Honda Power Unit Hardware & Software

[Andi76]

Is the MGUK there (in front) mainly for weight distribution reasons or must it be in the surviving cell?

I actually think that with narrower cars, greater attention is being paid to keeping the CoG low at all costs. This wasn't a top priority for the tanks of recent years, but now it's becoming much more important again. What I'm missing is the oil reservoir and the compressor...could Honda have placed the oil reservoir at the rear like Ferrari did in 2014? In general, it looks like a split turbo design with no compressor and no oil reservoir.

[michl420]

Is the MGUK there (in front) mainly for weight distribution reasons or must it be in the surviving cell?

I actually think that with narrower cars, greater attention is being paid to keeping the CoG low at all costs. This wasn't a top priority for the tanks of recent years, but now it's becoming much more important again. What I'm missing is the oil reservoir and the compressor...could Honda have placed the oil reservoir at the rear like Ferrari did in 2014? In general, it looks like a split turbo design with no compressor and no oil reservoir.

If they want a low CoG, they should locate the MGUK beside the crankshaft and use the lower part of the fuel tank for fuel.

[FW17]

Is the MGUK there (in front) mainly for weight distribution reasons or must it be in the surviving cell?

I actually think that with narrower cars, greater attention is being paid to keeping the CoG low at all costs. This wasn't a top priority for the tanks of recent years, but now it's becoming much more important again. What I'm missing is the oil reservoir and the compressor...could Honda have placed the oil reservoir at the rear like Ferrari did in 2014? In general, it looks like a split turbo design with no compressor and no oil reservoir.

If they want a low CoG, they should locate the MGUK beside the crankshaft and use the lower part of the fuel tank for fuel.

Rules state in front of engine and same shaft as the crank

[AR3-GP]

what's the two things sticking out....? I thought it was twin throttle body set-up but like since like eons f1 cars where always individual throlle trumpets wasn't it?

The two "horns" on the upper side are also striking. "The horn-like bulges are necessary because a standardised boost pressure sensor is required so that the FIA can monitor the maximum boost pressure," explains Kakuda. "For demonstration purposes, we mounted it where it is clearly visible."