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Ecclestone wants to impose V8s in F1 for 2016
Bernie Ecclestone says Formula 1 should go ahead and bring back V8 engines next year, even without the consent from the teams. As reported by Motorsport.com last week, Ecclestone has been looking for a way to find an independent supplier to help ensure that the sport is not totally reliant on Mercedes and Ferrari. That comes as Red Bull and Toro Rosso continue without an engine for next year and F1 faces having a reduced field. In addition to a return to V8s – either from Cosworth or Renault - Ecclestone potentially has access to a low-budget twin-turbo V6, which would use a basic KERS system. A change for next year would require unanimous agreement of the teams, but a bullish Ecclestone...
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