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Renault asks for F1 engine freeze extension as big boss Ghosn says situation is serious
Renault asks for F1 engine freeze extension as big boss Ghosn says situation is serious 28 February, 2014 Carlos Ghosn Renault has asked for an extension to Friday's deadline for the development freeze of its troubled Formula 1 V6 turbo power unit, sued by Red Bull, Toro Rosso, Caterham and Lotus.
Actually, the homologation deadline is Friday at midnight, when the basic performance specifications of Mercedes, Ferrari and Renault's new power units are set to be formally homologated by Formula 1′s governing body.
But Auto Motor und Sport reports that Renault, grappling so obviously with its new V6 and related systems, asked the FIA for a postponement of the deadline on Thursday....
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