News Details

Manufacturers propose Formula 1 engine freeze

Formula 1 engine makers are proposing that development of the hybrid technology be frozen for performance and cost reasons. According to Auto Motor und Sport, the idea is being championed by Renault, who are struggling to compete with the top three teams both in terms of performance and budget. 'With the budget cap and a fairer distribution of money, two of our demands are met,' boss Cyril Abiteboul said. 'But that's not enough for us. 'From 2021 onwards, engine development should also be frozen. By then, everyone will be at a similar level anyway.' Mercedes' Toto Wolff said he would not object to a freeze, 'If we find on a calibrated test bench that the power and torque of the four...
Full Story »
5y ago from GrandPrix247.com 0
Share

You May Also Be Interested In...

Renault's possible engine upgrade could give them an...

It has been reported by French Formula 1 outlet F1Only.fr that...
5y ago from GPBlog.com

Carmakers propose F1 engine freeze

Aug.22 F1 engine makers are proposing that development of the hybrid...
5y ago from OneStopStrategy.com

Renault have worst points swing, McLaren big improvers

The summer break is the perfect time to take stock of team performance...
5y ago from PlanetF1.com

Haas unlikely to risk a rookie driver next season –...

Haas team boss Guenther Steiner has said the team are unlikely to take...
5y ago from MotorsportWeek.com

Elsewhere On The Network

Popular On MGPToday.com

Marc Marquez fastest in first MotoGP Austria practice

Marc Marquez continued his dominant form to once again top the timesheets...

MotoGP riders divided over ‘easy' stability...

MotoGP has introduced a significant new electronic update to the...
16m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...

Popular On IndyCarToday.com

McLaren to auction future F1, IndyCar and WEC cars in...

McLaren is to auction future F1, IndyCar and World Endurance Championship...

IndyCar Portland – Race Results

The final road course event of the 2025 IndyCar season was contested on...

Chip Ganassi: ‘We’re spoiled’ having drivers...

Alex Palou clinched the 2025 NTT IndyCar Series title over the weekend,...

Popular On TotalWRC.com

Kalle Rovanperä hits the jackpot

Kalle Rovanperä and Jonne Halttunen finally won Rally Finland, laying to...

Popular On GunnersToday.com

'They need…' – Former Arsenal star makes...

Former Arsenal defender Mikael Silvestre has commented on the Gunners'...
46m ago from CaughtOffside.com

Who comes top? Man Utd bottom half?! Supercomputers...

Are Liverpool destined to retain the title? Could Manchester United really...
1h ago from SkySports.com

Comments

Hottest News

Martin Brundle highlights George Russell contract...

George Russell is looking to confirm his place on... Read More »
56m ago from RacingNews365.com

European F1 track ready for calendar return after...

This European F1 track has hosted the sport twice... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com

F1's Love Island 2.0: Wive to Survive

Sources suggest we may never have been more back.... Read More »
36m ago from GPFans.com

Recent News


2014 GPToday.com
GPToday.com is not responsible for the news headlines and associated descriptions and images it indexes, the content of externally linked sites or the comments & postings of its users.

This website is unofficial and is not associated in any way with the Formula One group of companies. F1, FORMULA ONE, FORMULA 1, FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP, GRAND PRIX and related marks are trade marks of Formula One Licensing B.V.