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[darwin dali]

Talks with the carmakers have already begun about revolutionising the rulebook for 2011, with things like biofuel-powered V6 engines on the table.
"Instead of enjoying the cost savings they have continued to spend exactly the same sums, to develop maybe three or four more horse power - and that's crazy."

Along with cost, Mosley is also desperate to make the rules of the future more road-relevant and environmentally friendly, particularly when he fears a looming world oil crisis.

Denying reports that he is considering introducing 'standard cars', Mosley did admit that the chassis rules will be changed.

He asked rhetorically: "Do you know how much carbon dioxide is blown into the air when top teams run two wind-tunnels 24 hours a day, day after day?"

"We are talking about thousands of tons, and then at the end of the day the races are boring."

"And cars that use 75 litres of fuel to go 100 kilometres are no longer acceptable."

Mosley warned: "If we do not act, the very existence of Formula One will be under threat. We do not live on another planet so we have to face reality."


MM is right about the dangers. The way to avoid them however, I'm not so sure about...

[Stephen]

I'm surprised by his comments. Sure, the world is warming up, but I'm pretty much convinced that CO2 isn't the cause, just a handy excuse for setting tax and government policy.

If he wants to go green, tell the teams to go carbon-neutral by 2012. It would be nice to see F1 shaping car design again.

[darwin dali]

I don't think going carbon-neutral is enough. F1 needs to be at the forefront of technology and should be a hotbed for experimentation: Hydrogen, solar, battery technology is the way to go. Could you imagine starship Enterprise running on 87 octane gasoline?

[Marco]

I don't think going carbon-neutral is enough. F1 needs to be at the forefront of technology and should be a hotbed for experimentation: Hydrogen, solar, battery technology is the way to go. Could you imagine starship Enterprise running on 87 octane gasoline?

Warp drive eh?

[vegas]

Warp drive eh?

No, thats way too risky. But a momentun propulsion unit would be nice.

[Boxofwonders]

Warp drive eh?

No, thats way too risky. But a momentun propulsion unit would be nice.

Or a Flintstones style car - the ultimate green machine.

[LH-fan]

I'm surprised by his comments. Sure, the world is warming up, but I'm pretty much convinced that CO2 isn't the cause, just a handy excuse for setting tax and government policy.

Are you freaking kidding? What science convinces you that CO2 is not the cause?? Willfull ignorance will not save you or the planet. Get a clue. I hate Mosely, but he is entirely correct and if he can get the creative juices of F1 to work on slowing CO2 emmissions that can filter into roadcars then F1 becomes more relevant not less. But don't worry your grandkids will not even be able to own cars as they will be outlawed due to the car emmisions not being the primary cause of rising CO2.