Ferrari looking for allies to delay 2013 engine
Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo is keen on delaying the introduction of Formula One's new engine formula, which is set to power the sport from 2013 onwards.
When the FIA recently announced that four-cylinder engines would be introduced in 2013, Montezemolo expressed some displeasure, before adding he 'wouldn't stand in the way' of change.
Now though, it seems the Italian is looking for allies in an attempt to delay or completely scrap the new regulations.
"We won't be building any four-cylinder engines for our street cars," he told Auto Motor und Sport.
"A Four-cylinder engine, it sounds, for the top tier of motorsport, a bit puny.
"Why could we not agree on a V6 Turbo? We should not confuse affordable with cheap."
The 63-year-old is hoping other engine manufacturers, particularly Mercedes, will support him in delaying the changes.
"If there is the slightest possibility to delay the four-cylinder [regulations], I'll try, I perceive a chance, but we need unity."
Credit: The F1 Times (www.thef1times.com)
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