With a bunch of new rules changes coming in, do you think this will hamper or hinder the competition? I thought the one engine thing helped Ferrari last year...
I just got this from Panasonic/Toyota on their changes, anyone have something for Renault or the other teams?
I just got this from Panasonic/Toyota on their changes, anyone have something for Renault or the other teams?
New Regulations.
With the aim of reducing costs & performance, new regulations have also been introduced this year. These changes can be summarized as follows:
Tires: A single set must now last through both qualifying & the entire race, however access to wet & extreme weather tires will also be allowed.
Engines: These must now last for TWO complete race weekends (around 1,500kms). Penalties exist if engine changes are required.
Aerodynamics: These aerodynamic regulations have been dramatically changed in a bid to reduce downforce & hence further reduce performance, especially when cornering. Below is an explanation of the changes as they apply to the Panasonic Toyota Racing Team.
Toyota TF104B vs TF105
Changes to the technical regulations for the 2005 season have greatly affected the design of the TF105 race car with notable alterations to the aerodynamics. These new regulations have targeted four specific areas on Formula 1 cars: front wing, rear wing, side diffusers and the rear of the car.
A side view comparison of the TF104B with the new TF105
1. The nose cone is higher to cope with the new regulations of the new wings
2. The front wing has been raised by 5cm under new aerodynamic regulations
3. Although quite similar in shape to the TF104B, the TF105 chassis is higher in lower section to the floor and ground
4. A massive amount of work has been done to reduce the cross-section of the TF105 and the sidepods of the TF105 are considerably lower than those of its TF104B predecessor
5. As for No. 4
6. Chimneys play a greater aerodynamic role in 2005 and are bigger compared to the TF104B
7. Although rear aerodynamic tools are similar to last year, a lot of detailed work has been undertaken to minimise the loss of downforce imposed by 2005 technical regulations
8. As for No. 7
9. Exhaust chimney at the rear of the TF105 are greatly reduced in size
10. Due to the new regulations there is no more seal between the underbody and the tyres
11. In accordance with new rules, the rear wing needs two top elements pushed forward. They must start from the rear axle. The overhang of the endplate remains the same.