

The FIA has approved the controversial new 1600cc engine Formula for 2013. All engines raced in the World Championship will be four cylinder 1600cc units with high pressure (up to 500 bar) fuel injection systems. The maximum revs will be 12,000rpm and the powertrain will have extensive energy recover capability – likely to be based around the existing KERS technology as well as turbo compounding.

The aerodynamic regulations remain largely unchanged from 2011, though do contain provisions in order to reduce drag and achieve a 35% reduction in fuel consumption. Lower noses have also been mandated for safety reasons. The vehicle minimum weight has been changed to 660kg.

The FIA has left the door open for the teams, manufacturers and suppliers to redefine the new regulations by a fax vote before the end of June.

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The move to turbo compounded F1 engines was predicted some years ago by Racecar Engineering. Read the issue above now for the full story