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Bernie to bankroll new engine?

An alternative F1 engine could still be on the cards after Bernie Ecclestone suggested he would pay for its development. Late in 2015 the FIA called for an expression of interest in providing F1 with a budget engine from 2017 onwards after Ferrari vetoed proposals to impose a cost cap on customer supplies of the current V6 hybrid unit. Those proposals appeared to have been shelved after the manufacturers agreed in January to reduce the price they sell their engines for and guarantee all teams a supply to avoid a repeat of the Red Bull saga of 2015. However, the subject looks set to return after Ecclestone hinted he would be willing to pick up the development tab for a new engine to ensure a...
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