Teams agree 1.6ltr turbo-V6 engines from 2014

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Teams agree 1.6ltr turbo-V6 engines from 2014

From thef1times.com:

Teams agree 1.6ltr turbo-V6 engines from 2014

Wednesday 22nd June 2011

The teams and manufacturers have agreed to drop the controversial 'green' engine formula which was set to be introduced in 2013.

At an F1 Commission meeting today in Heathrow, the teams and manufacturers outlined plans for a new engine to be introduced a year later than previously planned.

The compromise will see the cars powered by 1.6ltr, turbo-V6 engines in 2014, rather than the four-cylinders proposed earlier.

The FIA must agree to the move before the larger capacity engines, though smaller than the current V8's, can be officially written into the regulations.

It's thought the sports stakeholders have come to a unanimous agreement, therefore securing the future of all current suppliers, including Renault, despite their interest in the four-cylinder formula.

A fax vote will now take place amongst members of the FIA and World Motor Sport Council with a definite decision expected to be announced in early July.

[Jiji_the_cat]

yeah, this is one of the best things i've heard for a while. Apparently Ferrari were not happy, and i dont blame them, they have never made a four cylender, they are currently developing 6's for their road cars so this suits.
One other factor the FIA took into account is the backlash by fans. We all love the sound of these high revving engines.