Lets see what the race brings, it might be that Merc prioritised efficiency over performance like they have for a while. Better mileage could play out in race with these heavier car.
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While the technical regulations regarding the power units are going into their 4th stable year, Mercedes' engine Chief, Andy Cowell, has noted there are still gains to be made. Cowell underlined that the key to these continued improvements are Mercedes' proven testing facility.
Lets see what the race brings, it might be that Merc prioritised efficiency over performance like they have for a while. Better mileage could play out in race with these heavier car.
Fuel and engine oil has been homologated as well. But MGU-K, ES and CE can still be developed until September.
Hardly. There is still benefits to being both an engine and chassis manufacturer, as far as the factory team goes. No Merc engine failures yet, and we don't know how reliable the Ferrari PU will be. We'll see. By season's end the 'slow' engine might still be the one to have. RB would have benefited from it today, it seems. As with the prev 8 seasons. We don't know if Ferrari are having their cake and eating it to. If they turn out to be reliable through the year, then yes.
https://racingnews365.com/mercedes-cust ... ver-engineSome of Mercedes' engine customers have suggested that the new power unit from the German manufacturer isn't quite as powerful as they'd like.
They should indeed voice their concerns. I find it quite odd that Merc's engine 'seems' to be worst or second worst this year. Does it just really hate ethanol?wogx wrote: ↑21 Mar 2022, 23:30https://racingnews365.com/mercedes-cust ... ver-engineSome of Mercedes' engine customers have suggested that the new power unit from the German manufacturer isn't quite as powerful as they'd like.
I didn't find any direct quote from Merc customers in that articlewogx wrote: ↑21 Mar 2022, 23:30https://racingnews365.com/mercedes-cust ... ver-engineSome of Mercedes' engine customers have suggested that the new power unit from the German manufacturer isn't quite as powerful as they'd like.
2018 Bahrain also had Merc customers at the back of the pack except for Ocon
A hastily modified 2018 Racing Point that was terrible until it was replaced by a B spec car at mid-season and an abysmal Williams that was miles off the pace all year. Hardly the same circumstance
Cant that be the same scenario now?RonMexico wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 00:12A hastily modified 2018 Racing Point that was terrible until it was replaced by a B spec car at mid-season and an abysmal Williams that was miles off the pace all year. Hardly the same circumstance