Adapted from GMM
BAR team founder and Jacques Villeneuve's former manager Craig Pollock has announced plans to head a new formula one engine supplier.
He said Propulsion Universelle et Recuperation d'Energie, to be known as Pure, is already designing an engine for the new 2013 turbo regulations.
There are at present only four engine suppliers in F1: Cosworth, Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault.
Craig Pollock said he has not yet spoken to the teams about his plans but has scheduled talks for the Spanish grand prix later this month.
"The vision for PURE is to be a leader in the development of the next generation powertrain technology which must respond to the demands for a cleaner environment. The 2013 Formula 1 powertrain regulation changes offer PURE an immediate platform to field test and validate future technologies for implementation in other industries. Our design and development is already way down the road and we are now ready to approach the teams," said the 55-year-old Scot, who brought Jacques Villeneuve into formula one and then founded Brackley based British American Racing.
Jacques Villeneuve is apparently not involved with PURE, with Craig Pollock confirming that he is funding the project whilst finalising contacts with partners.
The Renault-linked Mecachrome is reportedly involved, and Craig Pollock revealed he has the "very clear backing" of the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone's "support", “We have assembled an expert team, the finest technology partners and have received positive encouragement from the FIA.”
"We welcome PURE to Formula 1. The rule changes for 2013 have been developed to provide lower cost, greener and more fuel efficient technologies for Formula 1. We wish PURE every success in developing powertrains compliant with the new FIA regulations," a PURE media statement quoted Jean Todt as saying.
BAR team founder and Jacques Villeneuve's former manager Craig Pollock has announced plans to head a new formula one engine supplier.
He said Propulsion Universelle et Recuperation d'Energie, to be known as Pure, is already designing an engine for the new 2013 turbo regulations.
There are at present only four engine suppliers in F1: Cosworth, Ferrari, Mercedes and Renault.
Craig Pollock said he has not yet spoken to the teams about his plans but has scheduled talks for the Spanish grand prix later this month.
"The vision for PURE is to be a leader in the development of the next generation powertrain technology which must respond to the demands for a cleaner environment. The 2013 Formula 1 powertrain regulation changes offer PURE an immediate platform to field test and validate future technologies for implementation in other industries. Our design and development is already way down the road and we are now ready to approach the teams," said the 55-year-old Scot, who brought Jacques Villeneuve into formula one and then founded Brackley based British American Racing.
Jacques Villeneuve is apparently not involved with PURE, with Craig Pollock confirming that he is funding the project whilst finalising contacts with partners.
The Renault-linked Mecachrome is reportedly involved, and Craig Pollock revealed he has the "very clear backing" of the FIA and Bernie Ecclestone's "support", “We have assembled an expert team, the finest technology partners and have received positive encouragement from the FIA.”
"We welcome PURE to Formula 1. The rule changes for 2013 have been developed to provide lower cost, greener and more fuel efficient technologies for Formula 1. We wish PURE every success in developing powertrains compliant with the new FIA regulations," a PURE media statement quoted Jean Todt as saying.