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[speed12]

Hi, I've visited these forums and read through many a thread for technical insight previously. First time I've posted here though.

I've been helping improve the physics attributes of a particular simulation. I've herd a lot about F1 engine heating being a problem on the grid. Mechanics often get nervous if a car is stationary for even short periods of time. I was wondering, what sort of heating would be reasonable while the vehicle is stationary and idling.
My estimates have put this at something like 15 degrees celcius per minute range on a day of about 25 degrees. Does this sound reasonable? Obviously heating rate will decrease as the engine gets warmer. Let's assume the base temp is 100 deg C. I would like as much data on F1 engine heat as possible, as my knowledge in this field is pretty basic overall. What kind of oil temperature would start to be 'dangerous' for the life of an F1 engine 110 deg C? There seems to be very little data on this out there.

F1 vehicles seem to be stationary for around an average of 40 seconds after completion of the warm-up lap and start of the race.