Ferrari takes engine upgrade for Azerbaijan GP Ferrari is taking an engine upgrade to this weekend’s grand prix on the streets of Baku. After the Italian team dominated in Monaco, its title rival Mercedes hit back hard recently with a one-two in Canada. Now, for the unique Azerbaijani venue incorporating a super-long 2 kilometre straight and 370kph top speeds, La Gazzetta dello Sport claims Ferrari is bringing an engine upgrade. The newspaper said the development is part of the Scuderia’s “aggressive development plan” under technical boss Mattia Binotto’s direction. The decision to bring it to Baku was reportedly on the basis of exceptional figures on the test bench. It is a clear challenge to Mercedes after the Montreal fight-back, with former F1 driver Marc Surer agreeing: “They (Mercedes) must prove that they have the warming up of the tyres under control now. “Baku is like Monaco but much faster, although I do not believe the tyres will be a particular problem this weekend,” he told Germany’s Sky. “The strongest engines will have a clear advantage with the long straights, so you’d have to feel sorry for Red Bull,” Surer added. “Ferrari is strong on every track, getting the tyres up to temperature all the time. So I see Ferrari with very good chances to fight back.” Ferrari takes engine upgrade for Azerbaijan GP
PU component allotment as of June 22, 2017 (Before Baku) - PDF file http://www.fia.com/file/58741/download?token=TUWcbqBs
FIA steps up F1 oil burn clampdown The FIA has stepped up its clampdown on Formula 1 teams potentially trying to get a power boost by using oil as fuel, with a fresh directive to teams issued ahead of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. "However, with grounds to suspect that there could still be ways to get around the rules, the FIA has now stated explicitly that the use of chemicals in oil that could help improve combustion is not allowed." https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/f1-oil-burn-clampdown-921569/
not so much a problem, they updated their turbo's a few races ago that counts as new units taken... Good. Watch Merc sudddenly not have crazy power boost come Saturday, cheating ****s lol
As long as Vettel can extend his meager lead, I'd be happy. But yes, a LH DNF would be music to my ears. He he. Also hope little Max can finish a race for a change; he puts a good show, and he's not a title threat to Vettel.
Kimi Raikkonen prepared to assist Sebastian Vettel's title challenge Kimi has half of Vettel's points just today. He was and is the #2 and Monaco was a simple and powerful confirmation of that....
