Team
principal of Infiniti Red Bull Christian Horner told a group of reporters
during the Canadian Grand Prix that their engine partner Renault may quit the
sport if the game does not permit in-season engine development next year.
Formula
One 2015 edition includes four engine manufacturers – namely Ferrari, Mercedes,
Renault, and Honda. Currently, French automobile
manufacturers Renault is lagging behind the first two since new V6 turbo
hybrid power units were introduced in 2014.
In-season
development is allowed this year through a complicated system of
"tokens" but this will not be permitted in 2016 as reported by BBC unless
there would be a unanimous decision from all teams. And, by posting time Mercedes
are reluctant to agree on the issue.
Horner
informed the press that the prevailing champs Mercedes must think of the bigger
picture before resisting proposed changes.
"The
situation is we are at a precarious point in terms of Renault's commitment to
the future," the former race car driver said.
"If
you are effectively shutting that down (the engine development) in February,
you are almost waving goodbye to them (Renault).
"So
(Mercedes) need to have a bit of a grown-up think about it. And the FIA as well
to say what is in the best interests of F1. If F1 can afford to lose an engine
manufacturer, then stick to Feb. 28."
He
indicated that the development freeze would be the worst thing for Renault, who
are weighing their options in the sport. Renault has a contract with Red Bull
and Toro Rosso until the end of 2016, but has not ruled out quitting
beforehand.
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