2y ago

FIA Formula 2 next generation car breaks cover in Monza

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Sandly no hybrid or on-board starter.
- Hybrid is going to add a ton of cost. I’ve got to imagine that was a consideration too
  
  Will more device add cost? Yes
  Will it add 100%? No
  Will it add 10%? Probably not.
  Will it add <5%? Most likely.
  A F2 car is 500 000$
- Synthetic fuel though in 2025
  The new car, which features the latest FIA safety innovations, is powered by a 3.4 litre turbo-charged Mecachrome engine, and includes some new features to accommodate the Aramco synthetic sustainable fuel that will be introduced in 2025
  Why does no starter motor matter? It just adds weight
  
  I think Synthetic fuel, is not the right way to go. And not pushing vendors to produce something sustainable.
  Hybrid also offers "Boost", since a driver can be tactical about when to use it.
  A lot of DNF is do to engine staling, and you are not allowed to get help for marshals.
From the F1 channel, here it is in action (shakedown test).
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The rear wing looks unusual.
- Very similar to the new Super Formula rear wings. Which makes sense as they're both Dallara designed.
- Is that a vertical exhaust that exits onto the rear wing?
  
  Just a support and where the DRS control is.
- Looks like a high downforce version
wheelbase remains unchanged? the new one looks a bit longer to me

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