Mosley proposes a ‘global engine’ for 2013

The president of the FIA, Max Mosley, has suggested the introduction of a revolutionary engine. This engine could appear as early as the 2013 F1 season and would be used in several championships ranging from Formula 1 to the WRC (World Rally Championship).

« We are currently studying a global engine for 2013, » said Mosley at a press conference during the Rally Portugal last weekend.

« That is to say, an engine that would be adaptable to several types of cars. It’s too early to say more, but we are doing it in consultation with the manufacturers. There is no question of doing anything between now and 2013 because that wouldn’t leave enough time. What we would like to do is have an engine in F1, for example, where the basic engine would not be subject to development. »

According to Mosley, the FIA would like operating costs to be reduced to a minimum. The engine itself must introduce new features, such as the KERS (Kinetic Energy Recovery System), which has been in development for a few months.

The Briton continued: « Our fundamental goal is for the money spent on research and development in motorsport to be relevant and useful to the automotive industry, rather than in a highly specialized field that has no relevance. We are trying to find a way to combine this system for all categories of motorsport. This engine could be useful due to the enormous amount spent in motorsport. »