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F1's governing body has clarified how oil may be consumed by F1 cars.
Earlier, Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda had said the FIA needed to urgently clarify "grey areas", including a rumour Ferrari illegally consumes oil via the turbo.
That had followed a formal letter to the FIA, in which Mercedes asked Charlie Whiting if the 0.6kg per 100km oil consumption limit applied to the turbo.
"Yes," Whiting answered.
However, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that despite the FIA clarification, Ferrari does not in fact need to modify its power unit.
"Questions about the battery remain," the report added, "but it should be clarified over the course of the weekend."
Sebastian Vettel said at Monaco: "There are always rumours. I trust Ferrari.
"I also trust the FIA that they would intervene if there was something they didn't like."
I would be using a pint of oil a day in my road cars if they had that consumption.
I would still love to know exactly how Ferrari is using that oil in the turbo.
Interesting article about current technological engine management systems that can 2 stroke a 4 stroke engine. If Ferrari were using that for intermittent power boosts? Could possibly explain the oil use? www.treehugger.com(...)gs-of-up-to-27.html
And why isn't the Sauber smoking? Or Hass? Aren't they using the same PU?
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And there we have it. But as usual with F1, Merc' will continue to complain and cite "illegal Ferrari car", and Ferrari will likely retaliate.