Formula One Engine Development Frozen Until 2017

The FIA's World Motorsport Council announced that Formula One's 2.4-liter naturally aspirated V8 engines will remain in use until at least 2017. Engine development will be frozen throughout this period, though a change can be made after five years if all teams agree.
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Threepoint1415926 - 11/5/2007 5:11:24 PM

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I agree... It seems they just locked all of the constructors into their current cars.

Lexus - 11/5/2007 6:50:42 PM

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Yeah, dumb, and that is why they are running the show instead of you.

Midengine, I was being sarcastic if you haven't notice.

BMW995 - 11/5/2007 9:00:03 PM

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They should have a new formula:
4 liter V8 or V10s limited to 10,000 RPM to give approximately 750 HP. It would get rid of that sickening 19,000 RPM wail and screech. The engines would last several races and sound a hell of a lot better.

Agent004 - 11/5/2007 9:11:45 PM

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You mean that "wail and screech" F1 fans love?

Lavic - 11/6/2007 10:27:27 AM

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Maybe they should stick the V8 from Nascar to make them better sounding?