KERS should only return to the F1 grid next year if every car is fitted with the energy-recovery technology.<\/p>\n
That is the claim of Sir Frank Williams, whose Grove based team is reportedly keen to see KERS make a comeback in 2011.<\/p>\n
Williams has its own hybrid technology company, whose unique flywheel KERS unit was fitted to the Porsche 911 GT3 R at the recent Nurburgring 24 hour race.<\/p>\n
FIA president Jean Todt is pushing hard for the F1 teams alliance FOTA to overturn its gentleman’s ban on KERS.<\/p>\n
KERS therefore already features in the technical regulations, but – if the FOTA ban is dropped – its use is voluntary.<\/p>\n
“I am a strong supporter of the use of KERS,” Williams is quoted by the Dutch publication formule1.nl.<\/p>\n
“The automotive industry is working on reducing CO2 emissions, and for that reason alone formula one must take the lead.<\/p>\n
“But it should be compulsory — either we all use it, or we all do not,” added Williams.<\/p>\n
Interestingly, the 68-year-old suggested that if Williams does use KERS in F1 next year, it would not be the flywheel system produced by Williams Hybrid Power.<\/p>\n
“Our system works well and is being used by Porsche in long distance races,” he confirmed.<\/p>\n
“But it is bigger than the electrical systems.\u00a0 As we now drive with bigger fuel tanks, it no longer fits in a formula one car.\u00a0 It would make our car like a London double-decker!”<\/p>\n
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