Discussions over the '21 Formula 1 engine regulations "are in limbo after the current manufacturers questioned the package that has been championed" by Liberty Media and FIA, according to Adam Cooper of MOTORSPORT.
The basic parameters of the simplified regulations, including dropping the MGU-H, were jointly announced by the two organizations in October. Discussions continued, and after some "initial reservations," the manufacturers indicated that they accepted the loss of the MGU-H. FIA hoped to "produce a final set of regulations at the end of June." However, "at the last minute" and following discussions at last week's Strategy Group meeting, the manufacturers "kicked back," and suggested that they want to "keep the current hardware package after all, including the MGU-H." The main impetus for their position "is the fact that no new entrants have committed" to coming into F1 in '21, which was "one of the main justifications for the proposed changes." Porsche has been involved in all the discussions over shaping the '21 rules. However, it has not yet made a decision on launching an F1 program. Aston Martin, which indicated interest in an F1 project, is "also sitting on the fence" (MOTORSPORT, 7/10).
