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FIA pushing for low budget turbo package

An alternative engine package being allowed in F1 looks likely to become a reality as Bernie Ecclestone and Jean Todt are pushing the concept of low-budget power unit. Sources suggest that the FIA will could launch a tender process – most likely for a 2.2-litre turbo turbo V6 - as soon as next week. The news comes despite the idea receiving no support at the meeting of the sport's engine manufacturers in Geneva last week. However, the manufacturers also rejected any kind of cost cap on their current engine supply deals, and that may have prompted the FIA to act. It remains to seen if the concept is ultimately being used as a bargaining chip to bring those costs down. Ecclestone has long...
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