# Questions about that new technology in F1 racing

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**Created:** [November 9, 2009, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/questions-about-that-new-technology-in-f1-racing/516911 "2009-11-09T16:33:08Z")\
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I am not a fan of F1 Racing, so I did not follow the season very much. However, I’m curious about that new energy-recovery technology that was used, so now that the season is over:

1. what is the consensus on that new energy-recovery technology?

2. I seem to remember there was two implementations of it, which one is favored if any, any manufacturer planning a switch for next season? Will it even be used again next year?

3. what is the probability that these energy-recovery methods could compete with the current technology for hybrid passenger cars.