News Details
2016 engines 'up to 25% louder'
F1 cars will be up to 25 per cent louder in 2016 following changes to the exhaust rules, according to Williams technical chief Pat Symonds. The sport has acted on complaints from fans that the current engines are too quiet by mandating that the wastegate on cars, which previously fed into one main exhaust, now exit via a separate tailpipe. Although Symonds admits the wastegate "doesn't open very much" on modern-day engines, with the turbo units designed to be as efficient as possible, the layout of the exhaust system used in 2014 and 2015 still had a negative impact on the quality of the sound produced - creating a so-called 'dead zone' in the pipe. "Getting rid of that means...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from SkySports.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
2016 F1 engines to be up to 25% louder
XPB Images
The 2016 power units should sound up to 25% louder...
9y ago from F1i.com
Technical preview: What changes in 2016?
Given the planned overhaul looming ahead of 2017, the 2016 F1 technical...
9y ago from F1i.com
Force India rules out 2016 Aston Martin deal
– Force India Chief Operating Officer Otmar Szafnauer has ruled out...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Technical Details of the Ferrari SF16-T 2016 Released
Italian magazine, Autosprint has released details of the 2016 Ferrari F1...
9y ago from F1Hub.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia preparing test for Jorge Martin ahead return...
Aprilia is prepared to organise a special test for MotoGP World Champion...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why Assen Moto2 winner Diego Moreira is in pole...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin continues dispute with Aprilia over 2026...
Reigning MotoGP World Champion Jorge Martin has continued his 2026...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Gresini reveals extent of Alex Marquez's injuries...
Gresini Racing team manager Michele Masini revealed the extent of Alex...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
RLL having to ‘unwind’ and ‘backtrack’...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing is making a concerted effort to move...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar will not return to Thermal Club in 2026...
According to comments made by Thermal Club founder and owner Tim Rogers,...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Where does Santino Ferrucci see his first IndyCar win...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier to make WRC return at Rally Finland
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC 2027 regulations draw interest from tuners and...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Ott Tanak feared final stage drama could cost his...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Acropolis Rally: Ott Tanak ends Hyundai’s...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Barcelona refuse to rule out transfer after...
Barcelona have reportedly failed to rule out an exit for their young...
25m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Chloe day, Martin day + more striker stuff which makes...
Well, turns out yesterday was not Martin Zubimendi day. It was Chloe Kelly...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
Fabrizio Romano: Arsenal have completed deal for...
After completing the signing of Kepa earlier this week, Arsenal have now...
11h ago from FreshArsenal.com
Arsenal will look to improve squad if they can offload...
Arsenal will only dip into the transfer market for a left-sided attacker...
10h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Red Mist: Is second best Ferrari closer to the pace than it...
Keeping an eye on Ferrari’s actual performance... Read More »
55m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Max Verstappen 'says YES' to Mercedes F1 deal as Red Bull...
Four-time champion Max Verstappen has allegedly... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 News Today: Verstappen exit clause 'active' as Red Bull...
Max Verstappen’s supposed 'exit clause' at Red... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com