Support is mouting for Formula One to ditch plans for a new 4-cylinder ‘green’ engine to be introduced in 2013, with Jenson Button the latest to voice his concern.
Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo and Bernie Ecclestone were first to dismiss the formula as ‘poxy’, adding that it was a ‘PR gimick’.
Ross Brawn also revealed that there are some discussions going on between the teams behind the scenes to evaluate whether or not there was support for the new plans.
Button is the latest to add his voice, suggesting F1 should return to the days of V10 engines.
“Most of us drivers would like the V10 engines back,” he told El Pais.
“It was just so incredible to hear that roar of 20,000 rpm. In 2004 or 2005, the noise was really impressive. That’s in the past, although the V8 also sounds good.”
