F1's governing body has clarified how oil may be consumed by F1 cars.
Earlier, Mercedes team chairman Niki Lauda had said the FIA needed to urgently clarify "grey areas", including a rumour Ferrari illegally consumes oil via the turbo.
That had followed a formal letter to the FIA, in which Mercedes asked Charlie Whiting if the 0.6kg per 100km oil consumption limit applied to the turbo.
"Yes," Whiting answered.
However, Germany's Auto Motor und Sport reports that despite the FIA clarification, Ferrari does not in fact need to modify its power unit.
"Questions about the battery remain," the report added, "but it should be clarified over the course of the weekend."
Sebastian Vettel said at Monaco: "There are always rumours. I trust Ferrari.
"I also trust the FIA that they would intervene if there was something they didn't like."
I am not sure either but the smoke from the Ferraris tell somewhat of the the story. Also that rumour on Ferrari finding an way to bypass an sensor seems pretty tasty.
Interesting article about current technological engine management systems that can 2 stroke a 4 stroke engine. If Ferrari were using that for intermittent power boosts? Could possibly explain the oil use? www.treehugger.com(...)gs-of-up-to-27.html
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And there we have it. But as usual with F1, Merc' will continue to complain and cite "illegal Ferrari car", and Ferrari will likely retaliate.