Tag: fuel
Editorial
Fuel limit change? Heck no! Why would we do that?
In 2014, Formula 1 ushered in a new era of hybrid engines and with the introduction of the V6—it originally wanted a 4-cylinder—the series...
Editorial
Still say F1 could have kept the V8
Once again, I find myself asking, “wouldn’t it have been a real road-relevant and challenging technical regulation back in 2013 to tell teams they...
F1 News
Another call for removing the fuel limit
There’s a part of me that’s frustrated with the change in direction that Renault Sport F1 seem to have of late. They, like Mercedes,...
F1 News
FBC Downshift- Here’s how Shell helped Ferrari close the gap
I had a rare opportunity to attend the US Grand Prix as a guest of Shell V-power Nitro+ and I couldn't have asked for...
F1 News
Why fuel matters in 2014 Formula 1
The 2014 Formula 1 regulations mandate a fuel flow rate of 100kg per hour. The restricted flow rate also has a knock-on effect in...
F1 News
Ricciardo’s fuel sensor failure proves ‘issue’
Say what you will about Red Bull’s appeal over their disqualification in Australia but the fact is, the fuel flow sensors have issues. That’s...
F1 News
Why not drop fuel-flow rate rule completely?
Continuing the discussion about the fuel flow rate of 100kgs per hour, Red Bull boss Christian Horner has suggested that the easiest way to...
F1 News
Fuel sensor debate heats up in hot Malaysia
As we head into the potentially hot Malaysian Grand Prix this weekend, the big question is Red Bull’s approach to the issue of fuel...
F1 News
Red Bull have tough decision in Malaysia with fuel-flow
Red Bull filed an appeal of their disqualification from the Australian Grand Prix. Daniel Ricciardo had finished second in the race only to have...
F1 News
Gill Sensors defends its product in Red Bull disqualification
The Australian Grand Prix was indeed clouded with controversy as Red Bull Racing’s Daniel Ricciardo was disqualified over a fuel-flow rate the FIA determined...
F1 News
FIA said ‘Zero tolerance’ regarding fuel limit
I recalled a story that Jonathan Noble posted at AUTOSPORT a while back in which the FIA's Charlie Whiting said there would be zero...
F1 News
Red Bull’s Ricciardo excluded from Australian GP
Australian Grand Prix race stewards have decided to exclude Red Bull's Daniel Ricciardo from his home grand prix after receiving information from the FIA...
