On: F1 2014: All aboard the 'power train' - new rules explained

[mbell]

> Not to mention it would increase the possibility of the fuel pre-igniting inside the combustion chamber.

Detonation isn't all that much of a concern with F1 engines. When running at 15,000-18,000rpm there just isn't enough time for pre-ignition to occur.

[_dp9d → mbell]

Also, the article says they're moving to direct injection, so only gets into the chamber at the instant it's supposed to ignite.