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Ferrari exercised veto to block engine cost cap - FIA

Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, has confirmed that during a Strategy Group meeting, Ferrari exercised its right to veto a cost cap for engine supply, despite the majority voting in favour. The cost of purchasing a supply of F1's new turbo-hybrid V6 power units - priced at around £20 million per season - has been raised as a problem since their introduction in 2014. A proposal to cap the cost was put to the teams with most voting in favour, however Ferrari, as the sports oldest team, has the right to veto any changes and decided to do so, according to a statement by the FIA. "The FIA, in agreement with FOM, suggested the principle of setting a maximum price for engine...
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