F1 Covers Another Major Loophole Implying Teams Can No More Play With Fuel-Stream

The FIA has propelled an invitation to tender for a standard F1 fuel-stream meter, as it keeps on shutting potential loopholes in the wake of inquiries over Ferrari‘s motor. The transition to a standard fuel-flow meter was fused in the main arrangement of 2021 specialized guidelines, which were distributed in October. Above all, A year ago Ferrari was speculated to have figured out how to subvert the 100kg per hour fuel-stream limit through electrical impedance with the meter. However, With a standardized part, the FIA is trusting such estimates are inconceivable.

Notwithstanding, being a piece of the push to lessen costs with standard parts. Therefore, The meters will make it a lot simpler for the FIA to police fuel-stream issues.

Tender Specification

The tender document gives full clarification of the specialized necessities for providers. It sets a cutoff time for entries of March 13 – the Friday of the Australian Grand Prix weekend. While a choice will be reported in mid-April. The underlying agreement is for the 2021-2023 seasons. Yet, the FIA saves the right “for reasons related to the regulatory stability” of F1 to stretch out until 2024 or 2025. Therefore, any bidder needs to consent to that plausibility.

When the provider is picked, groups will be permitted to begin requesting meters from May 1, 2020, within any event two delivered to each group and the FIA by July 1.

The Tender invitation by F1

The tender is the follow-up to Article 5.11.3 of the 2021 regulations. It states: “All cars must be fitted with a single fuel-flow meter, wholly within the fuel tank. Which has been manufactured by the single supplier appointed by the FIA World Motor Sport Council to a specification determined by the FIA.

“This sensor may only be used as specified by the FIA technical department.”

“The FIA issued a technical directive in 2019 to improve policing regarding fuel-flow measurement. It has mandated a second fuel flow meter for the 2020 season.

“There are now two sensors fitted at the same time in the car. This will likely remain in place for 2021 and beyond. Although, this could be reviewed by the FIA at its sole discretion.”

On the subject of cost, the FIA states that “the purchase price of the fuel flow meter shall not exceed £5000 with a warranty of 100 hours running time. The service cost for any 100 extra hours of running time shall not exceed £500.”

The document states: “Limits have been set for the 2020 season of the championship: (a) eight for the first sensor; (b) four for the second sensor.” The maximum weight of the meter has been set at 400g.