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Budkowski explains Alpine's high attrition rate for exhausts

Alpine executive director, Marcin Budkowski reveals why drivers Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso are getting through so many exhaust systems this season. Quietly, almost under the radar, a new component was added to the list of power unit elements that are strictly limited this season. While we have got used to ICE (internal combustion engine), Turbocharger, MGU-K, MGU-H, Energy Store and Control Electronics, this year saw the addition of Engine Exhaust Systems. While drivers are limited to three ICE, Turbochargers and MGU-Hs this year, they are only allowed two Control Electrics, Energy Store and MGU-Ks. As for the Engine Exhaust Systems, the limit is eight. While the majority of the...
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