News Details
Loophole allows engine development
A loophole in F1's regulations is set to allow Ferrari, Renault and Mercedes to develop their engines throughout the 2015 season.
Engine development was a hot topic in the latter months of 2014 as Ferrari and Renault pushed to have the engine freeze lifted in a bid to close the gap to Mercedes.
And although that never materialised, a loophole in the regulations means they will be permitted to develop their units throughout this year's Championship.
Poor wording in the technical regulations failed to set a specific date for when permitted changes to their 2014 engines - made post season - would need to stop in 2015.
An FIA spokesman told Autosport: "It was always envisaged, although...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
In-season engine development gets green light for '15
The FIA has told Formula 1's three engine manufacturers that they can...
10y ago from TheF1Times.com
FIA allows 2015 F1 engine upgrades but not for Honda
Honda has been left out as rival Formula 1 engine suppliers prepare to...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Honda excluded as engine upgrades allowed in 2015
McLaren Group
F1 newcomer Honda has been left out as rival engine...
10y ago from F1Zone.net
McLaren-Honda back in-season engine development
McLaren-Honda's racing director Eric Boullier fears Mercedes will enjoy a...
10y ago from TheF1Times.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How Alex Marquez won the MotoGP Spanish GP the Marc...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha set to confirm new inline-four MotoGP engine at...
Yamaha admits it is likely to use its updated inline-four MotoGP engine...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Joan Mir confirms new Honda engine sees improvement in...
Joan Mir confirmed that Honda's new engine has shown improvements in 'all...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pedro Acosta did have surgery for arm-pump syndrome...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ericsson narrowly tops opening IndyCar practice...
The NTT IndyCar Series headed out on track at Barber Motorsports Park...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar hybrid weight set to make two stop strategy...
The NTT IndyCar Series is visiting Barber Motorsports Park this weekend,...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Felix Rosenqvist still feels like a rookie after 100...
This weekend at Barber Motorsports Park, Felix Rosenqvist will start his...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Felix Rosenqvist feels closer to victory as he...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally Portugal set to feature record-equaling WRC...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Hyundai was 'clearly unprepared' for WRC Canary...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota Gazoo Racing's silver lining
Toyota Gazoo Racing has a silver lining, literally. Not content with a...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'seriously considering'...
Chelsea are reportedly 'seriously considering' a summer approach for a...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reveals 'confident' William...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta reveals he is 'confident' about William...
6h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola explains why it is...
Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola has explained why it is 'very difficult'...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
‘A big, big talent’: Arteta excited by Dowman’s...
t;li>‘Let’s see how this evolves. He is doing the right...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Legality of Mercedes F1 car questioned at Miami Grand Prix
Alex Albon has questioned the legality of... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Max Verstappen facing late FIA penalty at Miami Grand Prix
Max Verstappen has been summoned by the stewards... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
LIVE: 2025 F1 Miami Grand Prix - Free Practice
Follow along with all the live action for the... Read More »
11h ago from RacingNews365.com
