Renault's problems

Igor Ound · Mar 7, 2014

From Omnicorse.it, google translated:

Jalinier: "Resolved troubled electronics, Renault will win!"

The President of Renault Sport F1 belies the fears of freezing and bet on the potential of V6 Turbo Energy

Renault believes in the new Formula 1 power-unit. At the Geneva Motor Show has exposed the V6 Turbo Energy in a case revolving in which alternated with a beautiful scenic effect, the road engine of 1.6 liter turbo fitted to the Clio. Just to point out to visitors that Swiss is a close link between the heart and the F1 series product. The technological benefits that will come from the world of Grand Prix will have a big impact on the cars of tomorrow in terms of drastic reduction of fuel consumption and less environmental impact, with a noticeable drop in emissions. The French want to be at the forefront on the subject, but is going through a terrible and very delicate: the power - Energy unit in winter testing has proved inadequate to the performance of Ferrari and Mercedes engines for reliability problems that often have blocked Red Bull Racing, Lotus, Toro Rosso and Caterham more time in the pits and on the track.

Meet Jean Michel Jalinier ahead of Red Bull RB9 that was hung on a wall of the booth for an exclusive interview. This is the car that Sebastian Vettel has won the last world age naturally aspirated V8, putting four titles below. President of Renault Sport F1 since the beginning of 2012, the French 61 years old, graduated in mechanical engineering and then in science is Renaul since 1985 with various responsibilities, following the production facilities of Cleon and Flins. After a period im GM has returned to lead Renault Russia in 2003 and then served as president of Renault Brazil since 2009. The link with the racing, the passion, we have always been and Viry Chatillon have found the right outlet and where it is taken away a lot of satisfaction.

We would expect a Jean Michel Jalinier face drawn, nervous, and instead, we meet a person almost quiet and very determined. As if the storm that hit Renault Sport F1 is now only one tail of the cyclone that hit the Reparto Corse: The damage has been done, but we are already thinking only reconstruction, knowing where to invest, where to put your hands. The French manager has with us a very reassuring tone. It does not give the feeling of all those who must tell stories to save face, but rather addresses the issues rationally crudest of a season that began with so many bitter pills. He was the person with the right temperament to "converse" with Andrian Newey, Red Bull Racing designer, and with the leaders of the team in Milton Keynes without it would come to traumatic tear or breakage ...

Renault has dominated the era of V8 engines, and is now struggling a lot with the advent of turbo V6. It 'was too radical a change?
"It 's clear that at this time we are behind compared to our competitors, especially Mercedes. Nevertheless, we remain optimistic about the potential of our power unit, which includes the engine, turbo, batteries and all other systems. Problems afflict us in this moment are software, which does not allow us to work together all the best. "

For a brand that is committed to the first electric mobility, however, is a big problem ...
"We will show soon that the engine is very competitive, although today it is clear that we are in trouble and we have to work a lot on our software to allow our riders to get a smoother ride. For example, right now we have problems with the ' torque delivery, which is not constant and is not too fast. therefore, we need to review these situations. "

When you understand that there were problems? Only in Jerez or were you already aware of it?
"The engine itself does not have major problems, it all depends on the software, so it was especially clear in Jerez, where we had to start so many investigations, while for others the first days spun off smooth. It was clear from the outset that we of ground to make up on our opponents. In Bahrain we have not yet managed to get too close, but we hope we have in Australia for the first race. "

On February 28, the FIA made your "freezing" of the engine, but for reasons of reliability may also obtain a waiver to work ...
"The" freezing "is not a problem for us, because I repeat that I am convinced that we have designed a good package. We have to work in the software and that there is no freezing. Sul heat engine we worked until the last second to be sure that you have reached the right level of power and torque, and this aspect we believe to be right. "

Why, then, there has been controversy on the question "freezing" in the last days?
"The speech is a bit 'different. There were those who wanted to bring forward the date of the" freezing "while we wanted to continue with what had been fixed a long time ago."

But it considers it appropriate that the freezing has arrived at this stage, when the engines are still in development?
"Yes, we have already started working on the engine for the next year."

It 's true that you are the only engineer who has created a version of its power unit for each of its customers?
"It 's true, because we want to be competitive. We have our own team of reference that is the Red Bull Racing, so the basic design has been developed together with them. But if we wanted to be competitive, we had to also give others a chance to have a room for maneuver. "

But these differences are very large? Can you give us some examples
"For example, the design of the exhaust is very important for the design of the car, so it could not be the same for everyone. Lotus will have seen it as a drain asymmetrical. Teams have requested changes to the package to meet their needs and aerodynamic as an engineer, we must be able to provide this type of service to maximize the potential of the cars of our partners. This is different than the approach that had Ferrari and Mercedes, because they have a factory team. "

But it is true that Red Bull Racing and Caterham have placed the ERS units in the bellies, away from batteries where they were placed those Red Bull and Lotus, having necessaitù to pass the electrical wires in the narrow points of the frame and slightly cooled for ?
"These are decisions that are part of the customization of the project, with advantages and disadvantages to consider ...".

It may be for this reason that Red Bull Racing continue to have overheating problems, while Toro Rosso and Caterham were you able to solve them?
"Until now, the Red Bull Racing has always made the cars very competitive and we worked well together. Maybe their is a project a bit 'more extreme at the project level, but we are working closely together to make the car competitive."

