The brand new Jeddah Corniche Circuit is ready to host the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend: the circuit will put the endothermic part of modern power units under serious stress. The throttle, in fact, will remain open for a very high percentage. However, for Ferrari the lack of horsepower that exists compared to competitors will somehow be compensated for by the hybrid system of the Italian single-seater. The new battery pack and the updates to the the two motor generators has actually increased efficiency, making the energy storage and release phases much more efficient.
The ability to set this system to “distribute” the 120KW available over the course of the session will play a key role in supporting the internal combustion engine at the points where the power “supports” the lap time feedback. In this regard, the historic Italian team has studied a particular pre-mapped configuration that will be tested from the very first laps on Friday practice.
The goal is to optimize ERS support to fully exploit all the potential of the car from the engine side. As underlined in the preview of the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, the support of the MGU-H through the recovery of the enthalpy of the exhaust gases will be more than decisive.
Without a doubt we can define the Arab layout as the most probative ever to fully test all the potential of the hybrid system which, as we know, uses a technology that will be implemented on the PUs from next season. It remains to be seen whether, in qualifying, the distance will remain the same or whether it will be possible to make a step forward in this sense as a success in the race.
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It should also be remembered that during the last three Grands Prix, the technicians in red are testing particular components related to the endothermic components, not regulated by the current technical rules, in order to study the performance with a view to the 2022 Formula 1 season. And apparently, according to the information gathered by funoanalisitecnica.com, there is a positive overall feedback in this regard.
Ultimately, looking at the duel with McLaren for third place in the constructors’ championship, it is clear how the Woking team will have an advantage on this track. The Mercedes engine is the best on the grid and on this track it will be able to express all its qualities. Yet, at Ferrari, they have shown that they can fight on equal terms with the right measures and also in Jeddah, the opportunity to prove it seems to be at hand.
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