[2ndclasscitizen]

Originally Posted by hightower99

Only in the sense that pnuematic closing allows a much higher redline (currently 19000RPM)

I doubt that the electric solenoids used in this system would be able to obtain the same high redline... I bet they hit serious limitations before 10000RPM.

Note: F1 engines still use conventional cam systems to open the valves. They use a pneumatic system to close the valves (instead of conventional spring systems).

Technically you could replace the springs in the cam less system with pneumatic closing systems but I doubt the solenoids could open the valves fast enough and cycle fast enough to get to 19000RPM.

That's true, but it's only a new technology, and has only been developed for road car usage. I'd say once it can be miniaturised and made to run at high rpm it'll find it's way to F1.

There's better tech than valve springs now anyway. Desmo FTW.