The FIA have ratified the new engine regulations agreed upon by the Formula 1 Commission earlier this month.
The teams and manufacturers, including Bernie Ecclestone, got together in a bid to overturn the four-cylinder, 1.6 litre engines which had been proposed and confirmed for the 2013 season.
The regulations met much criticism and have therefore been dropped for a new formula which consists of a turbocharged-V6, 1.6ltr unit with ERS (Energy-Recovery-System) which will be more powerful than the current KERS unit.
A press release from the governing body also confirmed the delay of their introduction to 2014.
“Following a fax vote by its members, the World Motor Sport Council has ratified the engine regulations recently drawn up in consultation with the main stakeholders in Formula One.
“The new power plant will be a V6 1.6 turbo unit with energy recovery systems. This new formula will come into effect as from the start of the 2014 FIA Formula One World Championship season.”
The finer details, including the rev limit, are yet to be agreed. However, pressure from 18 of the 20 circuits will likely see them peak at 18,000rpm.
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