News Details
FIA to launch tender for new F1 engine supplier
FIA to launch tender for new F1 engine supplier The FIA has agreed to launch a tender process for a new parallel engine formula. That is the claim of Germany's Auto Motor und Sport, reporting that Bernie Ecclestone has managed to convince FIA president Jean Todt. Ecclestone, backed by his old sparring partner Max Mosley, has made clear that he thinks the current 1.6 litre, V6 ‘power unit' rules are ruining F1 because they are expensive, Mercedes is dominating and car manufacturers are effectively running the sport politically. So, for 2017, the FIA will open a tender for an independent supplier of 2.2 litre, twin-turbo V6 engines, which will be an affordable EUR 6 million and fully...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ecclestone and Mosley call for independent engine...
German broadcaster ZDF has published a joint interview involving Formula...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Red Bull trying to convince Honda to supply engines
Red Bull are hoping to convince Honda and McLaren to allow it to use the...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Extra exhausts will improve F1 sound says Mercedes...
Mercedes' F1 engine chief is confident changes to the regulations will...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Are F1's engine makers too strong?
Bernie Ecclestone, Max Mosley and Adam Parr have all in recent days voiced...
9y ago from SkySports.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Everything we learned in a mixed up Friday at the...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Maverick Vinales considers withdrawing from remaining...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati “surprised” by VR46 claims over Francesco...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta: Ducati recovery “a matter of time”...
No description available...
14h 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...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher to make IndyCar test debut with Rahal...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher set for IndyCar test with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it will bring in Mick...
1w 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...
1w 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
'For sure' – Mikel Arteta backs 'astronomical'...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted he could see Bukayo Saka...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal 'interested' in highly-rated defender,...
Arsenal are interested in signing the AC Milan prodigy, Davide Bartesaghi....
6h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Gives you always the possibility to count on him' -...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has admitted that Myles Lewis-Skelly is a...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal vs West Ham preview: Arteta issues Gabriel...
No description available...
11h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
TECH CORNER: Mercedes and Red Bull introduce upgrades at...
Although the 2025 F1 season is nearing its... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
MotoGP MATHS: Key numbers behind Marquez's seventh title
Although there are five more MotoGP rounds to... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
REACTIONS: What did drivers have to say after the opening...
Oscar Piastri was the quickest driver come the... Read More »
1h ago from F1Technical.net
