The FIA and Formula 1 teams have reached a provisional agreement to increase the allocation of four parts of the primary power unit for the 2023 season. This decision comes just before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, when Formula 1 will present its new Formant Sprint. Due to increased mileage, from 2023 all drivers can use four power units, including internal combustion engines, turbochargers, MGU-H and MGU-K. For those who don’t know, each Formula 1 driver is given a certain number of engine parts to use before being penalized. There is no penalty for making a change within the allotted limit. However, if you go over it, either for strategic reasons or because you have damaged your components, you will get a grid penalty for the F1 race. Of course, the exact nature and severity of the punishment will vary depending on the additional component that was taken.
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What type of engine do F1 cars have?
Since 2014, Formula 1 cars have been required to use 1.6 liter V6 turbocharged hybrid electric engines. They have many different types of energy recovery systems and strict regulations on fuel flow. A Formula 1 “Power Unit” consists of an internal combustion engine (ICE), turbocharger, MGU-K, MGU-H, control electronics and energy store. Compared to the previous power unit, this one was noticeably quieter. The teams made power unit (PU) adjustments within the Formula 1 regulations to improve the performance of their vehicles.
As part of the engine freeze for the 2022 Formula 1 season, teams had until March 1 to make any adjustments or improvements to the parameters of the ICE, turbo, MGU-H, engine oil, system exhaust and fuel. The deadline for energy storage, control electronics and MGU-K was extended to 1 September 2022. Although the engines will be used until 2025, the FIA allows modifications to be made and improvements according to the new rules.
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The FIA will look into possible F1 cost cap exemptions
Looking ahead, the cost cap is perhaps the biggest change. There have been requests for special treatment for underperforming teams so they can play on the day. As a result, the FIA has now agreed to study possible cost cap exemptions to restore aging F1 factory infrastructure. This, however, is only done in terms of improving sustainability, with an emphasis on environmental issues.
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