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Fernley questions if teams can survive

Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley says he feels some F1 teams will be faced with a battle for survival next year when new engine regulations come into force.From 2014 onwards, the sport will switch to new 1.6-litre turbo-charged engines that replace the current 2.4-litre V8 units.While the new engines are set to be 'greener', they are also set to be noticeably more expensive than the units they replace – which Fernley insisted would put some teams under huge financial pressure."You shouldn't underestimate the resolve of Formula One teams, they are incredibly resilient and probably will come through," he told Reuters. "But to add to the level of costs to the...
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