Formula One bosses have reached a deal to make engines cheaper and more standardized from next season, helping smaller teams, the FIA said Friday. The agreement on power units -- the combination of turbocharged engines and a hybrid energy recovery system -- also contains an 'obligation to supply' provision to stop teams being left without a power unit supplier. However, that provision would not appear to apply in cases such as that of Red Bull last year, when the team tried to leave a contract with Renault but was unable to find an alternative. The FIA said in a statement that teams will pay €1 million ($1.14 million) less for next season and €3 million ($3.43 million) less in...
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