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trinidefender wrote: ↑

12 Apr 2021, 05:24

nzjrs wrote: ↑

12 Apr 2021, 01:10

For some reason I have in my mind that the fuel tank bladder? Size? The whole thing? Is a standard part. Is that correct?

It's not. They do have to be built out of approved materials and I believe by approved suppliers.

Craigy wrote: ↑

13 Apr 2021, 16:10

trinidefender wrote: ↑

12 Apr 2021, 05:24

nzjrs wrote: ↑

12 Apr 2021, 01:10

For some reason I have in my mind that the fuel tank bladder? Size? The whole thing? Is a standard part. Is that correct?

It's not. They do have to be built out of approved materials and I believe by approved suppliers.

They are all built by ATL in Milton Keynes, but for every chassis they will be different, and so will the baffles within them.

ispano6 wrote: ↑

13 Apr 2021, 21:32

Anyone else tired of seeing the "Honda admits to underestimating integration issues" article at the top of the Honda Power Unit Hardware and Software thread? Seems like it can be updated with a more deserving article.

trinidefender wrote: ↑

13 Apr 2021, 21:20

Craigy wrote: ↑

13 Apr 2021, 16:10

trinidefender wrote: ↑

12 Apr 2021, 05:24

It's not. They do have to be built out of approved materials and I believe by approved suppliers.

They are all built by ATL in Milton Keynes, but for every chassis they will be different, and so will the baffles within them.

Interesting that a singular manufacturer has the contract for every team. Although I was just answering his question as best I could. While this company may currently produce all the fuel cells doesn't mean that another company theoretically can't as long as they are FIA approved. Unless the regulations have changed from before which I'm not aware of.

More importantly is that it isn't a standard part and the design and baffling is still done by the individualteams themselves.

Upon further research I found this link:
http://www.formula1-dictionary.net/fuel ... ufacturer.

"ATL (Aero Tec Laboratories) is only FIA approved Kevlar reinforced fuel cell manufacturer, and all F1 teams using products from this manufacturer"

The information seems a little old but as of yet I haven't found anything more up to date.

Lock2nl wrote: ↑

21 Apr 2021, 19:14

Where's this gossip coming from?

Developing Our 2021 Power Unit

"The original plan was to implement this new structure PU this year in 2021," Asaki-san explains. "But then for a variety of reasons, it was decided not to proceed with a brand new PU. However, the thinking on this really changed when Honda announced that we would be leaving the sport. I went to President Hachigo, and said to him that we would really like to implement this new structure PU for our last year in the sport. And he kindly accepted that request.

"With the green light given, our engineers got to work on trying to get everything ready for the new season. That was never going to be an easy task, given the scope of the changes being made to the power unit's architecture.

Honda has given an unusually detailed insight into the development of its 2021 Formula 1 power unit, which scored its first victory in the hands of Max Verstappen at Imola./quote]

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/hond ... e/6417395/

With the Milton Keynes-based team ramping up its efforts ahead of the takeover of Honda engines, long-time Mercedes employee Ben Hodgkinson will join the programme.

Hodgkinson has been head of mechanical engineering at Mercedes' High Performance Powertrains since 2017, having worked at the German car manufacturer's Brixworth headquarters for 20 years.

https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red- ... r/6418258/

While Red Bull is beginning its project by taking over the Honda engine, and will keep some of the Japanese manufacturer’s current staff, its longer term focus is on producing a new power unit for the 2025 regulations.
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“We're going to inherit some great people and talent from Honda, but we are absolutely committed to getting the right people in the right roles in an efficient manner that integrates fully with the chassis side of the business.”