News Details
F1 bosses 'fooled' by teams to increase fuel limit - Szafnauer
Force India COO Otmar Szafnauer says Mercedes' rivals lobbied Formula 1's bosses to increase race fuel limit in 2019 only to play catch-up with the German manufacturer. The FIA had allowed an increase of fuel capacity from 100kg to 2015kg for 2017 to account for the new-spec cars' extra downforce and drag levels. But teams convinced the governing body to add an extra 5kg for next year, contending that the practice of fuel saving was a negative for the sport. However, Szafnauer puts the new rule down to poor gamesmanship from Mercedes' frustrated rivals who simply haven't done a good enough job on the engine front according to the Force India manager. "We were given a target for good...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Drivers back decision to lift fuel allowance for 2019
Formula 1 agreed last week to raise the fuel allowance from 2019,...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alonso Doubts Fuel Allowance Increase will Create...
Fernando Alonso does not think increasing the fuel level allowance in...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Magnussen: Fuel increase no guarantee of flat-out...
Kevin Magnussen is happy that the increased fuel level in Formula 1 from...
7y ago from Crash.net
Increased Fuel Allowance Puts End to Fuel Saving From...
Formula 1 drivers will be able to use their engines at full power for...
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Has Yamaha ditched its triplane aero for Ducati-style...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Exclusive: Honda signs Fabio Quartararo for 2027...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Exclusive: Jorge Martin finalising two-year Yamaha...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Sepang shakedown test: Schedule, riders and how...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Cindric returns to Team Penske for 2026 as...
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Tim Cindric returns to Penske in race strategist role
Team Penske has announced the strategist line-up for its 2026 IndyCar...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
D.C. race "would be massive opportunity for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Briscoe to coach RLL drivers, fueling speculation...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that it has brought on two...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Rally USA return edges closer for 2027 as WRC plans...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
The three-word message Arteta gave Arsenal players...
Arsenal manager Michel Arteta gave an important message to his players...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Gary Lineker predicts whether Arsenal can win...
England legend Gary Lineker has backed Arsenal to win the UEFA Champions...
15m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Fabrizio Romano says Arsenal star flying out today to...
Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko is reportedly flying out today to...
15m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Dowman pre-agrees professional Arsenal contract for...
Arsenal teenager Max Dowman has signed a pre-agreement for a professional...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
LIVE: 2026 F1 Barcelona Pre-Season Test - Day 5
The fourth day of on-track action for F1 in 2026... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
New FIA rule can stop Mercedes F1 domination in 2026
Sky Sports F1 pundit Ted Kravitz has revealed a... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Aston rolls out radical Newey car, Mercedes ‘shocks'
Jan.30 Aston Martin finally joined Formula 1's... Read More »
3h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
