1-4 Merc - RB, I don't think Williams can touch RB on this track. Same for Force India, downforce matters in Singapore, even big update (0,5s?) won't be enough. Ferrari = a bit of an unknown but not above 7th. If you're looking for FRIC impact (tenths and maybe) RB to Merc and some for McL.NTS wrote:Also the impact of loosing FRIC is higher on this circuit so we might see Force India or Williams surprise us a little?
The engine also helps a lot in Singapore despite popular belief.iotar__ wrote:1-4 Merc - RB, I don't think Williams can touch RB on this track. Same for Force India, downforce matters in Singapore, even big update (0,5s?) won't be enough. Ferrari = a bit of an unknown but not above 7th. If you're looking for FRIC impact (tenths and maybe) RB to Merc and some for McL.NTS wrote:Also the impact of loosing FRIC is higher on this circuit so we might see Force India or Williams surprise us a little?
Well, they first have to get their Q right. With a Q like in Monaco they will have no chance.hollus wrote:If fuel really becomes that limiting and everyone starts the race will all 100kg onboard, then Williams will enjoy what effectively is a 3% power advantage, in the region of 20hp...
Don't rule them out so quickly.
Maybe your math is too simple heremrluke wrote:Fuel will be critical as it is one of the longest races.
Simple maths 100kg / 2hours = 50kg/hr
Some of that can be saved under braking but it would be much easier if it was a 60-90 minute race.
That's already marginal and you are not accounting for time spent at part throttle on the exit of every corner.Blanchimont wrote:Maybe your math is too simple heremrluke wrote:Fuel will be critical as it is one of the longest races.
Simple maths 100kg / 2hours = 50kg/hr
Some of that can be saved under braking but it would be much easier if it was a 60-90 minute race.
Full throttle percentage for Singapore: 44 to 48 % ( http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2009/02/17/2 ... -compared/ and http://www.motorsport-total.com/f1/saison/Singapur )
--> 100kg / (2h * 0,46 ) = 108,7 kg/h > 100 kg/h allowed