Honda Power Unit Hardware & Software

[Big Tea]

Also another article which I'm pretty sure most of you would like to read:

https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/mot ... _split_35/

It mostly talks about Gasly's comments in Silverstone, which seems to have annoyed a few people - at least that's my impression from the article. It explains the fact that although it is a given that Honda is 'underpowered', Toro Rosso seems to have been running more downforce than their competitors, thus affecting speed in long straights. Anyway, nothing much new here that we didn't already know

The interesting part/s, which we all have been looking forward to (at least I do), comes at the end:

Of course, it is true that the power of Honda is inferior to the power unit of Mercedes AMG and Ferrari's. Not only is it inferior in the normal mode but also the fact that the preliminary mode in which the ignition timing is advanced and the knocking is frequent but the power is twisted has not been put into practical use is also a factor which is widening the difference in the preliminary round.

and the following:

From a realistic viewpoint, no matter how much power scarcity we are crying here, we cannot hope Honda's power up until spec 3 will be introduced at the end of the summer vacation. The solution to be made is to solve the problem in front of it.

Honda focuses on the development of spec 3 and practical application of preliminary mode, Toro Rosso has to proceed with understanding and practical application of aerodynamic package.

My understanding is that by 'preliminary mode' they are referring to the quali mode, which seems to be coming in spec 3?

It would be great if we can actually get some help to properly translate this from Japanese. I'm afraid I cannot help with this one, since my Japanese knowledge is only limited to a couple of romanji words. Arigatou gozaimasu

I would take the meaning of 'preliminary' to mean early or initial mode. I would read it as referring to the unmodified mode, to which any 'extra modes' are in improvement.

I looked it up just to be sure and the dictionary definition of it is~ preparatory, introductory, initial, opening.
It could be a translation, or just me being nit-picky but read it this way and it sounds like there is more coming

[Wouter]

Confirmed that in this context, 'propulsore' refers to the Power Unit.

Thanks @Revs84. Does Power Unit means only ICE or all components in this context?
Often means a new PU all components.

The article does not put any reference to which components were a 'test' spec, but we know that at least 2 or possibly more must have been introduced, based on this part:

The upgrade, which was done in Austria, required a change of all PU components due to the hardware changes involved

We've seen in several cases that when a component such as a new turbo is developed, this usually also involves other upgraded components such as mgu-h for example, so this seems to be a similar case. Just doesn't specify 'which' are the components in questions.

Also from the following article, we do know that indeed, Honda added a complete PU to Hartley's pool saying it was a Tactical move:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.motors ... 54162/amp/

Thanks, @Revs84

[Revs84]

Also another article which I'm pretty sure most of you would like to read:

https://sportiva.shueisha.co.jp/clm/mot ... _split_35/

It mostly talks about Gasly's comments in Silverstone, which seems to have annoyed a few people - at least that's my impression from the article. It explains the fact that although it is a given that Honda is 'underpowered', Toro Rosso seems to have been running more downforce than their competitors, thus affecting speed in long straights. Anyway, nothing much new here that we didn't already know

The interesting part/s, which we all have been looking forward to (at least I do), comes at the end:

Of course, it is true that the power of Honda is inferior to the power unit of Mercedes AMG and Ferrari's. Not only is it inferior in the normal mode but also the fact that the preliminary mode in which the ignition timing is advanced and the knocking is frequent but the power is twisted has not been put into practical use is also a factor which is widening the difference in the preliminary round.

and the following:

From a realistic viewpoint, no matter how much power scarcity we are crying here, we cannot hope Honda's power up until spec 3 will be introduced at the end of the summer vacation. The solution to be made is to solve the problem in front of it.

Honda focuses on the development of spec 3 and practical application of preliminary mode, Toro Rosso has to proceed with understanding and practical application of aerodynamic package.

My understanding is that by 'preliminary mode' they are referring to the quali mode, which seems to be coming in spec 3?

It would be great if we can actually get some help to properly translate this from Japanese. I'm afraid I cannot help with this one, since my Japanese knowledge is only limited to a couple of romanji words. Arigatou gozaimasu

I would take the meaning of 'preliminary' to mean early or initial mode. I would read it as referring to the unmodified mode, to which any 'extra modes' are in improvement.

I looked it up just to be sure and the dictionary definition of it is~ preparatory, introductory, initial, opening.
It could be a translation, or just me being nit-picky but read it this way and it sounds like there is more coming

To be honest, it's mostly an assumption on my side. Would really like to see a properly translated version of the article, which may give more insight on this.

However, the article mentions ignition advancement here, which from my limited technical knowledge, is usually done to achieve more power at higher RPMs? Although can be risky. Hence why I thought that this could be related to a quali mode. This coupled up with the fact that Gasly hinted that a quali mode might be coming soon.

[Big Tea]

You are probably right. What went through my mind was they he knew there was more power available right now but was getting ratty as he had to drive with it in a safer or understood mode.

