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Lotus labels two-tier engine formula ‘a can of worms’
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Lotus technical director Nick Chester thinks allowing a new set of power unit regulations in Formula One would be “quite a can of worms”. The FIA is currently investigating the possibility of introducing a new, cheaper engine that would be provided by an independent supplier from 2017 onwards. The decision was taken after Ferrari vetoed cost capping measures aiming to reduce the price of customer engines to 12million (£8.6million). FIA President Jean Todt claims that current regulations can be adapted to make sure the more affordable power unit is competitive, using the World Endurance Championship’s current balance of performance to back up his case. Chester...
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