KERS vs Non KERS, Australia GP?

[Zico]

Im wondering what likely scenarios you guys are expecting to see this weekend with regards to the KERS equipped machines appearing to be at a disadvantage with regards to outright laptimes, while those without it could in theory be outdragged when the lights go green.

Chaos at the 1st corner?

Do you think the extra 80bhp or so momentary acceleration boost is an overall advantage or disadvantage vs the weight penalty (braking/cornering) of KERS in racing conditions?

The great unknown.. I know, but what do you hope for and what do you expect will happen?

[pettersolberg29]

I was assuming that KERS would give a major boost in qualifying as a perfect lap will be much faster. However in race situations, except for the time they are using KERS, the other cars will travel much faster eg through corners.

So I'd say a KERS equipped car will land the first few places on the grid, but slip back and spread out in race situations.

[ioan]

First of all there is no weight penalty as all the cars have to meet the minimum weight, no matter if they use or not KERS.

The start will certainly be an interesting battle between KERS and non-Kers equipped cars!

PS: Speed through corners is very variable between teams and also drivers KERS or not KERS this depends more on the set-up of the car.

[Zico]

Thanks for clearing that up Ioan, I was under the wrong impression.. its more of an ideal weight distribution problem.

Apologies for not being up to date on what teams will be using Kers and who aren't can anyone confirm the teams all using?

[pettersolberg29]

Ferrari are the only team to confirm using it I think.

BMW, McLaren, Renault and Toyota might.

The others wont.

Think that's correct?

[big_sw2000]

Not sure if true, but i read somewhere that the kers will not be charged at the start. It will take a few racing laps to charge it. Warm up lap wont be enough.
But will you see kers cars, doing some pactise laps on the way to the grid.

[Zico]

Ferrari are the only team to confirm using it I think.

BMW, McLaren, Renault and Toyota might.

The others wont.

Think that's correct?

Thanks Petter.. and I can see what you mean now about the Kers equipped cars possibly falling away over race distance due to the less than ideal weight distribution potentially causing tyre temp probs?

Not sure if true, but i read somewhere that the kers will not be charged at the start. It will take a few racing laps to charge it. Warm up lap wont be enough.
But will you see kers cars, doing some pactise laps on the way to the grid.

Good info.. thanks

[christophulus]

Ferrari, Renault and McLaren have said they'll use it. BMW's appears to be ready but no word yet.http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/73818

[Sonic]

Does anyone think that Brawn's pace has prompted any of the teams to race KERS sooner rather than later?

It has been suggested that Brawn will not run KERS all year so Ferrari, McLaren, renault and BMW getting some extra mileage in the flyaway races may count for a lot come mid season when testing will be just a far off memory even if it doesn't pay off in the short term

[ioan]

.. its more of an ideal weight distribution problem.

You're right. The COG will be a few milimeters higher for cars equipped with KERS.

Apologies for not being up to date on what teams will be using Kers and who aren't can anyone confirm the teams all using?

Not sure.
Ferrari say they will race with KERS on both cars.
Brawn will certainly not.
The others have mixed feelings, however I think that BMW and McL will use it.