News Details
FIA's 'alternative' engine rejected by F1 commission
The FIA's plan to introduce a cheap, independent engine for the 2017 season took a hit on Tuesday when it was rejected by the Formula One Commission. The governing body has proposed that F1 adopt an alternative engine, based on a 2.5-litre, twin-turbo V6, producing roughly 900hp, which will be run alongside the current hybrid-V6 power units but at a grealty reduced cost. It's aimed at giving those struggling financially an escape from the current power units, which cost around £18 million ($26m) annually. Whilst also providing Red Bull with an answer to its struggle to source a competitive engine. However the idea has hit strong opposition from both Ferrari and Mercedes in...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Cosworth will not apply for Alternative Engine tender
The FIA’s intentions to bring in an alternative engine to Formula 1 are...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Ilmor, AER respond to FIA's alternative engine tender
The FIA has received two replies to its call for interest in supplying an...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Another engine builder registers F1 supply interest...
Advanced Engine Research (AER) has joined Ilmor and registered interest...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Ilmor, AER apply for alternative F1 engine tender
Advanced Engine Research has joined Ilmor Engineering in responding to the...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha and Pramac unveil 2025 MotoGP bikes in Kuala...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha and Pramac display 2025 MotoGP liveries
On Friday, Yamaha and its satellite team, Pramac Racing, displayed its...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
KTM already working on 2027 MotoGP rules as it...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
KTM riders Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta discuss 2025...
Factory KTM riders Brad Binder and Pedro Acosta discuss their respective...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Penske President Tim Cindric to reduce leadership role
Team Penske announced on Friday afternoon that long-time President Tim...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Team Penske's Tim Cindric steps back from his...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
PREMA completes first on-track IndyCar test session
PREMA Racing conducted its first on-track test session in IndyCar earlier...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Zak Brown: IndyCar "should slipstream on the back...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Fourmaux to keep ‘head on shoulders’ after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
The five big takeaways from the WRC Rally Monte Carlo
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Solberg handed penalty for drifting on Monaco GP...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Not as if they've just realized what they're missing'...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Premier League GW24 predictions: Arsenal to win...
Sports Mole takes on Glenn Smyth - a member of rock'n'roll blast band...
3h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Liverpool boss Arne Slot claims Arsenal use same set...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and more: Jamie Carragher...
No description available...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Brake Failure Caused Lewis Hamilton's First Ferrari Crash
Lewis Hamilton’s pre-season crash during... Read More »
1h ago from Formula1News.co.uk
Reason behind Hamilton Ferrari crash revealed as health...
The reason behind Lewis Hamilton's first Ferrari... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Hamilton’s detailed adjustments with Ferrari in Barcelona
Details have emerged on Lewis Hamilton’s... Read More »
5h ago from F1i.com
