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Mercedes' Cowell no fan of 2018 engine rule

Andy Cowell, the man largely responsible for the outstanding quality and performance of Mercedes' power units, says F1's 2018 engine rule is simply 'crazy'. In its quest to reduce spiraling engine costs in Formula 1, the FIA decided to gradually reduce power unit allocation, with teams forced to rely on just three units this year compared to four in 2017. Cowell says he's unsupportive of the move, believing the reduction actually defeats the purpose promoted by the sport's governing body. Mercedes to introduce all-new power unit for 2018! "It's crazy," he told Italy's Corriere dello Sport, "because the manufacturers will have to virtually redo many parts." "We will...
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