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Todt warns against "unfair" focus on new F1 manufacturers

FIA president Jean Todt believes it would be "unfair" on Formula 1's current car manufacturers if future rules overlook what they want and try to pander too much to those looking at entering the sport. Proposals for tweaks to the engines rule for 2021 have caused some controversy, with Mercedes, Renault and Ferrari all speaking out against the ideas that they fear will lead to a dramatic increase in costs. But equally, F1's rule makers know that if they do not make tweaks to the current engine rules then there is little hope of independents like Ilmor and Cosworth being able to join grand prix racing. There remain hopes that both interest groups can be pleased, but Todt is clear...
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