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Ferrari veto led to FIA push for standard F1 engine

A decision by Ferrari to veto moves to introduce a cost cap on engines was the impetus for the FIA to push for a standard Formula 1 engine, the governing body has revealed. After Bernie Ecclestone said over the United States Grand Prix weekend that the FIA was planning to open up a tender for a cheap engine supply, the move was confirmed on Monday. In a statement issued by the FIA, the governing body said it would begin dialogue with F1's stakeholders to push on with the standard engine because of Ferrari's decision to block an engine price limit. “The FIA, in agreement with FOM, suggested the principle of setting a maximum price for engine and gear box for client teams at the last...
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