F1’s engine manufacturers have reportedly won the battle for an extra pre-season test for 2014.<\/p>\n
Apparently against the resistance of some teams, the engine suppliers had argued that – given the workload and complexity of preparing for the new V6 rules – next year’s pre-season test period should be extended.<\/p>\n
Writing in Speed Week, correspondent Rob La Salle said the manufacturers have indeed won the argument for a fourth test, possibly in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
La Salle quoted Renault’s Rob White as saying a proposal is on the table for a January test, in addition to the usual three tests in February.<\/p>\n
White said an earlier test, perhaps at the tail end of this year, is not feasible.<\/p>\n
“To be at a test track for example in October, the engines would have to be built in September.<\/p>\n
“There is a lead time of three months, so you would have to decide upon the specification in May.\u00a0 We would prefer to have that time on the test benches instead.<\/p>\n
“With some components, we are still in the design phase.\u00a0 A test in October would be just too early.”<\/p>\n
Ferrari, a staunch critic of F1’s now severely limited track testing, will be happy with the news of an extra pre-season test.<\/p>\n
“The testing situation is ridiculous,” team boss Stefano Domenicali told the latest edition of the British magazine F1 Racing.<\/p>\n
“With the other teams, we’ll try to convince them that we need to find another balance — and I am positive we can find a solution.”<\/p>\n
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