F1's obvious budget engine solution
While Formula 1's power brokers argue over what to do about costly engines, GARY ANDERSON has an idea he believes would save several teams from going out of business
Ever since the new 1.6-litre turbocharged V6 with added ERS engines were introduced at the start of 2014, there has been controversy about whether this is the right direction for Formula 1.
Now the idea of an alternative, budget engine has been tabled, with lots of talk about it over the Mexican Grand Prix weekend.
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