[IndyIan]

Originally Posted by NeilBlanchard

Hi,

Ferrari was the first to use these aero "hubcaps" but other teams now use them, including Mercedes McLaren:


Next year, F1 cars will have to be hybrids:
Information on the hybrid Formula 1 drivetrain from Torotrak and Xtrac - AutoblogGreen

Thanks for link Neil, I wasn't aware that they were doing this for the next season. From what I understand of the regulations they will get upto 80hp extra for 6 seconds or less hp spread out over a longer time.
I am so glad they are doing this! IMHO batteries basically suck for hybrids anyways and F1 teams will get the most efficient and lightest flywheel system sorted out very quickly.
I imagine a constant speed "pulse and glide" will be possible with this system when it gets put in production cars.
Very cool!
Ian