've got a good couple of years for the final rules to be agreed and interpreted, evaluated, toys to be thrown out of the pram, leave F1 threats etc so I thought I'd start a new one. F1 concepts here: https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/...ts-for-f1s-future.6oFMwkqp1eUumW8qUG0S8k.html

What prompted me was this article or, rather, the English summary that accompanied it on Twitter:

https://www.auto-motor-und-sport.de/formel-1/f1-2021-auto-bilder-infos/

https://twitter.com/tgruener/status/1047431697514545152

"Some new infos on 2021 F1 cars: Wheelbase set to be limited to 340 cm making cars 20-30 cm shorter than now. Fuel flow to be increased to 110 kg/h which results in louder & more powerful cars (way over 1000hp)."

I was pondering whether the increased fuel flow would benefit the current engine leaders (Ferrari and Mercedes) more than those still struggling to catch up, but then immediately remembered that there are still discussions on changing the engine formula.

The_Abyss · 8 Oct 2018 at 14:26

You can't tell from phone recordings or the TV. I was at the very first test in Jerez for the new V6s, and compared to where they are today (was also at the Barcelona test this year) they've changed significantly. They're a lot louder with more growl now, and the sound is now multidirectional whereas it used to be that you'd hardly hear one if it was driving to wards you and the exhaust was pointing in the opposite direction.

I don't disagree that FOM made the engines sound much worse than they are, but there's no denying that the engine noise today is radically different compared to when they launched.

The_Abyss · 23 Dec 2018 at 00:34

I'm concerned that the active suspension required to manage those larger wheels over more extreme kerbs will result in an increased number of mechanical failure retirements.

The_Abyss · 5 Mar 2019 at 09:25

Unfortunately is it tainted with Andrew Benson, but a new BBC article on 2021 changes.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/47422390

Taken at face value, there is hope. However there's no mention at all of the opposing views of the major teams.

The_Abyss · 31 Oct 2019 at 23:00

I'm glad that agreement has been reached. Very positive step forward. These cars will look great when moving on a track, but the proof will be whether they perform as intended for better racing.

The_Abyss · 31 Oct 2019 at 23:43

Entai said:
No active suspension allowed, and existing hydraulic suspension systems are expected to be banned.

Ouch. 2021 suspension is about to get heavy.