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That's how F1 keep screwing new entrants and engine suppliers.
Remember back in 2010, when HRT, Lotus (Caterham), Virgin Racing (Marussia) entered F1. FOM forced them to use Cosworth engine, and back then they are organized the teams with an assumption a budget cap. Thus their R&D and money wise, will never catch up with the established teams. Now, 2 of the 3 are gone.
Now, Teams and Engine suppliers were forced to produce the power unit which cost more than traditional V8s. Another factor of smaller teams burning money.
In my opinion, 2014 (even 2015) teams should be allowed to choose to use either new I6 Power units or traditional V8 (with KERS only) if their budget constraints them to do so. That allows the teams to operate in lower budget if they wish. With more known factors when they allocate their budgets. Smaller teams simply don't have the budget to pay for and develop new power units.
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