‘No sympathy for Merc over new engine rules’

Helmut Marko says he has no sympathy for Mercedes, who are reportedly the most reluctant to embrace engine rules changes for 2017.

Formula 1 is pressing on with plans to alter the engine regulations ahead of next year’s championship.

The changes are aimed at reducing the cost of the power units, improving the sound and performance convergence.

And with Mercedes’ engine by far the best in the field, it is no wonder that the reigning World Champions are not too happy about the changes.

Marko, though, has no sympathy for the Brackley squad.

“Not at all,” he told the official F1 website when asked ‘do you sympathise. “Because it was all about not losing any advantage.

“Now all the teams again have the chance to close the gap.

“Of course we are …

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