Ecclestone 'horrified by lack of noise' from V6s

dAfter the criticisms presented by the organization of the Australian Grand Prix, it is Bernie Ecclestone's turn to step up to the plate against the spectacle offered by the 6l turbo/hybrid V1.6. The “discreet” sound of this new engine compared to the old V8 has met with many detractors who are offended that the new F1 have become silent compared to their elders. “I wasn’t horrified by the noise. I was horrified by the lack of it.”, commented the F1 financier on ESPNF1.com. “Ron (Walker, Chairman of the Australian Grand Prix Organisation) is right about the terms of their contract. I was sorry to agree with him by confirming his words: these single-seaters do not make the noise of racing cars. »

Bernie Ecclestone has expressed his fears about a possible lack of sound at Grands Prix since the new engine was mentioned. The British businessman is now looking for a solution to find a sound that is more attractive to the public. “I spoke with Jean (Todt, the FIA ​​director) and I told him we have to find a way to make them loud like racing cars. I don't even know if it's possible, but we should think about it. I think we need to let a few races be fought before possibly doing something. We can't wait the whole season because then it will be too late. »

Discover the analysis of the Australian Grand Prix carried out by our special correspondents in issue 1952 of AUTOhebdo, available now in digital version on all platforms, and from tomorrow on newsstands.