Formula One

I know almost nothing about F1 but I'm just starting to develop an interest in it. What engine configurations are used in F1? Any V8s? V6s? V12s? Any four cylinders? I would expect they're all super/turbo charged? Are the engine configurations pretty much all the same or are they all different from one another? What kind of horsepower are they turning these days? What are the highest straight away speeds that they're capable of? How do Indy cars differ from F1?
 
bluegrassphile said:
I know almost nothing about F1 but I'm just starting to develop an interest in it. What engine configurations are used in F1? Any V8s? V6s? V12s? Any four cylinders? I would expect they're all super/turbo charged? Are the engine configurations pretty much all the same or are they all different from one another? What kind of horsepower are they turning these days? What are the highest straight away speeds that they're capable of? How do Indy cars differ from F1?
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For 2020 F1: In Formula 1, there are no regulations for the amount of power a team can use in their cars. There are engine specifications thought, which needs to be complied to. The specifications are four-stroke, turbocharged 1.6 liter, 90 degree V6 turbo engines. The maximum engine power rotational speed is 15,000 revolutions per minute (rpm).

Coming to the amount of power generated, the exact numbers are highly classified in nature by the engine providers. The current F1 engine providers are Ferrari, Mercedes, Honda and Renault. Mercedes is considered to have the maximum Horse Power (HP). Ferrari comes next, with Renault and Honda have considerably gap over the two giants. The teams invest a lot of money in research to give them an extra edge in powerful engines.

The total power of a F1 engine is measured after calculating the power in the V6 engines, and Energy Recovery System (ERS). Considering the development of engine by the aforementioned engine suppliers, it is considered that the current F1 cars carry more than the magic number of 1000 HP. In spite of this, the F1 cars are extremely safe to drive, with good fuel efficiency, with major accidents rarely reported from the tracks

Indy car for 2020: 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6 engines

F1 vs IndyCar: Which is faster, horsepower, assists and more compared - F1 - Autosport
 
Kingsrule said:
How many of HIS retirements did he get unlucky with??

Be real You are clueless......
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To say to someone who is making his living (very well on top) with the topic discussed (moto sport) that he's clueless is actually ..... (pick your own word)
 
CPP said:
For 2020 F1: In Formula 1, there are no regulations for the amount of power a team can use in their cars. There are engine specifications thought, which needs to be complied to. The specifications are four-stroke, turbocharged 1.6 liter, 90 degree V6 turbo engines. The maximum engine power rotational speed is 15,000 revolutions per minute (rpm).

Coming to the amount of power generated, the exact numbers are highly classified in nature by the engine providers. The current F1 engine providers are Ferrari, Mercedes, Honda and Renault. Mercedes is considered to have the maximum Horse Power (HP). Ferrari comes next, with Renault and Honda have considerably gap over the two giants. The teams invest a lot of money in research to give them an extra edge in powerful engines.

The total power of a F1 engine is measured after calculating the power in the V6 engines, and Energy Recovery System (ERS). Considering the development of engine by the aforementioned engine suppliers, it is considered that the current F1 cars carry more than the magic number of 1000 HP. In spite of this, the F1 cars are extremely safe to drive, with good fuel efficiency, with major accidents rarely reported from the tracks

Indy car for 2020: 2.2-liter twin-turbo V6 engines

F1 vs IndyCar: Which is faster, horsepower, assists and more compared - F1 - Autosport
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Hey Chris, thank you so much for that rundown. I really appreciate it. I've always been in awe of how quick F1 cars are. Things happen extremely fast with both F1 and Indy cars. I don't know how the drivers can react so fast. I can't even begin to imagine the skill it takes to be competitive in either sport.
 
At a track where both series compete, Circuit of the Americas, the F1 lap times were about 14 seconds quicker than Indy cars.
 
To add to my previous post, the biggest factor in the speed differential between F1 and Indy cars is aerodynamics rather than engine power. Engine power plays a role too, just not the biggest one.
 
Lewis clearly the class of the field. The Turkish GP today was a very difficult race in which we saw a non traditional race. Starting from 6th place, Lewis did a great job managing his race to come finish first and match Michael Schumacher 7 WCs.

I traditionally have not been a big fan of Lewis. But there is not question that he outraced everyone in the race and did outshine the future champions of F1 - Max and Charles.
 
puroagave said:
I'm sure someone will chime in that its a "faux watch" on a "7 time faux champion." :wacko:

my guess is Ham will wear a special ed. IWC Big Pilot in ceramic.
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I figure it's an IWC, looks ceramic but nothing like it on IWC website....
 
OK guys, the 2021 F1 season start is only a few days away. I think it might be a season of surprises.

Overall I'm routing for Checo to rock & roll and keep Marko up at night wondering about his boy Max....

Is Mercedes really in trouble? McLaren really fast and reliable? What about Alonso? (bummer he can't run Indy for next 2 years).

Can't wait for Saturday....
 
Maybe I am biased as a "Dutchy", but I think Max will be faster then Perez, I rate Ricciardo as a better driver then Perez and he could not beat Max over their last season together at Red Bull.

I do hope the title race will be more exciting this year, if it comes from Red Bull, Mclaren or Aston Martin, that does not really matter to me.
 
We can hope this year is more competitive. Pre-season testing not always a good indication of performance; however, there appears to be a general consensus that Red Bull has great pace. We’ll find out this weekend.
 
Well... to summarize today's race:
Horner: "Ha, you fell for it. You have lead Hamilton right into my gravel trap card."
Wolff: "Well, Christian, that's no big of a deal. When I sacrifice my Bottas and Russell cards, I can activate my driver reborn card to bring Hamilton back!"
Horner: "Well, but that won't help you much. Hamilton is still badly injured."
Wolff: "That's true, but if I fusion my Medium Tyre card, DRS card and my Absolute Pace card, I am able to summon my ultimate monster. Come forth, Blue Eyes White Dragon!
Blue Eyes White Dragon, White Lightning attack!"
*explosion
Wolff: "Hamilton is second."
Horner: "... Understandable."
 
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