The new regulations will see the capacity of the engines slashed from 2.4litres to just 1.6litres. The teams and the governing body of the sport (the FIA) have jointly constructed a fresh set of regulations that allow the teams to invest in many new technologies that will be of substantial use to the wider road car industry. Of course, it is impossible to deliver on these challenging targets without technological change. Furthermore, built into the regulatory roadmap is a fuel consumption descalator that will require the teams to deliver competitive racing with less fuel each year thereafter. The entire thrust of the sport in 2014 will be to deliver cars that are capable of racing at today’s speeds whilst using around 40% less fuel than we currently consume. So, whether on the small stage of our operations at Enstone or on the wider stage of the strategic direction for Formula 1, Lotus F1 Team is committed to promoting and supporting initiatives that ensure that our activities contribute to a greener future for society.” Eric Bouiller, Team Principal Lotus F1 TeamĪlthough the current generation of F1 cars has already embraced hybrid technology with KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), the sport is poised for a technological revolution in 2014 which will push environmentally relevant technology right to the fore. Back in our factory, we have delivered many smaller scale initiatives to ensure that our direct activities have a reduced carbon footprint. Lotus F1 Team has played, and continues to play a constructive role in the creation of these regulations. In recent years by contrast, the sport has taken a conscious decision to structure its regulations to ensure that the technology it delivers is of immediate and direct relevance to the future improvement of road car efficiency. The trickle down of useful technology has, however, been incidental to the aims of the sport. “Formula 1 has a long history of providing technological development that has much wider implications than simply making fast racing cars. Save up to £33 when you subscribe and never miss an issueĬhoose from our Print, Digital and iPad editions Keep up with the latest developments in motorsport technology with Racecar Engineering, the world’s leading publication for technical insight. This paper explores the positive environmental aspects of Formula 1 in general and the green credentials of Lotus F1 Team in particular to reveal the positive role that this unique sport plays in delivering a more sustainable future. In doing so, they create and develop technology which allows wider society to enjoy improved performance from fewer resources. Success in Formula 1 is all about efficiency the teams attempt to wring every drop of performance from a fixed set of resources to allow them to gain a competitive advantage over their rivals. Our table gives you a rundown of all the constructors, the name of their car for the new season, what power unit they have onboard along with the two drivers that will look to lead the team to glory.Although Formula 1 is not a sport that associated with greenness in the public consciousness, it actually has a strong track record of delivering environmentally relevant technology and capability. George Russell is now a Mercedes driver alongside Lewis Hamilton, whilst Valtteri Bottas has switched to Alfa Romeo, where he has been joined by rookie driver Zhou Guanyu.Īdditionally, Kevin Magnussen made a surprise return to Formula 1 to fill the vacancy left by Nikita Mazepin at the Haas team, and Alex Albon is back on the grid at Williams following a year on the sidelines.Ĭheck out the list below for a complete breakdown of each 2022 F1 car. The driver market has also seen some moves. There have been some changes since the 2021 campaign, with perhaps the main one being that a wave of new techical regulations have been introduced, meaning that the cars will look and behave a little differently this year. The 2022 F1 season will see 10 teams and 20 drivers take to the grid in 23 races around the world, starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on 20 March.
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