News Details
Screaming engines ‘important for F1′ – Heidfeld
Former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld has lamented the loss of F1's familiar scream.
Despite now racing an almost silent Formula E car, the 37-year-old former BMW and Williams driver said loud engine noise should be part of the F1 package.
'When I think of my time in formula one,' said Heidfeld, 'I still hear those engines at 20,000rpm and screaming so loud you have goose bumps.
'That sound is important for formula one,' he told Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 'it is part of the DNA of the series and it's a pity they don't sound like that anymore.
'Even a touring car is louder now,' Heidfeld added.
The German insisted, however, that the sound of F1 and Formula E cannot be compared, just as few...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Heidfeld says screaming engines part of F1 DNA
Former Formula 1 driver Nick Heidfeld has lamented the loss of the...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Screaming engines important for F1 says Heidfeld
Former F1 driver Nick Heidfeld has lamented the loss of F1's familiar...
10y ago from GrandPrix.com
Ferrari want 'heavy metal' noise
New Ferrari boss Maurizio Arrivabene has demanded F1 makes a noise 'like...
10y ago from SkySports.com
Illien says tweaks would make V6 engines louder
Mario Illien says it is possible tweaks to the current generation of...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Czech GP: Francesco Bagnaia questions his...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
How Jorge Martin's first day back with Aprilia in...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez leads the way in second Brno MotoGP...
The complex interchangeable conditions sees Marc Marquez lead the field...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez scrapes into Q2 at MotoGP Czech Grand...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood tops opening IndyCar practice on slick...
IndyCar travels north of the Canadian border this weekend to tackle the...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel cleared to race in Toronto
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kyle Kirkwood says people should appreciate Alex...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Taylor Barnard rejected McLaren IndyCar and WEC offers...
Taylor Barnard has turned down the chance to race for Arrow McLaren in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Sensational Solberg leads Rally Estonia!
It may be just a one-off outing in Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR Yaris...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Oliver Solberg continues dream Rally1 return to extend...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg stuns WRC field to lead Rally Estonia...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Sources: Man United still in the race to sign...
Manchester United remain in the race for the potential transfer of...
47m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Real Madrid Transfer News Roundup: Arsenal eyeing 80m...
Real Madrid have been quite active in the transfer market this summer, and...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal accidentally confirm next signing during Noni...
Arsenal appear to have accidentally confirmed the arrival of Cristhian...
17m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'The conversations are continuing' - Fabrizio Romano...
Arsenal and Sporting CP are reportedly battling over 7 million of the...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Oscar Piastri makes 'conflicted' Lando Norris F1 title...
Oscar Piastri is battling McLaren team-mate Lando... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Fred Vasseur reveals Charles Leclerc Ferrari instruction...
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has explained how he... Read More »
36m ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 News Today: Verstappen heading for Red Bull exit as...
Former F1 driver Ralf Schumacher has suggested... Read More »
17m ago from GPFans.com
