Ferrari may ask the FIA for permission to make changes to its Formula One engine on the ‘grounds of reliability’.
Auto Motor und Sport magazine on Thursday said the Italian team's recent engine problems - including two failures for Fernando Alonso - have been identified. Reportedly, the problem is with the pneumatic valves.
The report said too much air is escaping from the engine, and because of the new regulations – and subsequently shorter pit stops - there is not enough time during the stop to replenish the engines.
The German publication said that if Ferrari can prove to the FIA that the engine is suffering a general reliability flaw, it may be granted a temporary exemption from the 'freeze' on engine development.
However, the engines already used by Alonso and team-mate Felipe Massa may not be altered.
Sauber, which also used the same V8 power, blamed its double engine failure in Malaysia on ‘problems with the pneumatic system’.
Pa Zalonso je rekao da je sve OK i da ima zero worries.
Originally Posted by Fabia_Elegance!
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