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Mercedes expects its engines to roar in 2016

Mercedes technical chief Paddy Lowe has backed up Williams Pat Symonds' comments that F1's 2016 challengers will be noticeable louder due to the new exhaust regulations. Since the new generation of Formula 1 began in 2014 with the introduction of V6 turbo engines with hybrid technology the powertrains have continually been criticised for a lack of noise compared to its predecessors. Last week Chief Technical Officer at Williams Symonds explained due to the revised exhaust regulations he expects the engines to be a little louder. The change in technical regulations means the engines must include two wastegate pipes in its exhaust system rather than just one. Lowe has supported his rival's...
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