As an idea, why not cap engine performance (torque, rpm, bhp, etc - I'm sure there's more parameters I should be aware of), but allow engines to be developed which are less thirsty. It would be advantageous to reduce fuel use, so engine manufactures like cosworth or mercedes, would have an active interest in producing 'greener' engines over time, so the sport would progressively reduce fuel use over time.
http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/92510 They're set to discuss 1.6 V6 engines today with a view to using them in 2014.
I think they just want any kind of change because they feel they've been frozen at a disadvantage. I think they'd be prepared to hang on for one more year as Red Bull are winning with their engines. Do people think the technical changes for 2013 will still go ahead as planned, or be delayed to 2014 to come in with the new engines?
Really? With Renault's position in the consumer market vs. Ferrari and Mercedes I thought their position was due more to commercial than competitive demands on them. I think it would be useful to bring in most or all of the remaining technical changes in 2013 rather than a really big big bang in 2014.
Best news i've heard all week. I wonder if the FIA will let them run at 1000bhp, like they did in the 80's.
Actually, i think you're the first to say it. I hadn't even thought of it. Great point you've made. How are the smaller teams going to be able finance engine developemnet?
I'd assume about 15-16000 rpm. It's in the middle of the two constants, the current 19000 and the previously proposed 12000 rpm.
