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Originally Posted by Pistol
the big car makers have enough money to develop racing cars and to develop eco freindly cars separately
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I don't think this is the case. It's the reason why Toyota, Ford, Honda all dropped out. Not enough $$$ to throw at a series that had no R&D value for them. Hybrid systems and a powerplant that could have tech directly related to current and future vehicles will likely mean more works teams.
I think the fans probably hated the V6 turbo to V12/10 change, then they griped about the V10 to V8 change (I remember that one clearly), now that V8 sound suddenly was the pinnacle of F1 noise and all that the fans care about. Meh. People will get used to it especially if the races and competition are more exciting.
I for one would much rather have an exciting race and less noise, than a procession of V8's.