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ViktorVaughan @ Jan 15th 2007 11:58AM
Longevity is only a concern as long as the engine completes the minimum number of practices/qualifications/races as set by the FIA rules.
The faster the engine can run, the more it can combust and more power it makes, since displacement and number of cylinders are limited.
>>19,000 RPM?
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>>Can anyone educate me as to why F1 cars have to spin >>so freaking high? Isn't there some point of >>diminishing returns with RPM, after which cranking it >>higher isn't doing much other than speeding wear on >>components?