The 2013 Formula One season could see a change in the layout of the engines used and the FIA will convene in less than a week to vote on the engine layout to be used for that season onwards.
Those with the smarts might want to put their money on a 1.6-liter turbocharged four-cylinder mill to take over from the current 2.4-liter V8. The report comes from the BBC and claims that the move is an attempt to create an engine to mirror the road-going mills and increase awareness on fuel consumption.
The FIA itself is looking to implement a 50 per cent improvement in fuel efficiency and a 10,000rpm limit for the engines. Nonetheless, they will allow the use of compound turbos and the current KERS to keep the engine’s output in the 600-750hp region for competitiveness.
Of course, a number of teams are upset with the news, including Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz. Even Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone is against it, claiming that the current engine layout is good. He went on to add that redevelopment would be a waste of money and could be an advantage for just certain teams.
Source: BBC
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