Marussia have confirmed that they will use Ferrari power in 2014 when the new 1.6 litre V6 engine regulations come into play.
The small Russian owned outfit will also use Ferrari supplied gearboxes in the technical partnership.
Team CEO Andy Webb believes the deal confirms Marussia’s long-term plans to be in Formula 1.
“The importance of this development to our team cannot be overstated,” he said in a statement.
“Not only will we benefit from a customer supply from the most successful engine manufacturer in F1’s history, but this also provides further confirmation, if it were needed, of our commitment to the sport and determination to maintain our progression towards our long-term ambitions.
“The new powertrain regulations being introduced next year represent the most substantial engine development within the sport since the introduction of the V8 formula and are all the more significant for the increased contribution of the energy recovery system.
“We look forward to working with Scuderia Ferrari during this exciting new era of F1 competition.”
The outfit will continue its technical partnership with one of Ferrari’s main rivals, McLaren, who aid Marussia in the aerodynamics department.
Ferrari’s engine supply is believed to be one of the cheapest on the table, with Mercedes second and Renault the most expensive.
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