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Ecclestone claims EU could help push alternative F1 engine through

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone thinks the European Union could get involved if manufacturers get together to block plans for an alternative engine. As revealed by Motorsport.com, the FIA surprised teams on Friday by issuing a call for expressions of interest from potential budget engine suppliers, which is the first stage of the tender process. The move came even before the F1 Commission had voted on the subject, something that in theory it needs to do because having two engine types in F1 could require significant rule changes for 2017. With the F1 Commission vote appearing to be quite tight, Ecclestone has suggested that if it doesn't get through, then the body could get overruled by...
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