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Mercedes engine Q&A
As Formula One gears up for the switch to smaller V6 engines in 2014, Mercedes have shared their thoughts on the subject...
Q: What can you tell us about the 2014 engine?A: First of all, let's mention the rules rather than the engine. For 2014, the rules specify a maximum race fuel allowance of 100 kg - compared to a typical race fuel load of around 150 kg today, although that's not fixed by the rules.
That means we have one third less fuel to complete the same race distance with - and we want to do it at the same speed. So we need a powertrain that's 30% more energy efficient.
Q: And that's where the new engine comes in?A: Well, it's not really just an engine any more. Without getting too...
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