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Strategy Group rejects F1 V8 engines for 2017
The powerful Formula 1 strategy group on Thursday rejected Ferrari's proposal to replace the current V6 engines with a twin-turbo V8 formula for 2017. However, Auto Motor und Sport reports that plans to boost the cars to a whopping 1,000 horse power nonetheless remain on track. The report said that when Ferrari's V8 proposal was raised, Honda and Mercedes 'rejected it outright and threatened to withdraw from formula one'. Bernie Ecclestone's touted 1,000hp figure will instead be achieved by reportedly using the current turbo V6 architecture and tweaking the fuel flow limit. Also rejected were ideas by Red Bull and McLaren, outlined in aggressive-looking drawings, to significantly improve...
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