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F1: Max Mosley wants standard engine for Formula 1

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Khatir Soltani
From GMM

The FIA President Max Mosley told the French sports daily L'Équipe that the move to a common engine would put a lid on costs and also make F1 teams' research more road-relevant.

Mosley, calling teams' current spending on technology "irrational", also said Wednesday he is in favour of the introduction of standard suspensions and gearboxes.

Formula 1 teams are currently in the midst of a mandatory 'freeze' on engine development, with some like Renault complaining that they have fallen behind as their rivals sidestep the spirit of the rules.

"It is not conceivable that we are penalised for another three years," said Renault team boss Flavio Briatore, who is campaigning for a remedy to the situation.

"We will discuss it in FOTA and look for a solution," he confirmed to the Spanish sports daily Marca.
Khatir Soltani
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