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Mercedes expects 'significant increases' in F1 engine sound
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Mercedes executive director Paddy Lowe says the new-for-2016 exhaust rules “will work” in delivering “significant increases” in engine noise. Since their introduction in 2014, the 1.6-litre V6 turbocharged power units have been much maligned, with disgruntled fans bemoaning the lower sound of the current engines compared to their normally aspirated V8 predecessors. The latest turbos have had only one exhaust pipe out of the back of the car so far, but this year’s regulations state teams must use at least one extra pipe for the wastegate, with up to two additional pipes allowed. Speaking in Mercedes F1’ latest video, Lowe explains how this will help enhance...
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