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Old 13-07-2004, 22:09   #235
Graham
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Re: Formula One Motor Racing

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Originally Posted by homealone
I'm at a loss to think how any mechanical 'boost' could be given, without compromising engine reliability (e.g. by raising the rev limiter), or fuel consumption.
The point is, though, that it's only temporary. If the engine was revving at that speed all through the race or consuming fuel at that rate, then it would be too much, but we're probably only talking of a boost for a matter of a few seconds.