IndyCar’s president of competition and operations Jay Frye says a new engine formula with a significant increase in power output could be introduced as soon as 2020, ahead of the next-generation car. The current 2.2-liter direct-injection turbocharged engine formula has been in place since the start of the 2012 season, when IndyCar also switched up the spec chassis from the IR05 to the all-new DW12. After three years using spec DW12 bodywork, manufacturer aerokits from Chevrolet and Honda were introduced for 2015, but this season sees the return of a spec aero package, which cuts downforce, transfers the majority of it to the underside, and adds new safety measures. However, while...
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