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Todt agrees return of V10 engines in F1 is 'unthinkable'

Published on 22 Mar 2017 11:39
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By: Rob Veenstra

Jean Todt has joined fellow F1 boss Ross Brawn in saying a return of loud, normally-aspirated engines in the sport is "unthinkable". The volume, complexity and expense of the current 'power unit' technology has been controversial since its inception, and talks about the rules beyond 2020 are set to begin.

But Brawn, who is F1's new sporting boss, said this week that going back to V8, V10 or V12 technology is "unthinkable". "However, we are thinking about the evolution of the hybrid engine," he said.

Now, FIA president Todt has backed Brawn's prediction about the future of the F1 power unit. "Everybody's vision is to try to do better for formula one," the Frenchman is quoted by the German news agency SID.

"We must think about new opportunities and innovations, and always look forward. But it is unthinkable to leave the hybrid engines -- the V10 and V12 of the past should stay in the past, even if it is unreasonable to spend money each year on new technologies," Todt added.

The FIA chief also praised F1's new owners Liberty Media, even though the sport's long-time supremo Bernie Ecclestone has been ousted. "They have new ideas and are very professional, and will create new opportunities for communication," said Todt.

"The new cars? I think we will see a good show. Bernie Ecclestone gave a lot to formula one, but he gained a lot as well. Now I hope that at 86 he is happy to see his child in good hands," he added.

Finally, Todt spoke about the forthcoming FIA presidential elections, saying it is not a certainty that he will run. "If there are younger people who want my place I'll have to think seriously," said the 71-year-old. (GMM)

Kevin

Posts: 5,301

V6 engines are the reason I have not been to the track since 2013. The roar of the previous engine formulas were the highlight of visiting a race for me. At home, I can follow races more closely, so going to races was for the sake of "the experience". That experience has been done a lot of damage... [Read more]

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Mar 22 2017 - 17:47

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samtkm

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having another 3-4-5 yrs of todt as president of fia is "unthinkable"
teams have gone because hybrid is too expensive.
fans have gone to other formula because its a shadow of its former self.
i pray new regs help its cause.
we get hybrid , but sports cars WEC were doing that already.
f1 is a sprint race not a conserve fuel etc race.
it annoys the fact todt wont even admit the cars sound sh1t. or not as good as v10, and something needs doing.
there needs tobe better ballance between marketing/pr for car manufactuer, enviroment as 747 travel pumps out more, and the entertainment factor. if you wanna seeproper cars goto silverstone classic for the v10 porn. instantly you knowwhat is a huge missing factor.
ps. jean todt please retire.
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- Mar 22 2017 - 14:46
f1fan0101

Posts: 1,804
Really? are we still arguing about the V6 engines? can we please just move on and not be so whiny, there's much bigger problems in the sport
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- Mar 22 2017 - 14:57
Kevin

Posts: 5,301
V6 engines are the reason I have not been to the track since 2013. The roar of the previous engine formulas were the highlight of visiting a race for me. At home, I can follow races more closely, so going to races was for the sake of "the experience". That experience has been done a lot of damage, by the introduction of the V6 engines.
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- Mar 22 2017 - 17:47