Formula One preview - The opening practice session for the 2011 FIA Formula One World Championship is set to get underway at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne tomorrow.
Picture credit Cosworth
Cosworth have provided their own look at each race weekend with a fact list and table analysing the circuit from an engine’s perspective.
The ‘Cosworth Circuit Tracker’ details specific engine metrics that give an ‘at a glance’ comparison of the race track related to the other venues on the 2011 calendar.
Engine’s Eye View
Albert Park presents a stiff challenge to the engine with disruptive external factors making the track one of the 5 most difficult.
Street race means a lot of debris on the track, such as rubbish or leaves, which has adverse effect on the cooling systems as the race progresses.
High fuel consumption per kilometre which means that cars run one of the highest fuel loads of the season.
Wet weather and safety car incidents can help manage fuel consumption and safety car periods can often dictate race strategy.
First race with CA2011k, KERS adapted engine, with new oil tank, on Williams-Cosworth FW33.
From the Race Track
Circuit is essentially unchanged since last year’s event so teams will be dealing with a known quantity as far as the track layout is concerned.
Tyre wear can negate engine performance. If tyre wear is high, chunks of rubber deposited on the track can compromise the car’s cooling system.
Cooling levels could become marginal towards the end of the race. Important to define an adequate cooling specification on Friday.
Increased number of pit stops could see races return to a series of individual sprints with drivers jostling for position at each stop. Higher engine output modes could become more prevalent.
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