From Planetf1.com:



Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo has voiced his displeasure at Formula One's proposed move from V8 engines to four-cylinder engines.

Last month the World Motorsport Council approved the plan to switch from the normally-aspirated V8s that are currently in use and have been for some time to energy-efficient 1,6 litre, four-cylinder turbo units in 2013. The new system would also run in conjunction with KERS.

Before the decision was made, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone voiced his displeasure stating that: "We have a very good engine formula. Why should we change it to something that is going to cost millions of pounds and that nobody wants and that could end up with one manufacturer getting a big advantage?"

Di Montezemolo has now added his voice to the chorus of discontent, and not for the first time either.

"We will not be building any [four cylinder engines] for our street cars," he told Auto Motor und Sport. "For the top class of racing it sounds a bit pathetic. Why couldn't we have a V6 turbo? We should not confuse affordable with cheap."

The Italian added that he would do whatever he could to stop the 2013 implementation date, but admitted he needed support from other teams to make it happen.

"If there is the slightest possibility to delay the four cylinder, I will look for it. We see a chance. We need unity," he said.

 

Bring the V10s back!!!!!!

 

^^^I like the way you think! 800hp - traction control = great racing

 

I think the rules should state that anything goes as far as engines are concerned but dyno test the engines and put a cap on maximum power and/or emissions.

 

like LeMans prototype racing, bring YOUR ideas to the track not what the rules dictate

 

Like Monte says "You can't take a pauper's approach to F1."

One of the truest lines ever spoken about the sport.

 

I not totally against 4 pots. Only because the forced induction rule there.

I would go with tiny boosted v6 motors...

Or just put a limit on displacement.

To clarify that rule for the possible loop holes there, ban variable displacement and cylinder shut-off. Force the people that might try rotary motors or alternative cylinder layouts to receive approval from the other constructors for their proposed plan.

Tiny V8s, muscled V6s, simple 4 Cylinders... all racing.

Maybe subaru could bring back their flat 12...

 

Does that mean Ferrari is preparing a turbocharged 6 cyl. for the street?

 

Even back in the old turbo days Ferrari was against it. Idk, but it sounds like a falling out is close to happening. I wouldn't be surprised if threats of a sub series starts back up again.

Gotta love the drama of F1!

 

Ferrari has always had an edge in terms of resources.

Any effort to level the field in terms of cost disadvantages the bigger teams.

I can understand their frustration.