Interesting...
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...v3n8BJm4u.html
Do F1 cars have onboard fire systems?
Kimi puts out his own fire...
Interesting...
https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...v3n8BJm4u.html
Do F1 cars have onboard fire systems?
Yes they do. And like has been mentioned before---depends on the fire fuel source as to just how effective/ineffective they are.Originally Posted by EricP
Clearly.
I hope Kimi keeps racing. Seems like a quality guy. Cut a bit from a more hands-on era...
When you are a rally driver, you get used to being self reliant.
“Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty.” -Peter Egan
That's what your navigator is for
They do but drivers tend to either forget them (not the case in this instance) or they don't want to flood the cockpit with AFFF or Halon for an engine fire.
That makes sense but I'd think F1 would have an area specific option. On an engine only option.
Nope. F1 requires that all systems/nozzles discharge simultaneously. They require that at least 95% of the bottle's contents be discharged in no less than 10 seconds and no more than 30 seconds. They also require that triggering the "E" switch on the exterior of the car cut power and discharge the fire system at the same time.
I think ya'll are expecting a whole lot more of a visible reaction when the system is triggered than what's apparent. The primary goal is to buy time so the driver can get out of the car. If the goal was to extinguish the fire, no matter the location and fuel source you're going to need a bigger bottle, a lot bigger bottle.
Your navigator is for digging you out and keeping time while he is digging!That's what your navigator is for
“Racing makes heroin addiction look like a vague wish for something salty.” -Peter Egan
Fait enough. Makes sense.I think ya'll are expecting a whole lot more of a visible reaction when the system is triggered than what's apparent. The primary goal is to buy time so the driver can get out of the car. If the goal was to extinguish the fire, no matter the location and fuel source you're going to need a bigger bottle, a lot bigger bottle.
From the F1 Technical Regulations
14.1.1 All cars must be fitted with a fire extinguishing system which will discharge into the cockpit and into the engine compartment.
14.1.2 Any extinguishant listed in the Appendix to the Technical Regulations is permitted.
14.1.3 The quantity of extinguishant may vary according to the type of extinguishant used, a list of quantities maybe found in the Appendix to the Technical Regulations.
14.1.4 When operated, the fire extinguishing system must discharge 95% of its contents at a constant pressure in no less than 10 seconds and no more than 30 seconds. If more than one container with extinguishant is fitted, they must be released simultaneously.
14.1.7 All parts of the extinguishing system must be situated within the survival cell and all extinguishing equipment must withstand fire.
14.1.9 The system must work in any position, even when the car is inverted.
14.1.10 All extinguisher nozzles must be suitable for the extinguishant and be installed in such a way that they are not directly pointed at the driver.
The following extinguishants are approved for use in Formula One cars:
Company Product
SPA Design - SPA Lite
Chubb Fire-Spray Lance
OMP -Ecolife
Total Walther-Microdrop Arc 3x6
HiTech - AFFF
Safety Devices-AFFF
Kingdragon-Hydral AFFF
Werner GmbH -Wema AFFF
Lifeline-Zero 2000
Sparco - Eco?Sir
AP Sport -Exteco
Taifun - Safetydrive III
BRB/QUELL-3M Light Water
FEV-AFFF
-FXG?TEC
Mistec-AFFF
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