JohnsonsEvilTwin wrote:Donskar
Seriously have to ask the question why are the engines this year, which are intrinsically the same as last years, so unreliable?
This year the car carry 150kg on the start instead of 65kg. Yes you can say for the whole race it's almoust the same amount of fuel like last year, but it isn't the same due to the 3 phases of the race. And also hte load of engine during the race is differetn.
Last year they carry cca 1/3 65L - 2/3 45L - 3/3 30L
This year they carry cca 1/3 150L - 2/3 80L - 3/3 30L
I don't think it's the same load for the engine, so it need to work harder.
And if the engine was designed for meeting the requriments from last year and was bring to limit, then the ralibility problems are possible.
Last yers - It's like you ran Marathon and during the run you can refresh by fresh water on stops...
This year - It't like you ran marathon and you must carry all your refreshments with you from beginign to the end...