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Drivers explain possibilities with IndyCar’s 2024 hybrid system
The hybrid assist unit, which is a common system fitted to the current 2.2-liter engines, will be used in competition next season. The system has been tested at various track disciplines, including short ovals, road courses, street circuits, and superspeedways. The addition of the hybrid system will bring something new to road and street circuits, as well as provide a boost on the ovals. The energy for the hybrid system is traditionally boosted under braking, but for ovals, the energy will regenerate through being in the draft or tucked in traffic before deploying a boost for increased passing opportunities. The deployment of the system adds another item for the driver to manage, along with other controls like the weight jacker and fuel mixture.
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