RtN wrote:
Ultimately the series is going to have a spec engine built by Ilmor unless a new manufacturer can be persuaded to sign on with the obligations that exist today i.e. building their own. The only question is over what format. If Honda's suggestion is popular with other prospective manufacturers then the series would be remiss to ignore it. Otherwise, the alternative is Honda'e engine going away and leaving the series with the Ilmor engine that currently exists, with or without Chevy branding.
And having a spec engine does open up possibilities with innovation - they could build a 3-litre V10 that runs on hydrogen or Vettel's bee juice, or something else that isn't dead dinosaurs. Show everyone else that you can have the best of both worlds; a loud and powerful top-line racing series that also doesn't pollute. Contemporary racing doesn't have to turn into an electric monopoly. If they were to go with hydrogen then you would think Toyota would be champing at the bit.
And having a spec engine does open up possibilities with innovation - they could build a 3-litre V10 that runs on hydrogen or Vettel's bee juice, or something else that isn't dead dinosaurs. Show everyone else that you can have the best of both worlds; a loud and powerful top-line racing series that also doesn't pollute. Contemporary racing doesn't have to turn into an electric monopoly. If they were to go with hydrogen then you would think Toyota would be champing at the bit.
I agree, but hydrogen cars don't tend to be very loud.
