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Mercedes report 'significant' increase in engine noise

Formula 1 will be 'significantly' louder in 2016, according to Mercedes technical boss Paddy Lowe, who noted that during lab tests of the new exhaust layout that there is a big difference. The sport has attempted to address the 'noise issue' after the introduction of new hybrid V6 power units led to a much quieter engine note, something fans have been very vocal about over the past two seasons. A regulation change will introduce a second (or optional third) exhaust outlet purely for exhaust gases. Previously these gases were passing through the turbo wastegate, which greatly reduces the volume. Lowe is confident fans will be treated to a much louder F1 in the future....
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