10-13-2017, 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by alcheng
I wish the new engine will be a bit more simple and less costly, thus more manufactures can get involved, more competitive, thus the result is more exciting races.
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I'm not sure the complexity of the engine is the reason for non competitiveness. It's simply the fact the cars are way too fast. The efficiency and packaging of these smaller 1.6 engines outway the cost problems. Every manufacturer on or off the track are trading in big n/a engines for small turbo engines. If we want more competition they would need to put more restrictions on speed and grip levels. These cars are pulling more g's than ever before in racing history with faster overall speeds. This makes it incredibly difficult for the drivers. Most of the problems comes from the advancements in aerodynamics and tire design though. Why are the ultra soft tires lasting half a race! The medium compound is arguably the hardest tire needed for any track on the calendar. So most of the problems are not engine related.
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