Aston Martin says it is satisfied with Liberty Media's decisions

This morning, Liberty Media revealed his roadmap for the future of F1, with in particular an expected modification of the regulations concerning the engine. A point which should attract new engine manufacturers for post-2020, the premier category of motorsport remaining for the moment supported by Mercedes, Ferrari, Renault and Honda.

Involved this year as title sponsor of Red Bull Racing, Aston Martin is one of the possible contenders for an arrival in F1. The mark of Gaydon, through its director Andy Palmer, had already admitted at the end of last year his interest in the discipline if the regulations took a direction more in line with the expectations of engine manufacturers.

The director admitted to us in particular that he wanted “remove MGU-H”. “In my view, it creates unnecessary costs and complexity, Palmer supports. I also think we need to reduce development and test bench hours overall.

There is too much emphasis on ultra-complex technologies. The driver must come back to the forefront with equipment that allows him to put on a show. »

This Friday, after Liberty Media's announcements, it was via the social network Twitter that Andy Palmer reacted. “We are extremely pleased to hear today’s news regarding the future of Formula 1.

These changes support many of the requirements needed for Aston Martin to enter the sport as an engine manufacturer. This is a very positive step in the right direction. »

We are extremely pleased to hear today's news regarding the future of Formula One. These prospective changes support many of the requirements needed for Aston Martin to enter the sport as an engine supplier. This is a very positive step in the right direction.

— Andy Palmer (@AndyatAston) April 6, 2018

Aston Martin and Red Bull also collaborate on road cars, since the two entities worked together to create the Valkyrie hypercar.