Dee wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 18:32
dans79 wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 18:04
Dee wrote: ↑22 Mar 2022, 18:01
Look, I don't care about Merc running safety mapping
What I care about is Merc not having the performance in the first place and then saying they need to improve reliability to get it
You either have it and show it and then downtune and run safety maps or you are not allowed to ever increase your performance with a reliability upgrade
Just too easy to manipulate when you say "I could perform at this level" when that level has never been shown
They don't have to necessarily show it on track ever. If memory serves they can go to the FIA based on what's happened on the dyno!
Do you think the FIA should sign off on an engine that has never been run in a car?
March 1st was the cutoff point
Honda, Ferrari and Renault managed to get theirs out on time
Why should it be different for Mercedes?
I want the engine to be competitive so we have a lot of different teams in the mix, I just don't agree with the premise of "It will be ready later" when performance upgrades have been banned.
This rule about reliability upgrade is really not well understood...
https://racingnews365.com/how-f1-manufa ... ir-engines
An engine supplier wishing to make changes can submit a written application to the FIA's Technical Department, outlining the reasons for the request. As well as a detailed explanation, the manufacturer must include evidence outlining the research into the issue and how they have proven the change will rectify it.
The submitted explanation and proposed solution will then be circulated by the FIA between all the engine manufacturers, in order to get a better understanding of whether the original manufacturer's request is justified and fair. If the FIA are satisfied by what the other manufacturers say about the solution, then permission may be granted to make the change.
Even in the electric part (ES, CE, MGU-K), which will be homologated Sept 1st you are only allowed 1 update in season.
No engine manufacturer will pretend to need safety upgrades that aren't real and give up how their engine is made or having difficulties.