IRL Will Control Engine Builder Swaps

[cosworth151]

IndyCar has ruled that teams will now have to get permission from the series before they can swap engine makes in mid-season. This follows two of the five Lotus powered teams defecting to other builders. I can see their point. The manufacturers need stability, and time to upgrade under performing designs.

http://www.racer.com/indycar-to-control-engine-switches/article/239457/?DCMP=EMC-RACER_DAILY&spMailingID=4159441&spUserID=MjMyNjk2NjU2MQS2&spJobID=42891858&spReportId=NDI4OTE4NTgS1

[Jericoke]

I can see their point.

All the same, they need to stop penalising teams for engine swaps.  The suppliers need more time to get their act together, and penalising a team for choosing the wrong supplier, and then not letting them switch is a little harsh.

[lkjohnson1950]

I think in most cases the suppliers chose the teams. Otherwise how did Chevy score the 2 best teams?