Allison: regulations 2014 years is like a tsunami

Technical Director of Lotus James Ellison stated that changes in the regulations 2014 - the most significant in recent times, and are far superior to those amendments that were adopted in 2009) In this regard, according to him, work on machine 2014 team started two years ago. . .
"The changes are very significant, so it was impossible to leave the analysis at the last minute, " said Ellison. - We started working on the car back in 2011, and not at the end, but much earlier. Of course, since then the rules have made some adjustments, but a large part of the regulations 2014 was there a few years ago."
According to Ellison, changes in the rules is an interesting task for engineers. "Yes, that would be great, " said Ellison. - It is interesting and scary at the same time. Any innovations curious, but what will happen next year... if the changes in 2009 were ripples on the water, then in 2014 I would compare them with the tsunami".
Ellison acknowledged that the factory team, Mercedes and Ferrari, who build and chassis, and the motors themselves will get in this situation some advantage because it is easier to adapt to the new rules. But the team Lotus he didn't cause any concern, because in working with minder, supplying engines to four teams, also has its advantages.
"We don't know what requests to Renault Sport other teams, Ellison said, " but we can get an idea of whether the direction in which we move, and how it is convenient for the other, as teams can't contradict each other.
In most cases, it is clear that the team are moving in the same direction as the principles of design are the same, so you could even argue that Renault Sport has an advantage over the others, because they have at their disposal more engineers who think on the problem of developing a new motor and provide feedback.
Ellison also said that the motormen Renault give all our clients equal attention, rather than being concentrated at Red Bull Racing. "I think one of the best parties Renault that they are completely impartial, " said Ellison. - They will be happy if all their customers will be able to fight each other for pole, and don't really prefer any one of the teams.
In addition, they are well aware that the ultimate goal is to create a machine that works well, not the engine, which works well. So they very carefully study our comments and suggestions, and to use them when designing a motor. So we certainly feel how much attention we pay to Renault".
However, Ellison did not agree that the current rules limiting the number of tests will prevent the testing of new vehicles in 2014. According to him, the task of compiling a season in the current circumstances, "more than achievable."
"From the point of view of reliability, the three test sessions is enough, " said Ellison. Modern dynamic stands very effective in this sense, and allow you to answer the question, dependable do you have the engine, transmission and most of the transmission. The only question that remains in front of you before production machines - operation of cooling systems.
But the wind tunnel capable of giving you the answer to most questions required to send the car to the track, so that the tests you just have to make sure that everything works exactly as you'd expect. So Yes, I think that should be enough".