News Details
Tech F1i - Japanese GP Analysis
FERRARI FAILS TO SPARK TITLE CHASE For the second Grand Prix weekend in succession, Sebastian Vettel was let down by an engine-related reliability issue on his Ferrari. In Malaysia, the problem found its root cause in the pipework connecting the compressor to the intercooler (see white arrow on the image below). When compressed, the air gets hotter and needs cooling before entering the inlet manifold. On Ferrari’s 062 power unit, the pipework channels the hot and compressed air from the compressor to the water-to-water intercooler mounted on top of the rear part of the engine plant. In Sepang, that metal pipe would have cracked, leaving Vettel, on his fourth internal combustion engine...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Vettel and Alonso reprimanded by Suzuka stewards
After the Japanese Grand Prix race stewards handed reprimands to Ferrari...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
The catalogue of errors that have smashed Vettel's...
Another nail was driven into Sebastian Vettel's 2017 World Championship...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Vettel loses huge ground in title race after Japanese...
A string of bad luck forced to slow down Sebastian Vettel’s title race...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Japanese GP: Issue #19 of GP Gazette now online
Check out Issue 19 of GP Gazette, from the makers of Motorsport.com, an...
8y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fabio Di Giannantonio refuses to dwell on Sachsenring...
VR46 Ducati rider Fabio Di Giannantonio refuses to let his Sachsenring...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP's single-bike proposal on brink of collapse
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
'Surgery would have ruined my season completely,' says...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Unravelling Fabio Di Giannantonio's crashes at the...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
President Donald Trump meets with IndyCar drivers in...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar video game delayed until 2027
iRacing and IndyCar have announced more details surrounding the upcoming...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
iRacing’s standalone IndyCar game now has a name and...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and losers from the IndyCar race at Mid-Ohio
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Arvid Lindblad keen on rally future post-F1 after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota customer teams line up for new 2027 WRC car
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Rome completes key milestone in pursuit of 2027 WRC...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia turn to Martins Sesks, Teemu Suninen to help...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Crystal Palace eye Arsenal ace as surprise summer move...
Christian Norgaard has been linked with a move away from Arsenal this...
30m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Fabrizio Romano drops 'here we go' for long-term...
Arsenal have reportedly missed out on the transfer of Real Madrid defender...
30m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal now expected to intensify pursuit of two...
Arsenal are reportedly now expected to step up their transfer pursuit of...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Leandro Trossard set for Besiktas move after Arsenal...
t;li>Winger to depart after three and a half seasons at clubTrossard...
30m ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Honda confirms F1 power unit upgrade timeline
Honda is preparing to deliver a crucial Formula 1... Read More »
1h ago from F1i.com
Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet shine and Jos Verstappen...
Max Verstappen and Kelly Piquet attended the... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
Lewis Hamilton told to go SLOWER on F1 track by circuit...
A Madring Circuit official has revealed the first... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
