Paolo Filisetti casts an eye over the upcoming changes being made to F1 cars’ performance at the Monaco Grand Prix.
The F1 season has revealed challenges with the 50:50 power split between the internal combustion engine and new batteries, particularly in energy harvesting and super-clipping issues.
The upcoming Monaco Grand Prix presents a unique track layout ideal for energy harvesting due to frequent braking and short straights beneficial for electric charge use.
This event shifts the focus to maximizing electric power output at lower speeds and adapting to the track’s characteristics with no aerodynamic “Straight Mode” activation zones.
The FIA’s decision to allow Overtake Mode for overtaking opportunities despite no drag-reduction system activation illustrates a safety-conscious approach for Monaco.
A specific electric power usage profile limits power delivery linearly from 200 km/h to 300 km/h, encouraging strategic power management by drivers.
While Overtake Mode permits temporary higher power delivery during overtaking, it sharply reduces power above 300 km/h, enhancing safety measures during high-speed sections like the tunnel exit.
Implementing a different power reduction strategy earlier than usual ensures safety by regulating power delivery at critical speeds, anticipating potentially risky scenarios like the Nouvelle chicane braking zone.