[aral]

This thread has gone badly off topic and with discussion of the V10 , weight of cars etc etc. The thread is about the Honda PU as used currently, so please stick to the topic. Off topic posts have been removed. Thanks.

[Talisman]

I would take the meaning of 'preliminary' to mean early or initial mode. I would read it as referring to the unmodified mode, to which any 'extra modes' are in improvement.

I looked it up just to be sure and the dictionary definition of it is~ preparatory, introductory, initial, opening.
It could be a translation, or just me being nit-picky but read it this way and it sounds like there is more coming

However on this particular issue the article is clear and preliminary is a mistranslation. They mean a qualifying mode. What is less clear is whether Honda has one on the ICE which isn't particularly effective or if they don't have one at all.

[Thunder]

Well friendly reminders don't seem to help, so i'll lock this Thread for now until a decision has been made how to further proceed.

[turbof1]

Right so, the continuous going off topic put the moderator to thinking: how can we avoid it?

Naturally one part is that the human being always will try divert from the path carefully laid out in front of him or her. So it speaks for itself we will have more of these situations in future. Especially when things go south with the power unit.

But the last few weeks this has been abnormally frequent in this topic. Us closing the topic is very indicative to that.

So we thought about some ground rules:

This is a power unit hardware & software topic. Strict forum rules are in place here to safeguard the topic's quality. The topic has the goal to generate discussion based on physical facts regarding the parts out of which the power unit is composed of. A lot of engineers participate in these topics and even though everybody is allowed to freely join the discussion, everybody is also expected to keep up with said engineers or otherwise people who have more experience and knowledge than others. To ensure that, here are some clarifications, rules and moderator rights to intervene:

• People are allowed to discuss all specific parts that are mechanically and/or electronically involved in the motion and propulsion of the F1 car. What we consider on topic parts are: power unit components, power unit software, power unit ancillaries exlusively for mechanical means, power unit fuel and oil and power unit battery technology.
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[Jejking]

Right so, the continuous going off topic put the moderator to thinking: how can we avoid it?

Naturally one part is that the human being always will try divert from the path carefully laid out in front of him or her. So it speaks for itself we will have more of these situations in future. Especially when things go south with the power unit.

But the last few weeks this has been abnormally frequent in this topic. Us closing the topic is very indicative to that.

HUMONGOUSLY LONG LIST

have you guys considered putting this as an announcement to the other threads as well? I'd pin it. This is going to get lost in a couple of pages time. Good effort, by the way. It was necessary.

[turbof1]

Right so, the continuous going off topic put the moderator to thinking: how can we avoid it?

Naturally one part is that the human being always will try divert from the path carefully laid out in front of him or her. So it speaks for itself we will have more of these situations in future. Especially when things go south with the power unit.

But the last few weeks this has been abnormally frequent in this topic. Us closing the topic is very indicative to that.

HUMONGOUSLY LONG LIST

have you guys considered putting this as an announcement to the other threads as well? I'd pin it. This is going to get lost in a couple of pages time. Good effort, by the way. It was necessary.

We are still discussing how we will approach that. We currently have some alternative ideas worth exploring which will be generally applied.

[PlatinumZealot]

News from our Japanese members has dried up. To not get reprimanded I wont say why. Ha.

[McMika98]

The thread is a ghosttown now, only thing interesting talked in PU world is in the Ferrari thread. At the risk of being slapped by moderators, me opines that the temp closures and riot policing have sucked the life here.
Now when do we get to see Spec 3 engine, ferrari have it, Renault next race, Honda ??

[Singabule]

Sad but this thread die after wazari san out.

[Thunder]

The thread is a ghosttown now, only thing interesting talked in PU world is in the Ferrari thread. At the risk of being slapped by moderators, me opines that the temp closures and riot policing have sucked the life here.
Now when do we get to see Spec 3 engine, ferrari have it, Renault next race, Honda ??

Why does this Thread need 2 new Pages every Day? If there's nothing on Topic to Discuss there is nothing to Discuss. It's that simple. And after over 900 Pages quite understandable. I'd rather have 5 quality Posts per Week in here than 5 quality posts buried by 50 Off Topic Comments that add nothing to the Discussion.

[McMika98]

Why does this Thread need 2 new Pages every Day? If there's nothing on Topic to Discuss there is nothing to Discuss. It's that simple. And after over 900 Pages quite understandable. I'd rather have 5 quality Posts per Week in here than 5 quality posts buried by 50 Off Topic Comments that add nothing to the Discussion.

Thats your ophinion and perspective, while i agree with some of it, i am more inclined to lean the other way. Bit like in life you cant just expect gold nuggets on every river bed. My view is that a lively ongoing debate may occasionaly bring some interesting tidbits and encourage others. Thats me though, i enjoy my shopping around low to medium chains as opposed to upmarket chains.
Anyways back to topic of the engine, does anyone know if there is a new fuel for Honda?