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[Denthúl]

So, browsing the various news sites this morning whilst avoiding doing any work on my projects, I came across this article. It's the first I've heard of it, haven't even come across any rumours that circuit owners might even consider doing this, but it would be pretty scary if it was to happen.

http://www.pitpass.com/44034-Exclusive- ... n-tomorrow

Is someone having a laugh or is this a real concern?

[LewEngBridewell]

Well I want to laugh..........................


Indycar????? Thoroughly unrealistic;

Weak attendance and TV ratings have plagued the IndyCar since its inception.

(Wikipedia)

[Denthúl]

I thought as much, but I imagine there are plenty of other racing categories that could take up time at the circuits. I do wonder if the following Autosport story is related, though:

Formula 1 technical chiefs have given their formal backing to plans for 1.6-litre V6 engines to be used from 2014, but have requested that the new power-units rev higher than originally suggested.

During a get-together of technical figures in the Valencia paddock on Sunday morning, the representatives agreed with the new engine plans that were approved by the Formula 1 Commission last week.

Such approval from the teams was necessary as part of the official process required for new regulations to be put in place - with the FIA keen to get the matter sorted by the end of this month.

And although the meeting was not an official gathering of the Technical Working Group, it is understood a letter was sent from the teams to the FIA's Charlie Whiting expressing their support for the V6 plan that was put forward earlier this week - with a few minor tweaks which included lifting performance from a 12,000rpm limit up to 15,000rpm.

As well as the engine situation, the teams are understood to have also formally requested that planned chassis regulation changes for 2013 are also delayed for one season - so they coincide with the new engines.

The matter is now likely to be put to an official fax vote of the FIA's World Motor Sport Council – which could mean the regulations being put in place as soon as next week.

Mercedes-Benz motorsport boss Norbert Haug said in Valencia that he was happy with the plans for the V6, which came after disputes between carmakers over the original move towards four-cylinder power-units.

"It is important that we get even lower costs in the future," explained Haug. "It is a strong signal that all the teams voted the same, and that the manufacturers got together in quite a short period of time. That is a positive development."

[deMuRe]

What a fascinating read, thanks guys for posting those articles.

[myownalias]

I just love ( ) the way that the detractors of the new engine formula are complaining about engines not sounding 'like F1' without actually knowing what the engine will sound like. If the technical working group get their way and engines rev upto 15,000rpm; they will still sound very impressive allied to the big turbocharger that will be bolted on. I would rather have a change in formula than stick with the current stagnant V8s that never fail, I want engineers pushing the boundaries and spectacular engine failures back.

[texasmr2]

I just love ( ) the way that the detractors of the new engine formula are complaining about engines not sounding 'like F1' without actually knowing what the engine will sound like. If the technical working group get their way and engines rev upto 15,000rpm; they will still sound very impressive allied to the big turbocharger that will be bolted on. I would rather have a change in formula than stick with the current stagnant V8s that never fail, I want engineers pushing the boundaries and spectacular engine failures back.

I agree with you concerning all the nonsense about the sound, shear madness.
One question now that we know they will be V6's, single or twin turbo I hope they are tt?