ringo wrote:dren wrote:Fuel is limited to 100kg total as well right? Should we expect teams to try and run less?
I expect teams to run at the max fuel rate and maximize efficiency for the most power since it's fuel limited. It will then be track dependant on how much fuel they carry.
I'm going to make a bold prediction. Force majuere will be used at some tracks after teams realize that 100kg is simply not enough to finish the race.
Wait and see.
Very bold, since
force majuere has been removed from the rules.
Also, it only applied to qualifying. After the race the car can be stopped, but after qualifying the car has to return to the pits. That's where
force majuere came in - some unforseen problem prevented the car returning to the pits. Of course, the unforseen problem usually encountered was there wasn't enough fuel put into the car.
If, after the race, there isn't sufficient fuel on-board the car will be disqualified. No
force majuere could be applied.
In any case, they can have more than 100kg on board for the race - but are only allowed to use 100kg from lights out to chequered flag.