When will F1 go biofuel or electric ? Or will the rules not allow this ?

Answer 1

I think they will, I know there is a commitee and a scientific branch at F1 HQ that test fuel mixtures and have strict rules over what can go in them. I would love the future of F1 to go this way - I am addicted to F1 and love all the science that goes into it. I have found this, it may be of some use:

http://npg.nature.com/nature/journal/v447/n7147/full/447900a.html

In short the F1s governing body the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile or FIA, is looking for a good biofuel but is trying to choose the right one as there is so many. They are not really considering Fuel Cells though one Dutch firm is (good old Dutch eh?). I tried looking on the main site www.F1.com but nothing on there, try checking on the team sites as well.

Electric cars are not too great though as ethanol is about the most powerful eco fuel around at the moment. Biodiesel is just as good but electric are not that powerful (the G-Whiz only does 40mph (Reva Electric Car Company) but costs about a penny a mile) and the fuel cells need a lot of improvements.

Answer 2

The current rules and the rules planned for the next few years do not allow biofuels, electric propulsion or alternate fuels(ie hydrogen etc) However, the F1 research branch is trying to figure out how to engineer a switch to a biofuel in the next 4-6 years. Check out speedtv.com and check the archives of articles from a few weeks ago, when Bernie Ecclestone or the FIA issued a statement on this.
Based on current technology I think it would take some engineering by the engine builders to work out the kinks but it would be possible to get similar performance from a biofuel like ethanol. However, I doubt that full electric car are anywhere near being able to equal the performance (in this case the lap times on the same circuits) of the current cars. All of the electric cars I have ever heard of or seen were designed more for road use in limited circumstances and would not really be able to have the same braking, acceleration, top speed or handling of current F1 cars. The current batteris are just too heavy and the most powerful electric motors just require too much power to use smaller or fewer batteries.

Answer 3

a million) Have a minimum weight of around 80kg for the motive force and the drivers seat so as that heavier drivers are actually not penalised by ability of KERS. 2)substitute the factors equipment to furnish greater factors for first place 3) placed a mild on the remarkable of the vehicles that lights up while the KERS equipment is in use so as that the followers can tell while the vehicles are boosting. 4)carry decrease back the previous qualifying tyres from the previous due 80s and ditch Q3 gas lots. Or save the gas lots and award a element for pole place so as that communities could be prepared to take a threat on attitude. Pole place does not look to intend as much because it used to at the instant 5)Make Max a grid woman for pole place at each grand Prix ensuring that he wears an SS defend/nurse mixture outfit. possibly even make him modern-day the trophies in this outfit besides.

Answer 4

Racing itself has always evloved with the technology. From the first foot race, to horses, to chariots, to the first cars. I believe sometime in the future we will see every major series of racing using bio-fuels or some other type of alternative fuels.

I know that right now, Motorsports in general seems a far cry from becoming "Green"; but most major series have their R&D departments working very hard to one day eventually become "Green" and still keep the racing fast, fun, and exciting for the Fans.

Answer 5

I think the F1 will never change,. best bet is that an new organization starts a championship using electric cars or bio fuel only,.. then the trend in the automobile industry will change,.. (for the best)
I can see it now The E1 Championship!!!

I dont see why not, electric cars are faster and more powerful then gas. (and that's a fact)

Answer 6

think there is already an f1 car that runs on biofuel - not sure if it is actually in use in the championship though.

Answer 7

Not whilst Bernie draws breath. Oil giant's & revenue.

Answer 8

it will be part of the new concord agreement, look for it around 2011