Thanx! Isn't it wise to change the gearbox than anyway after a DNF? (and the engine and turbo etc....?) ciao Oscar
For all the complaining about the current crop of F1 cars, I think we all have to admit that these vehicles are seriously purpose-built for speed given the restrictions. Highly advanced machinery, even if I prefer the visceral sounds of the cars from past generations.
Great photos Joe...... thanks very much. Some of the detail, there mus be teams paying you to get hold of them surely!
The smiling assassin....... keep your friends close, enemies closer.... down to a tee....... round two ding ding
When a smile isn't really a smile.... Honestly, Max drives like LH did back in 2010/2011....only focused on making the past regardless of impact to the driver being passed. He just needs to temper that drive with a better sense of opportunity and he'll realize his tremendous potential. I agree, the next time he and LH meet at a corner, he will do the exact same thing. That's what that "smile" is saying.
So if no gearbox change is allowed, Who policies the gear ratio change? Every different track requires different ratios. The gearbox case is the only thing required to stay?
The gearbox is sealed with FIA marked safety wire. Going in to change ratios would require breaking the seal. Not allowed.
There's no more ratio changes. I believe 1 change per season is allowed (but it does mean either changing it after usual 6 race cycle, or be lucky you retired the race before and get a free gearbox, or you get a 5p penalty).
The seal can be broken with no penalty under FIA supervision to change some parts: https://www.fia.com/regulation/category/110 "9.5.2 In this context the following parts are not considered part of the gearbox and may be changed without incurring a penalty under the F1 Sporting Regulations. If changing any of these parts involves breaking an FIA applied seal this may be done but must be carried out under FIA supervision : a) The clutch assembly and the power unit output shaft, provided this is located prior to any mechanical speed reduction from the engine. b) The clutch actuator and clutch release bearing(s). c) Inboard driveshaft joints and seals but not their housing if that housing is integral with the gearbox output shaft and therefore part of the sprung mass. d) The hydraulic system prior to the point at which it produces direct mechanical movement of the gear selection mechanism by means of hydraulic actuator(s). e) Oil, oil pumps, oil filters, oil seals, oil coolers and any associated hoses or pipes. f) Electrical sensors, actuators, servo valves and wiring. g) Any parts associated with the suspension or functioning of the sprung suspension that are attached to the gearbox casing. h) The rear impact structure provided it can be separated from any gearbox casing. i) Any other component mounted to the casing whose primary purpose is unconnected with the transmission of power or selection of gears."
it's true , unless they are damaged.https://www.formula1.com/en/championship/inside-f1/rules-regs/Transmission_gearbox.html
Thanks for the in-depth response. I was lazy and meant to imply that gear ratio changes are not an allowed reason to break the seal. I left out a lot...you filled it in.
