(GMM) F1's engine makers are likely to endure a nervous season opening race in Bahrain this March.
According to Toyota's engine boss Luca Marmorini, the FIA has not yet made it clear how - for example - a new rule governing the centre of gravity will be measured. Teams are also unsure of things like what liquids will be counted by the FIA as part of the engine's weight.
Previously, centre of gravity and engine weight were not regulated.
However, as evidenced by BAR-Honda last year, the FIA is not afraid to hand down multiple race bans for even minor infringements of the rules. Maximum penalties extend to total championship exclusion.
Marmorini suggested that, no matter how the FIA decide to measure the engine, Toyota's new V8 power plant will come close to the minimum weight of 95 kgs.
''We hope the FIA will be a little bit flexible,'' said Italy's Marmorini. ''We don't want to get to the first race and be disqualified, so we have asked for clarity.''
Written: Mon, 16 Jan 2006 07:10:30
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