F1: Engine-deal cost cap being considered
A cost cap for Formula 1 engine-supply deals to customer teams is being considered following a meeting of the Strategy Group.
The FIA said earlier this year that it was an oversight not to ensure the money required to pay for a power unit supply was tackled when the 1.6-liter turbocharged V6s were introduced in 2014. Teams are spending around $23 million to $31m per season, compared to around $11m during the V8 era.
On Monday, the Strategy Group discussed capping the cost of a supply of both one-year-old engines and new-spec power units. Further analysis of a cost cap will form part of a dossier which is to be presented to FIA president Jean Todt.
AUTOSPORT reported last week that the rules are set to be tweaked to allow different specification engines to be supplied during the season and known as "Current -1" to differentiate them from the latest iteration.
If the changes are permitted, it would allow Manor to acquire 2015-spec Mercedes power units for 2016 should talks come to fruition. It would also mean Red Bull, which has cut ties with Renault for next season, could use Ferrari power without posing a major threat to the works team.
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