Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has applauded the teams unity over the new engine formula to be introduced in 2014.
The Italian was staunchly against the smaller four-cylinder engines which had been previously agreed upon, calling them ‘absurd’ for the top tier of motorsport.
He is however happy with the latest agreement which will see the sport powered by turbocharged V6 engines from 2014, rather than 2013 – giving the manufacturers extra time to develop the engines.
“The choice of having a V6 turbo engine as from 2014 is the right one and I am pleased to note that common sense prevailed,” said Montezemolo.
“It shows we are working together without pointless counterproposals or diktat, if it leads to the best outcome for the good of this sport.”
The 63-year-old also welcomed the regulation changes which have made this season one of the most exciting in recent history.
“I think that it’s been a positive start to the season for Formula 1,” he continued. “I have to say the races are all unpredictable and full of overtaking and interesting for the public, both in the grandstands and in front of the television, right to the end.
“That was one of the objectives this sport had set itself and I believe it has been reached.”
The majority of his praise went to Pirelli. The Italian tyre manufacturer made its return to F1 this season and has managed to spice up the racing with higher degrading tyres.
“I want to take this opportunity to congratulate Pirelli on its return to Formula 1. In fact, I’m not surprised: we have a great relationship with them and we have known them for a long time, given that historically they have been one of our suppliers for our extreme high performance road cars.”
