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Talk of Formula 1's new engine rules is starting to come to light, as a meeting was held this week to discuss the next set of regulations. Attending the meeting was a large number of manufacturers, some surprising according to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
"There were surprising participants like Porsche, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Cosworth, Ilmor and AVL," Wolff is quoted by Speed Week. Also at the meeting were Audi, Alfa Romeo, Zytek who are all interested in what is next for F1.
Earlier this year, it was reported that a 1.6-litre V6 engine was to be favoured for the new set of regulations, much like the engine we have now. Also, initial plans are to scrap the MGU-H, which will improve the sound produced from the engine. There are also talks of a bi-turbo being introduced, along with a single KERS.
Fans have been calling for a scrapping of the hybrid units that were introduced in 2014, with many not liking the sound that is produced. The cost of these power units was a key factor in the demise of Caterham and Manor, who departed the grid in 2014 and 2016 respectively.
Ex-f1 driver Gerhard Berger says that the complexity of the units means many manufacturers are turned away: "Many companies can handle the technology of the current engine very well. But when it comes to the entire thing in its complexity with the hybrid systems, only a few are really able to do it very well."
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