News Details
Ecclestone calls for F1 power unit to be dropped
Bernie Ecclestone says the solution to F1's current financial problems for smaller teams is a change of engine or Mercedes reducing the cost of its power unit. Mercedes has dominated the 2014 season after the introduction of the V6 turbo power units, with Lewis Hamilton taking the drivers' championship as Mercedes won all but three races. However, the increased cost of the new power units have been blamed for the financial issues affecting many teams – with Caterham and Marussia having gone in to administration – and Ecclestone says he will propose a switch back to V8s or V10s at a Strategy Group meeting on Thursday. "We recognise the biggest problem these teams have is the amount...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone still pushing for return to V8 or V10
Bernie Ecclestone has thrown his support behind Red Bull's Christian...
10y ago from TheF1Times.com
Ecclestone pushing for 2016 engine change
Sutton Images Enlarge Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone says he is...
10y ago from espnF1.com
Engine change high on F1 meeting agenda
New F1 turbo engine era not popular with Bernie Ecclestone
Even Niki Lauda...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Mercedes ready to compromise amid engine dispute
Mercedes is reportedly ready to compromise amid the engine regulations...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez went through an “inferno” and came...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia: Fighting Alex Marquez for second...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir reflects on ‘long, tiring journey' to...
Joan Mir and Honda celebrated their first MotoGP podium finish together...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jorge Martin’s collarbone surgery successful but no...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Five IndyCar teams jump start offseason testing at...
Five different IndyCar teams completed a test at Mid-Ohio Sports Car...
7m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher to make IndyCar test debut with Rahal...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher set for IndyCar test with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it will bring in Mick...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Andretti hires ex-Penske director Ron Ruzewski as...
Andretti Global announced on Wednesday that it has hired Ron Ruzewski as...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai WRT on the attack
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team is not taking their 2025 drubbing at...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai call set to boost Ott Tanak’s WRC title...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mandated rest periods at WRC rallies to face FIA vote
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC swaps Sardinia for Rome as home of Rally Italy...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Saka strike seals Arsenal win over Olympiakos
Arsenal made it two wins out of two in the Champions League as Bukayo...
47m ago from SkySports.com
Report: Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea set to battle...
Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo has been linked with a move away from the...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal v Olympiacos – live blog
Join us for live blog coverage of our Champions League clash with...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
'Arteta would rather bench his own dad than bench him'...
Arsenal fans have been left feeling unhappy by the decision of manager...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Cadillac sign former F1 driver to key role
The former Haas F1 driver has been signed to a... Read More »
7h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton absence confirmed at Singapore GP as Ferrari...
F1 legend Lewis Hamilton has not been selected to... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
F1 game set for uncertain future after EA announcement
The future of the beloved F1 games franchise has... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
