Details of the hybrid car this weekend
https://www.btcc.net/2021/09/23/almo...e-btcc-hybrid/
Quote:
- The car will take part in both BTCC practice sessions, the qualifying session and the three races.
- It will use electric power to drive from its garage to the pit-lane exit, the first time in each session.
- Its qualifying time will be disregarded when setting the grid.
- It will start all races from the pit-lane.
- It will have hybrid power available – approximately a 10% power increase – for a maximum of 15 seconds per lap. The hybrid deploys when Andrew pushes the hybrid button once full traction has been established. It automatically disengages when braking, or when there is less than full traction or has abnormal steering inputs etc. (Note: that there are many more such parameters built into the system, but those are the basics).
- It will not get involved in ‘dicing’ with other cars mid-corner or under brakes – unless that driver signals Andrew through or moves over. Otherwise, he will only usually overtake cars under acceleration out of corners or on the straights.
- It will not provide an ‘aerodynamic tow’ to aid other cars in qualifying or races.
- Its race results will be invisible as far as points or official results are concerned.
- The car currently has no external indication as to when the hybrid is engaged – however that feature will be on all cars next year.
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So taking part in qualifying but not qualifying, and taking part in the race but not racing.
How utterly pointless