Rotaries Permissable for F1 in the Future?
02-21-2006, 11:15 AM
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I've just read an article on ArsTechnica (because I'm a nerd) concerning proposed rule changes to Formula 1, closely resembling the Group-C class of Le Mans. It would allow any engine to power a vehicle as long as it conformed to specific fuel-consumption limits.
Here's the link to the article: F1: Will the F stand for Fuel Economy?
So, does this mean that a rotary-powered car could find its way into the competition? Or is the competition so rough that no company would opt to change from a piston engine to a rotary?
Just thinking out loud...discuss
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Here's the link to the article: F1: Will the F stand for Fuel Economy?
So, does this mean that a rotary-powered car could find its way into the competition? Or is the competition so rough that no company would opt to change from a piston engine to a rotary?
Just thinking out loud...discuss
02-21-2006, 11:30 AM
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You may see it, it'd be great since I've been hoping for it since I started watching 2 or 3 years ago. For many reasons, I find it extremely doubtful. One of the most important, I think, is the fact that the rotary is now associated with Mazda, and it's a manufacturer vs. manufacturer race. Using another company's "exclusive" engine to beat another guy takes down a lot on the pride factor.
02-21-2006, 11:38 AM
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Honestly, I don't want to be a pessimist, but it will *never* happen. Mazda just doesnt have the budget for it, let alone Ford. Heck, even Renault can't afford to do it much longer, they are rumoured to be packing things up next year.
However, I wouldnt be surprized to see Mazda do more int'l endurance racing in the future...
However, I wouldnt be surprized to see Mazda do more int'l endurance racing in the future...
02-21-2006, 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by cymfc3s' post='803225' date='Feb 21 2006, 12:38 PM
Honestly, I don't want to be a pessimist, but it will *never* happen. Mazda just doesnt have the budget for it, let alone Ford. Heck, even Renault can't afford to do it much longer, they are rumoured to be packing things up next year.
However, I wouldnt be surprized to see Mazda do more int'l endurance racing in the future...
With such a successful season last year, do you really think Renault will be packing up so quickly?
I know that Mazda/Ford doesn't have the money to compete, but I just wanted to bring up the possibility
02-21-2006, 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Dysfnctnl85' post='803228' date='Feb 21 2006, 09:49 AM
With such a successful season last year, do you really think Renault will be packing up so quickly?
I know that Mazda/Ford doesn't have the money to compete, but I just wanted to bring up the possibility
Renault, just like Citroen and Peugeot in WRC, have to ultimately do the math and decide realistically just how many more cars they sell because they are successful in racing.
My guess is that a big reason for Fernando Alono signing with mc-mercedes this year is that he may not have had a seat with Renault in 07. Who knows though...
02-21-2006, 09:20 PM
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Originally Posted by FikseRxSeven' post='803301' date='Feb 21 2006, 06:21 PM
i would agree with the fuel economy thing from personal expereince...
but... how did the 787b manage to win lemans with bad fuel economy?
its an endurance race, the rotary can run 24hours flat out and show no wear