Facts about F1 Engines!

Formula 1 engines, also known as power units, are highly advanced and sophisticated pieces of engineering. Here are some key characteristics and features of modern F1 engines:

Hybrid Power Units:

Since 2014, F1 has used hybrid power units, which consist of a 1.6-liter V6 turbocharged engine combined with energy recovery systems. This combination aims to improve efficiency and sustainability while delivering high performance.

V6 Turbocharged Engine

The F1 engine is a V6 configuration, meaning it has six cylinders arranged in a V shape. The displacement is limited to 1.6 liters, and the turbocharger helps increase power by compressing the intake air.

Energy Recovery Systems (ERS)

F1 engines incorporate two energy recovery systems. The first is the Kinetic Energy Recovery System (KERS), which captures energy from braking and stores it in a battery. The second is the Heat Energy Recovery System (ERS-H), which harvests energy from exhaust gases.

4. MGU-K

The Motor Generator Unit-Kinetic (MGU-K) converts kinetic energy from braking into electrical energy, which can be used to power the car or stored for later use. The stored energy can then be deployed to provide an additional power boost during acceleration.