News Details
Todt: We would not have survived without hybridisation
Formula 1's divisive switch to hybrid engines in 2014 was necessary to safeguard the future of the sport, says FIA president Jean Todt. A change that saw F1 move from 2.4 litre, naturally aspirated V8s to 1.6 L hyrbrid-turbos, many observers felt the sport lost part of its appeal with the quieter, more complex, expensive and ecologically-friendly engines. Nevertheless, the sport is now in its seventh year with the power units, and Todt says it had little choice but to move with the times. 'Our sport is unique. It is man against man, machine against machine. But the machine has completely changed over time,' he told Auto Motor und Sport. 'And the world around it too. 'Climate change is at...
Full Story »
Full Story »
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Todt: We thought the records would be very difficult...
They were the first real Formula 1 dream team, Ferrari built around...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Todt: Michael said if Jean leaves I leave…
Jean Todt will go down in history as Ferrari’s most decorated team...
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Todt: "Ferrari today not comparable to when I...
Jean Todt is a big name in Formula 1. He is currently the president of...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Todt is clear about reversed grids: "For me,...
At Monza, Pierre Gasly won a surprising victory. He did this in a season...
5y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP to set minimum salary for riders from 2027
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Aprilia’s MotoGP tech secret: a double duct hidden...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Firestone introducing ENLITEN Technology for 2026...
No description available...
33m ago from Motorsport.com
Barnes: IndyCar officiating is already starting to...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar introduces safety flaps to prevent airborne...
The NTT IndyCar series has detailed a new addition to cars competing in...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar changes tire usage requirements, makes safety...
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans reclaims lead as Oliver...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'It’s hard to take that out' - Paul Scholes names...
Paul Scholes has said Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice ‘looks too...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arteta tells Arsenal to seal £45m transfer after...
Piero Hincapie joined Arsenal on loan at the start of the season, and they...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He’s not influential anymore' - Frank Leboeuf asks...
Former Chelsea centre-back and N pundit Frank Leboeuf reckons Arsenal...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“It’s not a question of weak mentality” -...
Former Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero feels Arsenal are right in...
6h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Horner names the true culprits of his Red Bull exit
Christian Horner has offered a revealing look... Read More »
5h ago from F1i.com
Aston Martin set for long F1 struggle as Honda face bleak...
A former Aston Martin F1 employee has revealed... Read More »
43m ago from GPFans.com
How long before Fernando Alonso and Honda fall out...again?
Fernando Alonso's patience has proven to be thin... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
