Forward thinkers
The next generation of F1 and Indycars must balance green technology with better racing. It’s a challenge that renowned engineers John Barnard and Mario Illien have been contemplating for years…
A NOVEL SUGGESTION FOR THE G.P. FORMULA.
SIR,—Like many people, the problem of the limitation to be placed on future racing cars has interested me. My suggestion is a mechanical one. Briefly, I suggest that the differential ratio, with a certain specified sized tyre, should be fixed, say at to I. (No overdrives or what-not allowed in the gear boxes). Would-be builders of large engines would find their power negatived by the calamitous possibility of over-revving, etc. I am, yours, etc.,
J. C. DAVIS.
Venblis.