Formula One: ‘New engines will still sound like F1’

Moving to quell fears expressed that the reduced noise of the new and smaller engines would alienate fans

LONDON: New V6 turbo engines due to be introduced in 2014 will still sound like proper Formula One units, said the governing body. Moving to quell fears expressed by promoters and commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone that the reduced noise of the new and smaller engines would alienate fans, the International Automobile Federation (FIA) published more details. The FIA said the rev limit would also pose more of a challenge to manufacturers seeking to reduce friction and gain engine efficiency.



Published in The Express Tribune, July 2^nd, 2011.