From GMM
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA has contradicted suggestions that plans for a standard engine formula have been put on the back burner.
It was believed that, subsequent to the FIA's invitation to tender two weeks ago, Max Mosley at a meeting with F1 chiefs agreed to shelve the proposal in favour of alternative cost-slashing plans.
But in a press statement on Monday, the Paris based body made it clear the process is pressing on, having now published answers to "questions from interested parties".
The FIA also confirmed that bids to become F1's sole supplier of engines and transmissions can still be lodged until 7 November.
"The FIA intends to introduce amendments to the governing rules requiring that all competitors must use a standardised engine and transmission system in the championship," an excerpt from the tender summary reads.
The summary said the official supplier will be selected in late November.
photo:WRI2
Formula 1's governing body, the FIA has contradicted suggestions that plans for a standard engine formula have been put on the back burner.
It was believed that, subsequent to the FIA's invitation to tender two weeks ago, Max Mosley at a meeting with F1 chiefs agreed to shelve the proposal in favour of alternative cost-slashing plans.
But in a press statement on Monday, the Paris based body made it clear the process is pressing on, having now published answers to "questions from interested parties".
The FIA also confirmed that bids to become F1's sole supplier of engines and transmissions can still be lodged until 7 November.
"The FIA intends to introduce amendments to the governing rules requiring that all competitors must use a standardised engine and transmission system in the championship," an excerpt from the tender summary reads.
The summary said the official supplier will be selected in late November.
photo:WRI2