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The power brokers of F1 have reached agreement on some cost cutting measures for the 2010 season and while Mosley is convinced a single engine supplier is a great idea, thankfully it is not part of the deal. Also thankfully he won’t be around much longer.
So the main points for what has been agreed so far are;
- Engines will now have to last three races.
- Manufactures are to make 25 engines for purchase by non-manufacturer teams.
Further details are still be agreed relating to;
- Testing limits.
- Chassis cost cutting measures
- Introduction time for KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System)Â Beside the fuel limits and the associated efficiency improvements this is the first major Greening Technology for F1.
It looks like sanity is prevailing and we won’t be seeing any significant changes that could be potentially damaging to the sport. While in an ideal world I would like a no holds barred F1 Championship where technology and ingenuity are not fettered by monetary restrictions, it just can't happen. Too much money spent in F1 is like performance enhancing drugs in the Tour de France – it just ruins it for all and brings the public perception of the sport into disrepute.
The new regulations ratified so far not only meet the two major requirements the public and the sport need to see; reduction of costs and the greening of the technologies, they also increase the team factor. Formula 1 is already the ultimate showcase of teamwork with the broadest requirements of skills while still being predominantly a sport for individuals. The three race engine rule is going to have significant impact across the board.
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The engine supply deal is perfect and thankfully will allow the colour of the independents to continue.
2010 promises to be yet another interesting year in the history of Formula 1.
Rod Halligan
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