I love the V8s but I think the smaller displacement turbo engines have more relevance for most manufacturers and the cars will make just as much power with a lighter engine. It'll also be really interesting to see how the current crop of drivers adjusts to turbo lag.

 

The unpredictable power delivery of a 4 bang turbo should make things interesting.

Displacement is overrated.

 

so much nonsense in this thread, turbos are a step forward.

 

Fvcking for you sir!

edit: You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to IIVVX again.

 

They are going to have to run a VERY tight ship when the 4 engine total rule goes into effect. yikes

 

at least alex knows whats up.

 

Maybe I was a bit too harsh on my comment there, as I realized these smaller engines are a lot more realistic to end up in sports cars or hot hatches. The earlier engines were much larger and more extreme so who knows what this will do for the sports cars Imagine a Cayman with one of those engines lol! The new CGT.

 

I still think they're ruining F1. F1 is not about "whats relevant to sports cars" and what not. F1 is supposed to be the no1 motorsport. F' green thinking! Go apeshit with twin turbo V12's instead. If they think they need to be more green and fuel efficient, transport all the shit by boat instead of plane to the first GP in Australia and you've saved more fuel then the cars will use in the entire season. Np Bernie, I know what's up.

 

hmm, so then what do the manufacturers gain by participating?

money is the only motivation, if F1 helps sell cars/drinks etc then it is a worthwhile endeavor. this is still a manufacturer based sport, the formula must change to represent their interests. its logical really.

 

Its getting even more boring