Despite pulling the plug on its LMP1 WEC program, Porsche will continue to work on the development of a previously planned new engine. The German manufacturer has set its sights on Formula E from 2019, but it has also shown interest in Formula 1's 2021 engine rules. Porsche had initiated work on a new 6-cylinder engine destined to power its Hybrid sportscar when it decided to quit the World Endurance Championship. However, the 30-strong engineering team devoted to developing the new power unit has remained active in Weissach, perhaps implying the work could serve as a basis for a future F1 engine. "It was clear to us, if we continued in LMP1, we had to make a new engine and we had...
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