Sports F1 unveils cost-cutting blueprint

[enouwee]

Big savings will be made on engine costs, in-season testing and staff numbers, following a meeting of the FIA World Motor Sport Council in Monaco.

FIA boss Max Mosley had wanted all teams to use a "one size fits all" standardised Cosworth engine.

The teams rejected that proposal but have agreed to use lower-cost, longer-lasting engines from 2009.

From 2010 there will be a ban on refuelling and, subject to market research, Grand Prix distances could be shortened.

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[seph ir oth]

I'm kinda happy that they are aiming to kill refueling. I'd rather them not base races on how fast their pit crew can do their thing.

 

[Wiseman_2]

If they want to attract far larger audiences than they already have, they should give cars machine guns and rocket launchers.