Chris

According to @wearetherace Mercedes and Red Bull are taking advantage of an emergency power reduction rule in qualifying to bypass the MGU-K power reduction rates. They are able to go from full MGU-K deployment to zero and bypass the gradual ramp-down rate in power as is mandated in normal operation. It is used right at the end of their qualifying laps to squeeze every bit of performance out before crossing the line. With the engine suddenly dropping all its power at the end of a lap and subsequently slowing to let faster cars through, the lack of RPMs and boost pressure would cause the car to go into anti-stall. Verstappen has referred to it as a "glitch" in some instances. It does not change how much energy they can spend. It just ensures they use all of it before crossing the line, not leaving anything in reserve. The emergency mode has a lockout time of 60 seconds after the SECU registers the use of it, thus disincentivizing it in racing conditions and effectively keeping it constrained to qualifying. This trick, while not intended for competitive use, is currently accepted by the FIA, although recent safety concerns at Suzuka may prompt future intervention. Following discussions with the FIA, Mercedes chose not to use this method for the remainder of the Japan weekend. the-race.com/formula-1/new-…

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