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I wouldn't say that. They're not pushed to the absolute limits on boost to save costs (so that the teams don't need a new engine each race).

The F1 engines couldn't run for as long as the IndyCar engines do.

Mostly because F1 engines are build to last a set number of kilometers, also, infinitely more complex, so easier to break.

The V6's in Indycar are great engines, but they're not that special in terms of tech. They're just normal racing engines. As I said, I hope F1 runs them after we end the current nightmare in 2020, but Merc will be a problem in getting there.
 
I count about 5 separate times Dixon's head was less than a foot away from a serious impact, lucky boy and thank goodness for that.
 
What are those safety cells made of? Wow

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I can believe he walked away from that. Thank God for the advancements racing has produced.
 
Can't watch...lack of Sunhi is killing me.

Yeah, Sunhi should really have a second in command that takes over when he's not available. Missed him in other threads as well this weekend :D

Horrible crash though.

Dixon's livery reminded me a lot of the 96-97 Williams F1 car, on a totally unrelated note.
 
Mostly because F1 engines are build to last a set number of kilometers, also, infinitely more complex, so easier to break.

The V6's in Indycar are great engines, but they're not that special in terms of tech. They're just normal racing engines. As I said, I hope F1 runs them after we end the current nightmare in 2020, but Merc will be a problem in getting there.

Renault too.
 
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