News Details
Leaked F1 cost cutting proposals cause a stir
The engines may never fire on two Formula 1 cost-cutting proposals that have leaked to media from this week's strategy group meeting. The first proposal, reportedly carried through a majority vote, is that a cap should be put on the cost of a ‘power unit' for customer teams. Currently, a team like Williams reportedly pays a supplier like Mercedes a cool EUR 25 million per season. The proposal is that the cost is slashed to just EUR 12 million. Rumours indicate that would mean an actual loss for Mercedes, with fellow engine supplier Ferrari reportedly strongly opposed to the proposal. So too is Mercedes. 'I have my opinion on fixing any price and there's a pretty simple legal view,'...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Ricciardo doubtful as Red Bull eyes ‘customer’...
Ricciardo doubtful as Red Bull eyes ‘customer' status Posted On 16...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Williams will ‘fight' 2017 cost rise
Claire Williams has made it clear that if the new regulations proposed...
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
Ricciardo: Will customer engines allow us to win?
Daniel Ricciardo is not convinced that reverting to engine customer...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Massa unsure if Williams will get new Mercedes engine
Williams driver Felipe Massa has indicated he doesn't know whether he will...
11y ago from Motorsport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How Pedro Acosta's unique riding style is making the...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
This is the new tail section that Marco Bezzecchi...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Tech3 KTM confirms Maverick Vinales’ comeback for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pedro Acosta told KTM he wants to beat Marc Marquez on...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ganassi signs Christian Lundgaard for 2027 IndyCar...
Chip Ganassi Racing has signed Christian Lundgaard to a multi-year deal...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
McLaren Racing and Edward Jones join forces in...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Chip Ganassi Racing signs Christian Lundgaard for 2027...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Gordon Johncock dies...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Dani Sordo explains co-driver change for WRC season...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Adrien Fourmaux eager to end WRC's Rally1 chapter in...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Sami Pajari’s wish ahead of WRC title decider, as...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal hero Thierry Henry reacts after his fake quote...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has dismissed a fake quote attributed to him...
5h ago from SportsKeeda.com
How important is a fast start for teams chasing the...
chester City have kicked off the campaign with five victories in a row but...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard unable to train due to...
Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard is unlikely to feature in Norway's...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal push to agree new deal for player considered...
Arsenal are moving to secure Martin Ødegaard’s long-term future, with...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Zak Brown's stunning earnings as McLaren accounts reveal...
A report on McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown's... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
F1 star Lance Stroll mocked by Ryanair after major Aston...
F1 star Lance Stroll became the latest target of... Read More »
43m ago from GPFans.com
Mastercard Lola: A priceless, inept, executive-induced...
Quite literally defining the term "blink... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
