Maybe I'm just being a bit thick here, but is it just me who is struggling with understanding exactly what is up with this?
I understand the maximum of 5 new bits thing, but it's the penalties that's getting me….
In 2014, the 'power unit' is divided into six separate modules, with a maximum of five examples of each permitted to be used.
These elements are the internal combustion engine, the motor generator unit-kinetic, the motor generator unit-heat, the energy store, the turbocharger and the control electronics
On the first occasion a sixth example of any of the six parts is used, it will trigger a 10-place penalty, although five-place penalties will be given for any subsequent use of a sixth element.
This pattern will continue for the seventh and any subsequent elements, with the first use earning a 10-place penalty and the subsequent ones five places
… Now, I've been watching f1 for many years. So are those in charge trying to get rid of the 'old' fans by confusing us?
Basically, once you break into your new box of spares, you will never be free of penalties even when you've been penalised already previously for changing the part? is this actually happening or am I understanding wrongly?
Edited by F1 Mike, 02 January 2014 - 02:40.