Teams play down V10 worry

Some teams at least have decided not to worry about the V10 to V8 power debate. Honda has stated that they're confident the power defecit of around 80 to 100 horse power will be sorted by the first race. Meanwhile, Renault say they're glad to be rid of V10s, which they say is 'old fashioned'. They say that the introduction of V8s could level the playing field, although they mention in the same breath that they think the V8 move will benefit Renault.

Time will tell. Meanwhile, the rest of us can wallow in depression, knowing that the fastest car in 2006 will be slower and less powerful than 2005's slowest car.