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Posted: March 16 2008 09:32 PM
 
len bergeron (aka 37tin) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
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Anybody know what fuel is used in formula 1, I think it's gas and 10% bio, got a 6 pack (beer) bet on this one,,,
 
 
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Posted by dixie  -  03/16/2008 10:01 PM
though they used methnol.
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Posted by Starfire  -  03/16/2008 10:08 PM
There is no standard fuel for Formula 1 racing. The base fuel is gasoline with a cocktail of additives which are blended for each location in the circuit. The blends do not include alcohol/methanol as a portion of the cocktail of additives.
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Posted by blksheep  -  03/16/2008 10:29 PM
Wow,..........blends, additives, portions of cocktails,.....................I need a beer.


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Posted by bigdude  -  03/16/2008 10:58 PM
I was told they run methanol also-how about those fires that they get that you cant see burning in the daylight? Sounds like the good stuff.
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Posted by 37tin  -  03/16/2008 11:08 PM
Ya me too!! got 5 left, ahh!! I think I can handle them on 2'nd thought..That's the magic word, GAS,,that's what I was looking for, thanks ol boy owe ya one.........
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Posted by Starfire  -  03/16/2008 11:12 PM
The word!


"The fuel used in F1 cars is fairly similar to ordinary gasoline, albeit with a far more tightly controlled mix. Formula One fuel cannot contain compounds that are not found in commercial gasoline, in contrast to alcohol-based fuels used in American open-wheel racing. Blends are tuned for maximum performance in given weather conditions or different circuits. During the period when teams were limited to a specific volume of fuel during a race, exotic high-density fuel blends were used which were actually heavier than water, since the energy content of a fuel depends on its mass density."


More word:

"F1 will begin experimenting with biofuels next year*, when at least 5.75 percent of the fuel used in racing must come from renewable sources. Looking ahead to 2011, the FIA wants exhaust gases and heat generated by the cars' 2.4 liter, eight-cylinder engines captured and used for propulsion."

*2008 racing season
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Posted by 37tin  -  03/16/2008 11:16 PM
Hey bigdude I just won a 6pack,,,Go away!!!!!
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Posted by 37tin  -  03/17/2008 12:08 AM
I got something wrong with this computer, post times not right.. hot topics went back to 03--04, shutting off
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Posted by Starfire  -  03/17/2008 12:59 AM
Yup, someone needs to jump on packing the data bases before this sucker crashes big time.
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Posted by sloper38  -  03/17/2008 05:14 AM
Indy cars etc use methanol, not F1, just to make sure we've got that straight. F1 GP was on here yesterday, no idea who won.
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Posted by bigdude  -  03/17/2008 09:19 AM
I stand corrected-now that I think about it -it was indy cars that used it. And I hope the beer gives you gas.
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Posted by 37tin  -  03/17/2008 11:20 AM
Your wish came true!!!(Buurp),,
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Posted by ol bear  -  03/17/2008 11:23 AM
USAC MIDGETS USE METH TOO........... OL BEAR
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Posted by FastCo44  -  03/17/2008 06:58 PM
In F1 each team is partnered to a petrolum company. The fuel that that team will use is blended specifically for that team's engine. The same is true with the engine oil and other fluids. Every ounce of energy is extracted from the "gasoline". They do not use any methanol becuse of the fire danger. The fueling of the car is done under pressure. The fuel rigs are a modified design used for helicopter. They deliver a heck of a lot of fuel in a short amount of time. Plus they have 18 to 20 guys working on the car during the 9 to 12 second pit stop. A fire without flame would be big trouble.
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Posted by 37tin  -  03/17/2008 07:50 PM
Hey! more good stuff,,,,thanks. I wonder if Indy cars will.
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Posted by HenryThe32d  -  03/17/2008 08:59 PM
Tony, Louis Hamilton won yesterday. Several years ago when F1 was in Detroit, a friend purchased a drum of fuel from one of the teams. Everyone that tryed the stuff had nothing but problems with all of the gaskets, seals and rubber in their fuel systems. Wild stuff. I would hate to think what the cost of the stuff they run today is. As I understand the teams supply samples to F1 for approval and have their fuel checked against the samples randomly. With Ferrari's 400 million dollar F1 budget I guess the puel prices are nothing Jack
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