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Northampton-Based Engine Builder Cosworth Preparing To Return To Formula 1 In '21

Cosworth is reportedly "preparing itself for a Formula 1 return" as it commits to "helping frame new engine rules" that are being planned from '21, according to Jonathan Noble of MOTORSPORT. The Northampton-based engine builder, which has powered cars to 176 grand prix wins and last competed with Marussia in '13, "recently took part in an engine rules meeting" to discuss where F1 goes after '20. Although "there has not been an official sign-off of the plans," the push toward a "simpler and cheaper turbo hybrid V6 is enough for Cosworth to feel it can come back to F1." Cosworth CEO Hal Reisiger said, "I think that we've got sufficient support from the existing teams, and we've had discussions with some, that enable us to make the commitment to proceed." Cosworth agreed to play a "significant role" in new F1 working groups that are being set up to finalize the '21 rules, "and it thinks what is being proposed is feasible for a company like itself to produce." One scenario that could play out is for Cosworth to "help design and manufacture the engine, and then a manufacturer links up with it for further support and naming rights." With Cosworth providing the engine for Aston Martin's Adrian Newey-designed Valkyrie car, "there is already speculation that Red Bull would make an obvious long-term partner" (MOTORSPORT, 7/19).

NOT INTERESTED: MOTORSPORT's Roberto Chinchero reported Mercedes and Ferrari "are not interested" in supplying F1 engines to McLaren next season. McLaren "is considering splitting with current partner Honda," and Exec Dir Zak Brown "has suggested Mercedes and Ferrari are enjoying seeing his team languishing at the back of the grid." Brown: "They fear we can go back to being a threat, a fear which is understandable" (MOTORSPORT, 7/19).

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