Formula One - Next Engine Details ("unlimited boost" - however, fuel spray is capped - so 3.5 BAR/44PSI)

**inlineS54B32** · 01-22-2014, 10:35 AM

Interesting ways to keep boost theorized here, and am curious to see how this holds up (meaning how the engine holds up, and if it keeps fans happy).

http://jalopnik.com/how-formula-ones...rks-1506450399

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**Sticky** · 01-23-2014, 03:06 AM

Why are they capping the fuel? I mean I guess the power would get out of control if they did it and now there is a premium on fuel management.

**Sticky** · 01-23-2014, 03:07 AM

One major point, direct injection is used in these motors. That means we are going to see direct injected motors actually racing at a top level of Motorsport.

I think that's huge.

**Sticky** · 01-23-2014, 03:09 AM

Edited the OP to include the important graph.

Additionally, moved this to General as it is more of a Motorsport discussion.

**BlackJetE90OC** · 01-23-2014, 03:21 AM

The advancement of the KERS for 2014 will play big part in the season. Energy recovery has been taken to a whole new level. Now extra power will be available up to 33 seconds a lap. If you lose KERS during the race, you are screwed. Red Bull always seemed to have problems with the system, but it was always on Webber's car.

Interesting article:
http://www.formula1blog.com/formula-...-work-in-2014/

**Sticky** · 01-23-2014, 03:33 AM

Originally Posted by BlackJetE90OC

The advancement of the KERS for 2014 will play big part in the season. Energy recovery has been taken to a whole new level. Now extra power will be available up to 33 seconds a lap. If you lose KERS during the race, you are screwed. Red Bull always seemed to have problems with the system, but it was always on Webber's car.

Interesting article:
http://www.formula1blog.com/formula-...-work-in-2014/

That's a good article.

Please tell me I don't have to start following what technical regulations the FIA publishes.

**inlineS54B32** · 01-24-2014, 10:56 AM

Originally Posted by Sticky

Why are they capping the fuel? I mean I guess the power would get out of control if they did it and now there is a premium on fuel management.

Sorry, been offline a few days. I think the reason is twofold, one to keep the mileage in check (they have to run with a certain amount of fuel), and the other is a physical fuel flow limit - but that last part, I do not understand. I will dig a bit.

**lulz_m3** · 01-24-2014, 11:05 AM

The fact that they feel confident in Direct Injection being the sole fuel source up to 15k is huge. Agree with @Sticky, this is a big step forward for direct injection.