2014 Formula 1 Cars Are Getting Faster and Their Engines More Reliable

The last two Formula One grands prix, in the United States and Brazil, provided further evidence that the new generation of cars, powered by hybrid V6 engines, are closing in on the performance levels of their V8-powered predecessors. At the same time, reliability is increasing as the teams learn the intricacies of the new power units.In Austin two weeks ago, Nico Rosberg's pole-clinching qualifying lap was 0.271 seconds quicker than Sebastian Vettel's pole lap from the 2013 race. Then, last weekend in Sao Paulo, Lewis Hamilton's fastest lap during the race was 1.881 seconds faster than the best lap from 2013 at the Interlagos circuit, set by Mark Webber.The Brazilian Grand Prix actually marked the second time this season that the fastest r...

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