GoranF1 wrote: ↑28 Feb 2022, 21:42
Not involved in this topic, but is it correct that Ferrari PU is only one whit non split turbo design, and is now most powerful?
Ferrari and Renault both look to of adopted the Split-Turbo layout with their new engines for 2022 (as run by both Honda & Mercedes). Pretty clear indication that split turbo is the way to go in that discussion. All four are now going that way.
As for power. Both Marko and Wolff are suggesting Ferrari's engine is currently looking like the leader. But they also say they can't tell anything from the first test.. so.
. I think there's a bit of gamesmenship going on.
We know Renault are apparently running on reduced settings and are having sealing issues (reminiscent of Honda's 2017 issues), and Horner has now said Honda have a further re-design and are choosing to utilise every bit of available time before the designs are locked and are working around the clock to have it ready before the first race. So there's that as well.
Obviously we won't know anything concrete. But it'd be a stretch to say anyone knows who has the most powerful engine after three days of sedate testing. The entirety of the 2021 season was a debate whether it was Honda or Merc. Seemed to change from race to race. So after 3 days of unknown program running with new cars, no chance we'll know.