Thread: F1 Is the Epitome of Mechanical Engineering..Or Not?
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Old 11 Oct 2019, 10:05 (Ref:3933248)   #12
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Originally Posted by ggreen29 View Post
It is the epitome of modern road racing, being the fastest cars out there.

FIA say the current engine formula is "the cutting edge of automotive technology development," though in the same sentence they say "while at the same time preserving the culture of innovation..." If innovation means aerodynamics within a strictly structured regime then they're right. Or perhaps they don't mean either one.

And no, electric is not the epitome of mechanical or automotive engineering, at least not in racing. Formula E has proven that with cars unable to go race distance and 'refueling' taking so long it's easier to replace the car than to refuel it.
Clearly you haven't watched Formula E since they stopped changing cars mid race, last December.

I neither agree nor disagree that electric is the future but it does get my goat a bit when motorsport enthusiasts don't bother to keep up with fundamental changes to rulesets, especially when (as with FE) they were outlined in the original development plan before season 1 took place.
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