Abstract
The paper presents evolution of the Formula One powertrain systems and its synergies with the Automotive industry. The article emphasises the influence of trends in the Automotive industry and general environmental awareness on the Formula One development. The technical regulations introduced by the FIA in 2006 made a first steps to align Formula One technology progress with course of automotive world. Improvements of the regulations in 2009 and 2014, gradually introduced hybrid systems to the Formula One and made its technology more relevant to the current production vehicles. On the other hand, paper also shows the examples of the automotive projects which utilised Formula One technology features and qualities. This review analyses technology transfer based on Mercedes-Benz and other companies dependent on Daimler AG.
Highlights
Since the motor vehicle has been invented, a continuous race to be the best has started among automobile manufacturers and engineers
In 2009, the Federation Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) allowed the use of KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System) in Formula One and restricted engine revolutions even further – to 18 000 rpm
Mercedes-AMG Project ONE In 2012, Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains had already started its work on the new F1 Power Unit defined by FIA Formula One Technical Regulations
Summary
Since the motor vehicle has been invented, a continuous race to be the best has started among automobile manufacturers and engineers. Major trend in development of F1 engines has been always their performance, their maximum effective power within narrow band of speed range against the engine speed of the maximum power [6] This established a specific direction of development for these engines as well as powertrain systems and differed substantially from common vehicle applications for many years. Powertrain technology transfer between F1 and Automotive industry based on Mercedes-Benz. The cars used in the 1954 and 1955 seasons were technologically advanced and named the Mercedes-Benz W 196 shown on Fig. 3. They were produced in two body versions: open-wheel (monoposto) and streamlined, closed-wheel. Cars were equipped with drum brakes and suspension with torsion bars
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