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Ecclestone still unhappy with engine formula

Bernie Ecclestone remains unhappy with the current engines despite Formula 1 chiefs agreeing to keep the V6 units in a meeting last week. The Strategy Group met in London last Thursday to discuss the future of the sport, including Ecclestone's suggested idea of having a dual power unit formula. The idea was rejected as F1 chiefs agreed to continue using the hybrid V6s turbos introduced last year. Ecclestone, who has always been critical of the move to V6s, insists the current formula is wrong for the sport as it is too complex. He also said that, despite manufacturers being keen on retaining the hybrid engines, the technology is not road car relevant. "I want to change many...
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