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Ricciardo wants return to V8s

over 10 years ago

from: PlanetF1.com

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Infiniti Red Bull Racing team driver Daniel Ricciardo believes the switch from V8 to V6 engines has left Formula One lacking atmosphere and entertainment value... read more »

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Ecclestone looking to force return to V8s

over 10 years ago

from: Pitpass.com

( 1197 views )

Bernie Ecclestone is seeking to return to V8 engines for F1 even if it means going head to head with the manufacturers. read more »

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Ecclestone wants to force V8s for 2016

over 10 years ago

from: GPUpdate.net

( 1554 views )

Formula 1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes that the sport should drop the current turbocharged V6 power units in favour of a return to V8 engines for 2016… read more »

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Massa urges 'intelligent' approach to F1's future

over 10 years ago

from: F1Zone.net

( 2184 views )

Felipe Massa is rarely one to shy away from expressing an opinion and while holding court with journalists at the Red Bull Ring, he offered erudite thoughts regarding Formula... read more »

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Force India: V8s can race against V6s

over 11 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1347 views )

Force India deputy team principal Bob Fernley believes Formula 1 should consider letting smaller teams race with revised V8 engines alongside the current V6 power units read more »

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V6 turbo formula not a failure - Toto Wolff

over 11 years ago

from: EspnF1.com

( 1284 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

( 1359 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

( 2049 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

( 1578 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

( 1290 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

( 1339 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

( 1677 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

( 1223 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

( 1424 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

( 2540 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

( 1078 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

( 1641 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

( 2159 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

( 1471 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

( 1598 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

( 1650 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

( 1358 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

( 1152 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

( 1355 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

( 1222 views )

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