Teh One Who Knocks
12-09-2015, 01:51 PM
Omnisport
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Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone wants to introduce engine equality across the sport from 2017 and has vowed to stand firm against pressure from top teams.
Merecedes have enjoyed near total domination over the sport since hybrid technology was introduced in 2014, romping to consecutive constructors' championships as Lewis Hamilton has beaten team-mate Nico Rosberg in the drivers' standings.
While the German constructor has continued to flourish, their competitors have struggled to keep up but Ecclestone is keen to create a level playing field going forward.
"What we are trying to do at the moment is to get regulations for a new engine that is the same for everyone," Ecclestone told Sky Sports News.
"We don't want different engines for different teams if we don't have to, if we have to that is what will happen, but that is what we would rather not happen.
"If they [the top teams] don't then maybe the FIA will have to write the regulations.
"If you like it, good, if you don't, sorry, but you've a choice of stop [competing in F1] or you can arbitrate."
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Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone wants to introduce engine equality across the sport from 2017 and has vowed to stand firm against pressure from top teams.
Merecedes have enjoyed near total domination over the sport since hybrid technology was introduced in 2014, romping to consecutive constructors' championships as Lewis Hamilton has beaten team-mate Nico Rosberg in the drivers' standings.
While the German constructor has continued to flourish, their competitors have struggled to keep up but Ecclestone is keen to create a level playing field going forward.
"What we are trying to do at the moment is to get regulations for a new engine that is the same for everyone," Ecclestone told Sky Sports News.
"We don't want different engines for different teams if we don't have to, if we have to that is what will happen, but that is what we would rather not happen.
"If they [the top teams] don't then maybe the FIA will have to write the regulations.
"If you like it, good, if you don't, sorry, but you've a choice of stop [competing in F1] or you can arbitrate."