Posted in: Formula One
Haraze K asked:
Does anybody know the teams that have equipped the new KERS system into their Formula 1 cars in the current season?
Does anybody know the teams that have equipped the new KERS system into their Formula 1 cars in the current season?
May 26th 2009
So far Mclaren have it on both cars as do Ferrari and Renault. BMW also have it available to both drivers, Heidfeld has used it in both Melbourne and Sepang, whilst Kubica has yet to use it due to disadvantages it gives heavier drivers such as him, this is due to the weight of the system which ives the heavier drivers hardly any ballast to help the handling of the car.
I think Toyota will have there system up in the next race in China which will be good with the ridiculously long back straight at Shanghai. Cant wait to see Williams’ alternative flywheel system should be interesting.
So far Mclaren probably have the best system which i predicted in a question before the season and got a few thumbs down?
May 29th 2009
Right now
Ferrari, McLaren, Half of BMW, Renault and Toro Rosso
June 1st 2009
There are currently 7 cars running KERS at the moment. Mclaren, Ferrari, Renault and Nick Heidfeld BMW.