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Mercedes and Ferrari opposed against 2.5 litre twin-turbo V6

Mercedes and Ferrari opposed against 2.5 litre twin-turbo V6 A war is brewing in F1. The Sport governing body FIA and chief Bernie Ecclestone say they intend to introduce a new engine specification, built by an independent manufacturer, to run parallel to the expensive and controversial ‘power units' in 2017. Sides are being chosen. Mercedes and Ferrari are clearly opposed, while Red Bull has admitted the new 2.5 litre, non-carmaker option was 'a condition' of it deciding to stay in F1 beyond this year. Small teams struggling to pay their current engine bills are also likely to be on side, although their allegiances at present are to their current carmaker partners. 'Honda wanted to...
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