News Details
Mercedes report 'significant' increase in engine noise
Formula 1 will be 'significantly' louder in 2016, according to Mercedes technical boss Paddy Lowe, who noted that during lab tests of the new exhaust layout that there is a big difference.
The sport has attempted to address the 'noise issue' after the introduction of new hybrid V6 power units led to a much quieter engine note, something fans have been very vocal about over the past two seasons.
A regulation change will introduce a second (or optional third) exhaust outlet purely for exhaust gases. Previously these gases were passing through the turbo wastegate, which greatly reduces the volume.
Lowe is confident fans will be treated to a much louder F1 in the future....
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes report 'significant' increase in engine noise...
Formula 1 will be "significantly" louder in 2016, according to...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Wastegate exhaust to crank up the F1 sound
Formula 1 appears to have succeeded in turning up the volume for 2016,...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Mercedes sure of louder cars in 2016
Mercedes AMG Petronas Mercedes technical guru Paddy Lowe says Formula 1...
9y ago from F1Zone.net
2016 F1 engines to be "significantly" louder...
Mercedes tech chief Paddy Lowe expects Formula 1 engines to be...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Miguel Oliveira: I did my best to stay in MotoGP but...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Lorenzo shares his ‘theory' on the cause...
Five-time MotoGP champion Jorge Lorenzo believes that multiple factors...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Aprilia believes it “overreached our target”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta brands 2025 MotoGP season a “wasted...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Aggressive testing schedule planned ahead of Mick...
Following confirmation Mick Schumacher will make a switch to IndyCar next...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher joins RLL in IndyCar switch
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Mick Schumacher will...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher hails IndyCar racing as "the way...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher makes IndyCar switch with RLL in 2026
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Elfyn Evans set for 'all or nothing' attack in WRC...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier leads the virtual title chase as...
Friday in Saudi Arabia was the toughest day of the season. The overnight...
11h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Saudi Arabia: Martins Sesks leads after dramatic,...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Saudi Arabia: Elfyn Evans suffers puncture as...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
‘His impact is huge’: Arteta hails Rice’s...
t;li>Head coach backs midfielder to improve furtherArsenal visit...
6h ago from TheGuardian.com
Enzo Maresca full press conference as he answers...
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has spoken at a press conference ahead of...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Mikel Arteta Chelsea-Arsenal press conference in full,...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave his pre-match press conference ahead of...
13h ago from CaughtOffside.com
PL giants face competition from Manchester United and...
Manchester United and Arsenal have reportedly joined the race to sign...
14h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Hamilton shuts down in Qatar as Ralf questions future
Nov.29 Lewis Hamilton has retreated into full... Read More »
43m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
McLaren so good title should be long over – Verstappen
Nov.29 Max Verstappen's championship bid slipped... Read More »
43m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
FIA rejects call for instant change after meeting
Nov.29 Formula 1's long-running standoff over... Read More »
43m ago from OneStopStrategy.com
