British magazine, Autosport says Formula 1 teams may get an extra test session to fine tune the new 2014 V6 hybrid turbo engines.
Normally, only three test sessions are held in preparation for a new season. But due to the immense task of developing these totally new 1.6-litre engines , teams have been lobbying for an extra test or for an early first test.
Autosport talked to Rob White, Renault Sport F1 deputy managing director who confirmed that the teams have asked for an additional test session but the format and the location were still undecided.
There also had been suggestions of an engine test being held this year, but according to White it would be too late to schedule such an early debut. It takes a lot of time to manufacturer all the components, and a test in October would be way too early.
"We're still designing pieces and some pieces that we're designing are not yet made. On the current project timing, it's just not possible to put a representative engine in the car by October,” said White.
The three engine suppliers – Renault, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari – will continue to bench test the V6 engines to confirm the design of the new V6s.
"It's going to be a very intense pre-season in 2014,” White concluded.
Normally, only three test sessions are held in preparation for a new season. But due to the immense task of developing these totally new 1.6-litre engines , teams have been lobbying for an extra test or for an early first test.
Autosport talked to Rob White, Renault Sport F1 deputy managing director who confirmed that the teams have asked for an additional test session but the format and the location were still undecided.
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There also had been suggestions of an engine test being held this year, but according to White it would be too late to schedule such an early debut. It takes a lot of time to manufacturer all the components, and a test in October would be way too early.
"We're still designing pieces and some pieces that we're designing are not yet made. On the current project timing, it's just not possible to put a representative engine in the car by October,” said White.
The three engine suppliers – Renault, Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari – will continue to bench test the V6 engines to confirm the design of the new V6s.
"It's going to be a very intense pre-season in 2014,” White concluded.