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'Too late' to rectify 2014 engine 'own goal' - Whitmarsh

Martin Whitmarsh believes Formula One has "scored a bit of an own goal" with regards to the 2014 engine regulations and that it's too late to rectify it. Engine prices are set to increase dramatically as a result of the new 1.6 litre V6 turbo engines next year, with McLaren already announcing a switch to Honda engines in 2015. There's also set to be a number of smaller teams seeking a change in engine supplier in order to find the cheapest deal and Whitmarsh said the sport has done itself no favours with the new regulations. "Frankly I think it's too late," Whitmarsh said. "We missed an opportunity and the fact is the manufacturers have and are spending a lot of...
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