Renault sees the new engine formula for 2013 as a great opportunity, managing director Jean Francois Caubet has confirmed.<\/p>\n
The French carmaker has withdrawn as a team owner of the Enstone based team that bears its name, but remains committed to supplying engines for at least the next three years.<\/p>\n
That three-year period covers the transition from the current ‘frozen’ V8 engine formula to the new four-cylinder turbos that will debut in 2013.<\/p>\n
“The engine for 2013 evens out the playing field,” said Caubet, addressing suggestions Renault’s current 2.4 litre unit is not up to speed with the leading Mercedes and Ferrari.<\/p>\n
“The dossier of the FIA speaks for itself,” he added, according to motorsport-total.com.\u00a0 “There are technological innovations; the competition is completely open.<\/p>\n
“There are precise rules for the costs, the materials, the number of engines per season and the speed (rev) limit.\u00a0 Technologically, we have great freedom,” said Caubet.<\/p>\n
“Everyone starts with a blank sheet of paper.\u00a0 May the best win.”<\/p>\n
With the new formula also designed to lure car manufacturers back to F1, Caubet admitted it is “too soon” for BMW to return, but indicated that Volkswagen is “hesitating”.<\/p>\n
And he said there is a “third group” now eyeing F1.<\/p>\n
“It is the Japanese,” confirmed Caubet.\u00a0 “I am surprised by their interest in the new engine, but of course the cost aspect may have changed the attitude.<\/p>\n
“The Europeans are in front, the technologies are new — I suppose they cannot afford to not be here,” added Caubet, who indicated that Honda is seriously considering a return.<\/p>\n
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