As we all know, Formula 1 is set to adopt small 4-cylinder turbo engines in 2013, but rumours are now circulating that Bernie Ecclestone is in talks with GM on the use of the LS3 V8 instead. An Ecclestone aide has apparently leaked that the F1 boss recently travelled to Detroit to discuss with GM management "Whether or not the large V8 would be viable in Formula One from 2013 onwards". The leak detailed that "Due to spiralling costs in the sport, and the new F1 location of Austin, Texas, the 6.2 litre variant of the crate engine would be a cost effective, reliable, entertaining and culturally relevant new aspect of F1" and "May even be supplied under a GM sponsorship agreement with all teams, including both Ferrari and McLaren" who have, apparently, not yet been notified of Mr Ecclestone's latest plan. GM has refused to comment on the rumours, but it would make sense for the "financially troubled" corporation to take advantage of this offer to play a large part in the most high-profile motorsport on earth.
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