alelanza wrote:richard_leeds wrote:
How was this handled last year? I know it was manually enabled, but it can't have been a simple on/off button that delivered 80bhp or zero?
They had a dial at the wheel. In fact they had two, one for release rate and another one for absorption rate
Thanks
I'm with autogyro on this. I can see that a KERS start could allow a more controlled application of power, also no need to slip a clutch. The challenge is to work with the rule requiring it to be under the direct control of the driver.
Also, I think it would be strategically better to use the energy to gain places at the start (a near certainty if it works) rather than hope it enables you to overtake on lap 1 (down to chance).
edit to add .... KERS can be located on the wheel side of the clutch, so autogyro's scenario can work. Although packaging would be tricky!
Tech Regs 9.9.1
The KERS must connect at any point in the rear wheel drivetrain before the differential.
