F1 Teams Agree to Delay Engine 1.6 Turbo until 2014

The directors of engineering at the F1 teams have agreed to delay the rules about the socialization of the new engine in F1 until 2014. Initially, in 2013, the cars that competed in the arena of land the jet will use a 1.6-liter V6 turbo engine, but from the results of the meeting yesterday (22 / 6) F1 commission, could end up delaying until 2014.

Regarding the use of turbo four-cylinder engine is fitted there is a difference of opinion between the owner of the team and engine maker. Debate lasted for weeks, until the team owner to send the sound to the World Motor Sport Council. Thus, the proposal mentioned V6 engine was introduced in 2014 but still prefer the hybrid system.

In the debate between the F1 teams with a variety of reasons. Ferrari agree to the use of such four-cylinder engine, while the Mercedes-Benz and Cosworth expressed reservations because of its cost because of the need to develop new designs.

Only Renault V6 engine that supports the use. And Managing Director Jean-Francois Caubet reminded that the future of French car manufacturers in F1 depends on the change in engine regulations.

"I've talked with Bernie (Ecclestone, F1 boss) and Jean Todt (FIA president) that we (car manufacturers) are in the 'red zone' because we have no idea what will be the future of Renault," said Caubet.

F1 Hong Kong New Race

Hong Kong's ambition is to become host of the F1 series and this is being proposed to the International Federation of Sport Car (FIA). "My dream, Hong Kong can be like Singapore, Malaysia, and China. If the Monte Carlo and Singapore may hold, even on a street circuit, why not?" Wesley comments Wan, Hong Kong Association President Sport Cars.

Speculation came after the team Toro Rosso driver, Jaime Alguersuari, gush Red Bull cars in the city who entered China's mainland, last weekend. Alguersuari do short acceleration, burnouts (spin up to issue a puff of smoke), and donuts (spins).

"This is the first step in gaining the support of the people," said Wan in an interview with South China Morning Post. "We want to increase the exposure of F1 with the show is broadcast live. With this breakthrough, the day Hong Kong can host the F1."

According to Wan, Hong Kong once applied can carry out F1 in 1997, before the former British colony returned to China. However, the offer was rejected.

Other news, Argentina and Mexico reportedly can already volunteered to host next year. Therefore, the last Argentine racing held pole position in 1998 has built Circuit Velociudad in Zarate, near Buenos Aires, Grade 1 class.

While Circuit Hermanos Rodriguez in Mexico City last used in 1992, by the inspection team of the FIA ​​under the leadership of Charlie Whiting was asked to change certain parts according to the standard F1.

Automotive Update : Alonso Disappointed with F150 Performance

Ferrari racer, Fernando Alonso, who finished in seventh position in the Chinese F1 race, Sunday (17/04/2011), very disappointed with the performance of the Ferrari F150. He said that even if the race is 56 laps three times he entered Pitstop, the result will not change.

Speech Alonso clearly implies that power can not compensate RB7 F150 (Red Bull) and MP4-26 (McLaren). "We will see now, which is best. Choosing a strategy would be very easy if we have a very fast car," said 2004 and 2005 world champion told Spanish television after the race.

"To be able to win races in China, besides a good tire degradation, the proper tactics are also needed. If the two elements were fulfilled, then we could overtake," he said. "Like I said, that is easy is if we have a fast car, such as Red Bull. You want Pitstop three times, two, or one-time, would be on the podium," he said.

Alonso denied that he had problems with his car. He said that the F150 just lost quickly. Alonso was then ordered that Ferrari must quickly take action.