Combustion engine specifications:
1600cc, V6
15000 rpm max
Direct fuel injection up to 500bar
Single turbocharger
Controlled fuel flow
Energy recovery and storage systems specifications:
Kinetic, 120kW on the rear wheels
Exhaust energy recovery linked to the turbocharger
Sunday, 30 September 2012
lewis Hamilton is leaving McLaren ??
So we have heard the bad news that Lewis Hamilton is going to Mercedes. This is sad news but one I personally respect, He does need to grow up and develop as a driver. He needs to move on and get experience to be better.
What's funny is that people think he is doing this for money and because of the 2014 engine change.
This may be true, but the engine that Mercedes will develop, will almost defiantly will go in to the 2014 McLaren car. McLaren have be using the same engines sins 1995, so the cars will have identical engines.
The only advantage that Mercedes might over McLaren is at start, they will know from testing and pre tests what it is capable of from the start. Where as for McLaren, they will have to learn.
So it leaves money or to grow and learn as a driver and to be the best at his game. I just hope its to grow as a driver and not the money and celebrity status, as this will be a grate shame.
Only time will tell if he brings out his music and cloths line we will know he has changed.
Don't get me wrong, I like him as a F1 driver and wish him well for the 2013 season!
What's funny is that people think he is doing this for money and because of the 2014 engine change.
This may be true, but the engine that Mercedes will develop, will almost defiantly will go in to the 2014 McLaren car. McLaren have be using the same engines sins 1995, so the cars will have identical engines.
The only advantage that Mercedes might over McLaren is at start, they will know from testing and pre tests what it is capable of from the start. Where as for McLaren, they will have to learn.
So it leaves money or to grow and learn as a driver and to be the best at his game. I just hope its to grow as a driver and not the money and celebrity status, as this will be a grate shame.
Only time will tell if he brings out his music and cloths line we will know he has changed.
Don't get me wrong, I like him as a F1 driver and wish him well for the 2013 season!
Sunday, 23 September 2012
Singapore F1 out come !
Well that was another heart stopping, nail biting action! As normal we find the one we hope would win didn't. And the one looking like he is having a bad time, Mr Vettel, did.
Poor Hamilton was looking so good to win, P1 at start. Lap after lap he drove veary well only to have the gear box give out, and had to stop.
Only Button left for McLaren to take the battle to Redbull. He put up a strong fight to fly home 2nd and after two safety cars, he kept Alonso 3rd on the podium.
The only thing to come out of the race this year, is seeing how Paul Di Resta has come on this season. He came through the race defending 4th place. A worthy place this is for him. He is a driver to keep a eye on next year as he can only get stronger and better, and with the right team and car very much go on to be a world champ!
This year is geting better and better. Who nows who will win the season? It is blown wide open now as we head for Chinese GP and back to back races. It can only get better... Wow!
Poor Hamilton was looking so good to win, P1 at start. Lap after lap he drove veary well only to have the gear box give out, and had to stop.
Only Button left for McLaren to take the battle to Redbull. He put up a strong fight to fly home 2nd and after two safety cars, he kept Alonso 3rd on the podium.
The only thing to come out of the race this year, is seeing how Paul Di Resta has come on this season. He came through the race defending 4th place. A worthy place this is for him. He is a driver to keep a eye on next year as he can only get stronger and better, and with the right team and car very much go on to be a world champ!
This year is geting better and better. Who nows who will win the season? It is blown wide open now as we head for Chinese GP and back to back races. It can only get better... Wow!
Friday, 21 September 2012
the F1 2013 (dates and tracks to be confirmed)
1. Melbourne, Australia (March 17)
2. Sepang, Malaysia (March 24)
3. Shanghai, China (April 14)
4. Sakhir, Bahrain (April 21)
5. Barcelona, Spain (May 12)
6. Monaco, Monte Carlo (May 26)
7. Montreal, Canada (June 9)
8. The French Grand Prix(June 16)*
9. Silverstone, Great Britain (June 30)
10. Hockenheimring, Germany (July 21)
11. Budapest, Hungary (July 28)
12. Spa, Belgium (September 1)
13. Monza, Italy (September 8)
14. Marina Bay, Singapore (September 22)
15. Suzuka, Japan (October 6)
16. Yeongam, Korea (October 13)*
17. Buddh, India (October 27)
18. Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi (November 3)
19. Austin, United States (November 17)
20. Sao Paolo, Brazil (November 27)
Key = * F1 still in contract discussions
2. Sepang, Malaysia (March 24)
3. Shanghai, China (April 14)
4. Sakhir, Bahrain (April 21)
5. Barcelona, Spain (May 12)
6. Monaco, Monte Carlo (May 26)
7. Montreal, Canada (June 9)
8. The French Grand Prix(June 16)*
9. Silverstone, Great Britain (June 30)
10. Hockenheimring, Germany (July 21)
11. Budapest, Hungary (July 28)
12. Spa, Belgium (September 1)
13. Monza, Italy (September 8)
14. Marina Bay, Singapore (September 22)
15. Suzuka, Japan (October 6)
16. Yeongam, Korea (October 13)*
17. Buddh, India (October 27)
18. Yas Marina, Abu Dhabi (November 3)
19. Austin, United States (November 17)
20. Sao Paolo, Brazil (November 27)
Key = * F1 still in contract discussions
Saturday, 15 September 2012
the best to come
and with what I think is one of the best race tracks next weekend!
Singapore is a night race on a street circuit right hand track 5.073km (3.152 miles) 61 laps of non stop pressure and heart stopping racing. As they drive very close to the barriers on the road in humidity of 77c and having to do 71 gear changes per lap, they will be trying to keep the car under control on the bumps of the road for near to 2hrs of non stop driving reaching speeds up too 290mph.
This has always been a hard one to predict a winner as the cars and the drivers are under a lot of stress. The cars you think will win, don't always make it to the end.
This is one of the best circuit to get the adrenalin going! As you watch the cars pull away at the start and reach speeds of 290mph, to the the 1st conner then brack to 90mph in seconds.
All I can say is, get comfy and enjoy the ride !
Sid Watkins 1928-2012
Professor Sid Watkins, who served as the FIA's Formula One Safety and Medical Delegate for twenty six years.
The things you did and brought to the F1 world over the years, words will never be enough to thank you.
Your with the worlds best and greatest drivers in F1!
Rest in peace sir
The things you did and brought to the F1 world over the years, words will never be enough to thank you.
Your with the worlds best and greatest drivers in F1!
Rest in peace sir
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