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Ferrari engine chief says he's not to blame for woes

Luca Marmorini has criticised his former team for asking him to build a smaller power unit than those designed by Mercedes and Renault because the smaller size, albeit down on power, would award them better aerodynamics, making up for the power deficit. The Italian oversaw Ferrari's V6 power unit development programme but, with the team scoring just two podiums so far, he was forced out during a reshuffle in July. Speaking to journalist Leo Turrini, Marmorini revealed the decision came from chief designer Nikolas Tombazis who assured him that a smaller unit would allow for better aerodynamics which would make up for any power loss. "In short, it was made ​​out that all the...
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