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V6 turbo formula not a failure - Toto Wolff

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1272 views )

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has rejected suggestions F1's current engine formula is a failure. Apathy towards the V6 turbos and their complex energy recovery systems has... read more »

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F1 will stick with V6s for rules revamp

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1344 views )

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says plans for a revolutionary overhaul of Formula 1 cars will be based around the current V6 hybrid power units rather than reverting back to V8s read more »

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Ecclestone calls for 1000bhp V8s

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 2030 views )

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has renewed calls for a return to V8 engines, claiming it is "urgently" needed and that they could be boosted to 1000bhp read more »

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Ecclestone pushing for return to V8s... or V10s... or anything

over 11 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1565 views )

In a supposed bid to cut costs, Bernie Ecclestone is to urge F1's Strategy Group to switch back to the 2.4 litre V8 powerplants used until 2013. read more »

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Wolff keen avoid 'all-out engine war'

over 11 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 1278 views )

Toto Wolff has warned Mercedes could quit Formula 1 if the current V6 engines are dropped in favour of a return to V8s... read more »

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Horner: F1 should consider return to V8s

over 11 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1331 views )

Red Bull team boss Christian Horner says Formula 1 should consider ditching the new turbocharged V6 power units and returning to V8 engines, as the sport continues to look at... read more »

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Horner calls for return to V8 engines

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1670 views )

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says Formula 1 should consider ditching the current V6 turbo engines and going back to the old V8s read more »

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If F1 was rational it would switch back to V8s - Horner

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1215 views )

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says a return to V8 engines would offer the most rational solution to F1's problems but does not expect it to happen read more »

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Renault pleased with engine improvements

over 12 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1410 views )

Renault has made progress with their power unit ahead of this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, according to head of track operations Remi Taffin. Renault has been on the back... read more »

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Q&A with Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2521 views )

Q. What are your realistic aims for the 2014 season? Jenson Button: Obviously, we want to get back to the front. We want to have a better season than we did in 2013, too. But... read more »

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Taffin: New engines will see workloads double

over 12 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1069 views )

Man hours spent per team per race will run into hundreds - more than twice the preparation time for the V8s, says Renault Sport F1's head of track operations, Remi Taffin. read more »

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Only physics could have limited V8s, admits Renault

over 12 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1632 views )

A freeze on development and subsequent rev limits stunted the potential of taking the outgoing breed of F1 V8 to impressive levels, it has been... read more »

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Webber: 'Modern F1 not as satisfying as old'

over 12 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 2143 views )

Mark Webber believes the more experienced drivers in the field aren't getting as much satisfaction from racing as they used to, because of the tyre situation. Whilst he... read more »

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F1 could amplify sound of V6 engines says Ecclestone

over 13 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1456 views )

The calmer tones of F1′s new-generation turbo V6 engines could be artificially enhanced, according to Bernie Ecclestone. The F1 chief executive is worried the sport... read more »

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Renault reveals first image of 2014 engine

over 13 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1583 views )

Renault Sport F1 has revealed the first image of its new 1.6 litre turbocharged-V6 power unit which will power its customers cars in 2014. The FIA is hoping the new regulations... read more »

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Williams development driver resurfaces in V8s

over 14 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1635 views )

Christian Klien, who worked on Pastor Maldonado's winning Spanish GP set-up in Williams' simulator, will partner Russell Ingall in this year's V8 Supercar enduros. read more »

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Renault putting 70 percent effort into 2014 engine

over 14 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1343 views )

F1 engine supplier Renault is now devoting 70 percent of its efforts into the sport’s new 6-cylinder turbo formula for 2014. This year’s championship and... read more »

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Renault will start up first V6 engine in 2012

over 14 years ago

from: Forumula1.com

( 1142 views )

Dec.20 (GMM) Renault's V6 engine, designed for the new 2014 regulations, will be fired up for the first time next year. 2012 is two full seasons before the current... read more »

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Renault to fire up first V6 engine in 2012

over 14 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 1343 views )

Renault’s V6 engine, designed for the new 2014 regulations, will be fired up for the first time next year. 2012 is two full seasons before the current generation of... read more »

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di Grassi to V8s

over 14 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1213 views )

Lucas di Grassi will make his V8 Supercar debut in Surfers Paradise next month. read more »

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15,000rpm, electric power in pits and 8th gear for 2014

over 14 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1285 views )

The FIA has published a preliminary set of technical regulations for the 2014 season when 1.6-litre V6 turbo engines will replace the current V8s read more »

Tags: 000rpm, pits, 8th, gear, 2014, fia

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Last gasp bid to overturn 2013 engine plans

over 14 years ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 1151 views )

Bernie Ecclestone will launch a last gasp bid to have the planned 2013 engine plans binned in an attempt to retain the current V8's. The 80-year-old read more »

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Boullier: Engine equivalency unworkable

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 953 views )

Renault team principal Eric Boullier thinks that the idea of having an engine equivalency formula in 2013 - with the current V8s running alongside the new 1.6-litre... read more »

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Todt pushing ahead with 2013 engines

over 15 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1005 views )

FIA president Jean Todt has told engine manufacturers that there will be no delay to his plans to introduce smaller turbocharged power-units in 2013 - although there may be... read more »

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Rebranding for Red Bull Racing

over 15 years ago

from: Crash.Net

( 1212 views )

Red Bull Racing is set to run Infiniti badges on its successful V8s in 2011. read more »