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Mercedes and Renault unhappy with proposed 2021 engine plan

Two of Formula 1's biggest manufacturers have questioned the proposed new engine formula which is set to be adopted in 2021, with neither believing it is the right way forward for the sport if it wants to meet certain targets. The FIA outlined its plans for the new power unit earlier this week, with the aim of making it simpler and therefore cheaper – which it hopes will attract new engine manufacturers – whilst increasing the noise that is missing with the current hybrid engines. Mercedes and Renault believe the issue of cost hasn't been addressed properly and therefore new manufacturers would be unlikely to get involved. Mercedes chief Toto Wolff went as far as...
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