[jyl]

The bigger KERS is going to be interesting - figure the current 2.4L V8 make about 800HP (?), the current KERS can add 80HP (+10%) for 5 sec/lap, suppose the turbo 1.6L V6 makes the same 800HP but the new KERS adds 160HP (+20%) for 25 sec/lap (nearly 1/3 of a typical lap). Clearly to win you'll need your KERS working - it won't be optional any more.

I'd like to see the restrictions on KERS get unleashed, that is technology that we could really use in road cars. I'd like an extra 100HP on demand - call it electric NOX if you like.

The 2.4L V8s have been cool but have been "frozen" technology, I'm not sure what they have developed there that is useful for future road cars.