FIA open to delaying new F1 engines

[Rob]

(if there already been posted or go in another thread, please Mods do your Abracadabra thing and move it )
By Edd Straw Friday, June 3rd 2011, 14:36 GMT

The FIA has left the door open for the introduction of its 2013 Formula 1 regulations, which include the controversial 1.6-litre turbocharged engines, to be delayed.

The World Motor Sport Council today approved the rules, which include aerodynamic regulations based on those currently in use alongside modifications designed to achieve the target of a 35 per cent reduction in fuel consumption. However, an FIA statement does allow for the possibility of the timing of the rules' introduction to be changed by vote.

Such a vote would be held by the WMSC, but only if F1's stakeholders, which includes the teams and engine manufacturers, demand it.

The statement read: "In consultation with the main stakeholders, and following the outcome of this consultation, a fax vote by the WMSC could be considered by 30 June latest to redefine the implementation date of these technical regulations."

Although the FIA approved the 2013 engine regulations last December, the likes of Ferrari and Cosworth have raised concerns about the cost of developing the power units. At the Turkish Grand Prix, FIA president Jean Todt insisted that the new powerplants would be introduced, although he did allow for a change in policy if some new evidence were to be presented.

The regulations as approved by the WMSC today include an increase of minimum weight to 660kg and a restriction on the height of a car's nose for safety reasons.

The statement listed the rules as follows:

- Power units will be four cylinders, 1.6 litre with high pressure gasoline injection up to 500 bar with a maximum of 12,000 rpm, with extensive energy management and energy recovery systems (now known as ERS), reflecting the decision taken by the WMSC in December 2010

- The aerodynamic regulations have been based on 2011 rules, with modifications in order to improve the aerodynamic efficiency: together with the power train rules, this will enable a 35 per cent reduction in fuel consumption

- The height of the tip of the nose will be limited to ensure better compatibility in a T-bone style accident

- A limitation on transmissions (gear ratios, number of gearboxes) in order to decrease costs

- The overall weight of the car must be no less than 660kg

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/91958

[scuderiafan]

now please Luca and Dr. Zetche do vote against, because if they wont and then moan about, i wont be sympathizing.

[Hornet]

This is the chance to delay it, halt it, whatever. Don't screw it up, people

[Gerard]

1600cc four cylinders?? What are they thinking? Are they thinking? Aussie V8 Supercars have always been attractive. They seem more so every year.

[Ken]

DELAY surely they mean Abandon maybe something got lost in the translation ?????

[Rob]

DELAY surely they mean Abandon maybe something got lost in the translation ?????

yeah lets hope so

[voiko]

THIS WILL BE ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE IF THESE ENGINES ARE INSTATED INTO F1! Break-away series!! yes please!

[NJB13]

Satisfactory result IMO. A face saving way for Jean and the FiA to back down. Delay then, change to something better in a year or so. I doubt these engines will ever see the light of day. The FiA probably think this engine thing will be a useful bargaining chip to ensure they get a reasonable result in the Concorde negotiations.

Break-away series - I don't know know which is funnier, that LdM can still make this threat work so well for him - he must laugh himself to sleep every night on the back of how much mileage he gets out of this hollow threat.