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FIA clears up Ferrari oil consumption rumour

FIA clears up Ferrari oil consumption rumour

  • Published on 24 May 2018 12:46
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  • By: Jeroen Jonkers

F1's governing body has clarified how oil may be consumed by F1 cars.

Earlier, Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda had said the FIA needed to urgently clarify "grey areas", including a rumour Ferrari illegally consumes oil via the turbo.

That had followed a formal letter to the FIA, in which Mercedes asked Charlie Whiting if the 0.6kg per 100km oil consumption limit applied to the turbo.

"Yes," Whiting answered.

However, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that despite the FIA clarification, Ferrari does not in fact need to modify its power unit.

"Questions about the battery remain," the report added, "but it should be clarified over the course of the weekend."

Sebastian Vettel said at Monaco: "There are always rumours. I trust Ferrari.

"I also trust the FIA that they would intervene if there was something they didn't like."

calle.itw

Posts: 8,527

And there we have it. But as usual with F1, Merc' will continue to complain and cite "illegal Ferrari car", and Ferrari will likely retaliate.

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  • May 24 2018 - 18:10
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  • LightIsRight

    Posts: 113

    I would be using a pint of oil a day in my road cars if they had that consumption.

    I would still love to know exactly how Ferrari is using that oil in the turbo.

    • + 0
    • May 24 2018 - 13:03
    • Hepp

      Posts: 200

      I suspect it is the same as I used to do. A small container of fresh lube, heated by the exhaust, and the fumes are ported to the turbo intake.

      • + 0
      • May 25 2018 - 12:58
  • boudy

    Posts: 1,168

    I am not sure either but the smoke from the Ferraris tell somewhat of the the story. Also that rumour on Ferrari finding an way to bypass an sensor seems pretty tasty.

    • + 0
    • May 24 2018 - 17:09
  • calle.itw

    Posts: 8,527

    And there we have it. But as usual with F1, Merc' will continue to complain and cite "illegal Ferrari car", and Ferrari will likely retaliate.

    • + 1
    • May 24 2018 - 18:10
  • f1ski

    Posts: 726

    Two types of racers cheaters and losers

    • + 0
    • May 25 2018 - 06:34
  • AndyB

    Posts: 1

    Interesting article about current technological engine management systems that can 2 stroke a 4 stroke engine. If Ferrari were using that for intermittent power boosts? Could possibly explain the oil use? www.treehugger.com(...)gs-of-up-to-27.html

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    • May 25 2018 - 07:55
  • Freguz

    Posts: 160

    And why isn't the Sauber smoking? Or Hass? Aren't they using the same PU?

    • + 0
    • May 25 2018 - 08:54
    • calle.itw

      Posts: 8,527

      Yes, I dont see Ferrari homologating 2 separate units..

      • + 0
      • May 25 2018 - 09:59

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