Mercedes' Formula 1 rivals are pushing to keep in-season engine development going for next year, Motorsport.com has learned, despite the FIA having closed off the loophole for 2016. After motor racing's governing body accepted the current engine rules had not specifically stated when engines had to be homologated this year, it allowed car manufacturers to use engine development tokens throughout this season. But with the FIA well aware that it did not want an open house on engine development, Motorsport.com has learned that the rules have been changed for 2016 to ensure that engines are fully homologated by February 28. No changes to the power units will be allowed after that date, and any...
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