We can formalize that your turbo is the BorgWarner, a former KKK?
"No, because it is not correct information ...".

The inizione direct, instead, is made by Bosch?
"Yes, I can confirm this."

The regulation requires a maximum speed of 15,000 rpm for an engine believes that there is a big difference at this time between Renault, Ferrari and Mercedes?
"I believe that there is still no one has been able to show its full potential. Anyway I think the difference will make the energy efficiency of the engine, thus the efficiency in terms of fuel consumption and energy able to be emitted from every single drop of gasoline. "

You had to undergo some exaggerations of Adrian Newey during the design?
"We have worked with Red Bull Racing in close contact for 18 months, doing some long meetings every week to take stock of the evolution of the car and the engine. There has also been an ongoing exchange with Renault engineers who have made visit to the Red Bull Racing factory and vice versa. During the bench tests were often present Technicians of Red Bull Racing, in fact ... ".

Helmut Marko has talked about a difference of about 160 horsepower engines between the Renault and Mercedes practically spoke of the power supplied ERS ...
"We remain convinced of the fact that every single element of our engine is at the top in terms of performance. Our problem is just trying to make them work together better to get the most out of their potential."

You signed a long-term agreement with Lotus, the team could become your reference?
"At the moment our team of reference is the Red Bull Racing and we have three other customers. Among these there is also the Lotus, which has certainly proven to be a very competitive team and we will work with them to make sure that they can express themselves at best. Our team principal, however, remains the Red Bull. "

It 's true that last year was directly Bernie Ecclestone to pay for the supply of engines for Lotus in 2013?
"In the end it would not change much if he had given the money to the Lotus and Lotus then had them shot at us ...".

It 'true that there is a renewal of the sponsorship of the Infiniti Red Bull Racing?
"No, we still have a long-term agreement with the team in Milton Keynes and speak of three years. ... There is no separation."

Colin Kolles is interested to enter Formula 1 in 2015 with a team of Romanian and revealed to be in contact with Renault and Dacia to launch a partnership. We can confirm this?
"Yes, we met with him to discuss the possibility of working together in the future.'m Not sure if it will be the 12th team on the grid, because we need to see if there are still all the other eleven, but surely they are interested in getting into Formula 1 and we talked about it together. "

Which team sees as a favorite in Melbourne?
"Based on what we saw in Bahrain, I would say the Mercedes. They have proven to be consistently ahead and have worked well in terms of development., But I can add that we will not stay away from the top positions for too long, because we are working hard to go get them as soon as possible. "

How long do you think it will take before you see a Renault-powered car competitive?
"Hopefully it will be a matter of a few weeks and a few months, but I hope it's soon, because it is just software problems which can have a quick resolution."

Think you can win races this season?
"We hope so, but it will take before some races."

With the return of Formula 1 in Europe?
Jalinier smiles of taste "Sooner than you might think ...".
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Ferraripilot · Mar 7, 2014

Renault will be fighting this issue for a long time.

Igor Ound · Mar 7, 2014

Funny to see how f1 has become a digital war. Between renault PU's software and Marussia's virus. There were also reports of Red Bull asking help to Toro Rosso for the brake by wire programming.

Ferraripilot · Mar 7, 2014

It's a massive issue, we as relative commoners don't know how bad it is, but it's bad. Think Chernobyl when they run full power.

VIZSLA · Mar 7, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

Renault will be fighting this issue for a long time.
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None of the engine makers can be really confident until they've got a few races under their belts.

tervuren · Mar 7, 2014

I guess this is why the F-35 went so far over budget.

Fast_ian · Mar 7, 2014

Ferraripilot said: ↑

It's a massive issue, we as relative commoners don't know how bad it is, but it's bad. Think Chernobyl when they run full power.
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Seems it only goes Chernobyl in the Can however..... Sure, they're struggling, but the other Renault powered teams didn't fare quite as badly. Not good, but not as disastrous as Neweys packaging appears to make it.

VIZSLA said: ↑

None of the engine makers can be really confident until they've got a few races under their belts.
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+1

Renault remain adamant that's it's all 'software issues', and given their resources and testing experience that should be fixable before next week, at least for the guys that didn't package the whole mess too tightly.

Seems to me the Cans went too aggressive with their packaging. A more conservative approach and it may be OK. Probably still down on power some, but power doesn't seem to be the problem right now.

Cheers,
Ian

VIZSLA · Mar 8, 2014

Fast_ian said: ↑

Seems it only goes Chernobyl in the Can however..... Sure, they're struggling, but the other Renault powered teams didn't fare quite as badly. Not good, but not as disastrous as Neweys packaging appears to make it.

+1

Renault remain adamant that's it's all 'software issues', and given their resources and testing experience that should be fixable before next week, at least for the guys that didn't package the whole mess too tightly.

Seems to me the Cans went too aggressive with their packaging. A more conservative approach and it may be OK. Probably still down on power some, but power doesn't seem to be the problem right now.

Cheers,
Ian
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It seems that Renault never heard that "if its not on fire, it's a software problem".

texasmr2 · Mar 8, 2014

VIZSLA said: ↑

None of the engine makers can be really confident until they've got a few races under their belts.
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+1

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