Rule Changes for 2017

[The Black Knight]

Well, at least the F1 Commission has voted against pursuing the Budget Engine idea for 2017. This is a relief given what an absurd idea it was to begin with:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121957

[zako85]

The thing about hybrid tech is, that due to how the batteries are made, they have a desastrous ecological foot print.

The ecological impact of the battery production can be localized to a specific geographic location where barely anyone lives. Moreover, the negative ecological impact from battery production is outweighed by the benefits, such as lower carbon footprint and lower emissions over the life of the vehicle. Air pollution has a great impact on health of many people in the large metropolises. Simply getting more people to drive a hybrid car in places like Los Angeles or Houston in USA could have a huge impact on health of population there.

[Nitrodaze]

Well, at least the F1 Commission has voted against pursuing the Budget Engine idea for 2017. This is a relief given what an absurd idea it was to begin with:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/121957

I suppose we have to wait and see what proposals the manufacturing teams put to the next steering commitee review to be able to say this is resolved and finalized. Interestingly, AER says they already have a 2.2 litre engine that meets the initial spec put out to tender. And the beat goes on "tra la la la"

[AndyL]

I find it more than a bit odd that nobody seems to promote the fact that the series is actually moving towards a more eco-friendly future with it's hybrid PUs .
It's almost never mentioned , except in conversations that stem from it being too expensive .

They've done some pretty incredible things with energy recovery and nobody seems to want to crow about it at all .
Seems crazy to me .

Looks like Andy Cowell of Mercedes has been listening to you: http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/1...s-engine-boss/

[Rollo]

Air pollution has a great impact on health of many people in the large metropolises. Simply getting more people to drive a hybrid car in places like Los Angeles or Houston in USA could have a huge impact on health of population there.

America chose Air Pollution and then voted for it.

If places like Los Angeles had spent similar sorts of money on public transport as it had on freeways, the cars wouldn't be on the road in the first place. One nine car train might pull off two thousand cars off the road.

[dj_bytedisaster]

America chose Air Pollution and then voted for it.

If places like Los Angeles had spent similar sorts of money on public transport as it had on freeways, the cars wouldn't be on the road in the first place. One nine car train might pull off two thousand cars off the road.

Public transport doesn't work in 'murrica. You can't kill Niggers riding a train.