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Which is the best car out there?
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07-26-2012, 02:40 PM
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Flistelib
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I don't know, I have a feeling you're going to see a Red Bull on pole in Hungary.
I believe that is a distinct possibility, but I can't help thinking that losing their low end torque advantage, and the loss of exhaust acceleration over the components while off throttle may unbalance the car and cause less efficient acceleration out of lower speed corners and more sliding through high speed corners with wheel spin that may cause added tire wear that wasn't a problem with their previous engine maping tweaks. This is just speculation, and even if true they may be able to compensate by a change in gearing, and suspension/rake adjustments. Plus the entire package works well aerodynamically, and the loss may be only minimal.
One thing I didn't mention is that what was thought to be Ferraris biggest design flaw may actually have turned into a substantial asset. Their front end pull rod suspension and its soft ride, improved aero flow, and lower CoG combined with improved exhaust/diffuser sealing at the rear end, as well as improved front wing efficiency allows them to run more rake (not as much as Red Bull) and this is IMconsideredO starting to pay dividends. Even Massa is more comfortable with the balance.
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