Formula 1 heads decide to bring V6 engines in 2014 instead of V4s for 2013 season – Formula 1 news
The Formula 1 commission has agreed to bring V6 turbo engines for the 2014 season to the International Automobile Federation (FIA) instead of moving to V4 for the 2013 season.
Although the meeting of the World Motor Sport Council is set to be held in London on Thursday, the Formula 1 engine manufacturers and teams have been reported to agree on the V6 turbo engine to be introduced from the 2014 Formula 1 season.
It all started when the FIA proposed the V4 engines for the 2013 season in an effort to cut down the cost of the Formula 1 sport and to make the sport more environmental friendly.
Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone, however, was altogether against this change and stated that the sport will die if the engines are reduced to such low capacities, the V4s.
Although Formula 1 engine suppliers were not on the same page about the engine regulations. Renault applauded the change while Ferrari, Mercedes and Cosworth voiced against it. Despite that, Ecclestone decided to discuss the matter in a meeting.
Now the Formula 1 heads have proposed an innovative idea which will not only delay the introduction of greener engines but also will not dent the pace of F1 cars that much.
The new rules from the Formula 1 commission about the 2014 season are to use a six-cylinder turbo charged engine with increased fuel efficiency and the capacity to 12,000rpm.
The plan also proposes a better capacity Kinetic Energy Recovery System which will help boost the speed of the car. This KERS will run on 120kw power whereas currently it only runs on 60kw.
This plan will although cut down the speed of the car but development in the field to get less fuel consumption will be carried out.
Nevertheless, the meeting of the WMSC in London will bring out the final verdict about the engines.
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