2019 Ferrari engine saga

[hollus]

clear and simple, no argument possible… except that according to multiple sensor setups, that never happened.

[Tommy Cookers]

They broke the max fuel flow rules clear and simple, no argument to be made about it. Max instantaneous fuel flow of 100kg/hr at any engine speed above 10.5k rpm.

the max instantaneous rate of fuel flow into a cylinder will be much higher than 100 kg/hr
unless injection occurs for 720 deg per 720 deg of crank rotation

the rules that only specified 100 kg/hr flow rate at fuel tank exit were presumably so for that reason

[nico5]

Far from being victims this was a complete sweetheart deal. The advantage they derived was massive as they went from having the best engine on the grid to having the worst engine within the space of a few months once the extra fuel flow sensor was put in place. Note, the maximum allowed fuel flow was always 100% clear and never up to interpretation, they simply skirted the rules. In hindsight this deal stands out as one of a kind through its complete lack of accountability (no sanctions and complete secrecy) despite a very tangible and huge advantage being gained.

Like with most or every rule in F1, you have a rule and you have parameters set for measuring compliance with the rule. Ferrari was never found in breach of those parameters. End of.

[ENGINE TUNER]

They broke the max fuel flow rules clear and simple, no argument to be made about it. Max instantaneous fuel flow of 100kg/hr at any engine speed above 10.5k rpm.

the max instantaneous rate of fuel flow into a cylinder will be much higher than 100 kg/hr
unless injection occurs for 720 deg per 720 deg of crank rotation

the rules that only specified 100 kg/hr flow rate at fuel tank exit were presumably so for that reason

Fuel tank exit or thru the fuel sensor?