F1 2014 Challenges

F1 2014 is facing a lot of challenges this year as they approach the biggest technical revolution since 1980’s when V6 turbo engines were enhanced. They have introduced the new environment friendly energy recovery systems. This modification can offer a new look, feel as well as sound. This is considered as the biggest change ever happened in Formula 1. Today, everyone is trying to look for fuel-efficient cars to help save the environment and is the right time for F1 to become part of this campaign to give solution to the growing problem of climate change rather than being part of the problem.

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Fans are wondering if Sebastian Vettel from Red Bull despite of the reset in the regulation can dominate the race. This new regulation can give potential to other drivers to take the lead. This massive change might also give many teams a hard time and many wants to know if Red Bull can still managed to keep the momentum going. No one knows what will happen according to Sky F1 analyst. Each team is starting to analyze and understand what they need to do, so it is very unpredictable. This is the reason why a lot of fans are very excited to see the battle at the race track.

He also thinks that Lewis Hamilton has better chances of winning the title this time. He is with Mercedes right now and he had better plans than 2013. Of course, it depends on Lewis hand if he can beat his rivals for the top spot. The two driver line up for this year remains unchanged and there are new exciting match ups. The most unexpected but interesting matchup is between Alonso and Raikkonen, and many are looking forward to see them work together for Ferrari.

Today after Jerez testing, F1 is now going for Bahrain and many teams are experiencing problems regarding their cars. Finishing few laps a day is not a good sign especially for Red Bull and Lotus. Many are experiencing engine and battery problems and they think of the weather as the number one reason for these issues. However, each team remains positive that they can solve whatever issues come their way. The drivers are showing positivity and determination to win.

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They also think that lack of time is their number one enemy to reach their goals. Car testing in Bahrain is such a challenge for many teams especially for Red Bull and Lotus. This is the final stop for F1 testing right before the season started next month as the first race will take place in Australia. All 11 teams are all scheduled to take action during the eight days testing session. Many are still struggling with the latest rules. The newest design of 2014 cars has modified the crash-test safety regulations. Each team has implemented this new regulation in different way. For example, Ferrari designed the flat snout approach while Lotus designed split-prong design. Despite of the changes, each team is still confident that they will win the race.
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F1 2014 Testing at Jerez: McLaren’s secret uncovered

The principal technical discussion topic of the second day of F1 2014 testing in Spain is McLaren’s inventive rear suspension design. McLaren has fastened a huge aerodynamically sketched blocker to each of the hindmost suspension links.

This model is intended to endow the car with both more downward force at lower speeds and lessen grind at greater speeds.

These blockers must not be independent, according to F1 2014 regulations. They must be part and parcel of the suspension itself. However, there exists a very thin line between something that is all single portion, and a free mantle, which would go against Formula 1 rules. There is strong belief that McLaren ensured that the model observes the regulations. The design seems to befit all obligations in terms of position and arrangement.

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How the suspension design functions

The aerodynamically outlined portions function as structures to block the airflow coming out of the Coke bottle region as it comes to the rear of the diffuser. Thus, a region of low pressure behind these blockers is created. This will in turn enhance the velocity of the airflow roving at the base of the car, producing more downward force emanating from under the floor.

Previously, the rear beam wing performed the same work. F1 2014 regulations have however illegalized that, prompting teams to search for fresh ways to cater for the same.

The most intriguing thing about McLaren’s design for F1 2014 is that when the car is at higher ride height, the aerodynamic parts will almost entirely close the opening at the upper part of the diffuser. This helps in working at low speeds.

An opening will form between the diffuser and the bottom of the lower blocker when the car is at higher speed. This results from suspension deflection and effectively lowers drag.

The Suspension Invention Already Reaping Rewards

The suspension design could be reason enough why Jenson Button’s McLaren was capped fastest in F1 2014 second day of pre - season testing at Jerez in Spain. Button outdid everyone in the official wet - weather running in daybreak, in spite of the MP4 - 29 not having been seen at all on the first day of the event.

Button had swapped fastest laps with former team mate, Sergio Perez who was behind the wheels of Force India. The McLaren was on top when Perez halted at Turn 1 and flashed out the second day’s 2^nd red flag. The first one had been brought out by Estaban Gutierrez of Sauber.

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McLaren’s F1 2014 Design is a Twofold Whammy

The aerodynamic design thus delivers a twofold advantage in that it endows you with;

·         More downward force when braking and in slower corners and

·         Reduced drag at greater speeds

This suspension design is essentially McLaren’s hush-hush big stick because if it works perfectly as already thought, it is not a design that will be copied overnight as it is reliant on various design constraints at the rear of the F1 car.
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Formula 1 News: Red Bull finishes day 2 testing early

Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel had no option rather than to pull out of the first pre season testing in Jerez after going eight laps. This was due to a Renault energy store problem that could not allow them to continue with the test. The year 2014 has not been that smooth for the reigning World Champions who in the opening day could just manage three laps due to an overnight mistake when preparing their brand new Renault-powered RB10 for its debut that made them quit early in Southern Spain.

Vettel who has been featuring in almost all formula 1 news due to his success has already returned back home in Germany after completing only a total of 11 laps in his two days in the car but his new team mate Daniel Ricciardo is still running for the last two days in Jerez. Vettel’s pulling out of the test means that he will not be in the car again until the second test which is scheduled on February 19 in Bahrrain.

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Meanwhile Formula 1’s thorough technical overhaul which is moving towards turbocharged hybrid engines is with no doubt causing more headaches in the pit lane as they have only managed a total of 93 laps completed by all teams on day 1.

More running was witnessed on Wednesday since Red Bull are clearly down on track time compared with their rival competitors while Renault who are the engine suppliers that provides power units for all the competing four teams, is also behind Mercedes and Ferrari .

“We have not had a lot of running and we have a few problems to sort out but with such big rules change, it is usual to have some teething problems,” said Vettel.

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Lack of Test Running Blamed for Bleak Performance

Speaking on Tuesday, Red Bull chief Technical officer Adrian Newey said that all the effort they put to win the 2013 title left them with a very big gap to fill and that might be the reason why we witness this dismal performance now.

“Road cars, hybrid road cars, aero planes by the time we see them in public they‘ve had a huge amount of running and private testing. Obviously in Formula 1 we don’t have that luxury and we have to come out and get these complicated machines to work in the public arena” said Adrian Newey. He added that they had a very tight schedule with limited running as they are also in the championship fight and with hindsight. He further said that perhaps in the second half they could have afforded to stop developing the car but he regrets having not known that in time.

In the meantime, Ferrari Technical Director James Alison is not happy with the significance of the vast array of radical new noses on the 2014 formula 1 cars but he has congratulated the innovative design of the rear of McLaren. He said that the cars are not that similar and that the nose rule allows quite a lot of geometrical freedom.