From GMM

Another technical advantage to be enjoyed by cost-capped formula one teams next year will be double the KERS power boost.

The newly published 2010 technical regulations say that teams willing to be limited to 40 million pounds sterling will benefit from non rev-limited engines, unlimited testing and moveable wings.

It also emerged that they will be allowed to use KERS systems outputting 120 kilowatts, while the free-spending teams are limited to just 60kw.

Williams and McLaren on Thursday responded to the FIA's confirmation of the 40m voluntary budget cap, while Ferrari did not want to comment.

It was also noted that the minimum car-plus-driver weight in formula one next year will increase.

The FIA has apparently responded to calls to raise the limit, following complaints that the sport is becoming a "jockey's competition" due to the addition of heavy KERS packages.

Most drivers endeavored to shed kilograms over the winter period, as they mused the addition of up to 40kg in the form of the new energy re-use technology, but no corresponding increase in the minimum weight of 605kg.

The governing FIA on Thursday published the 2010 technical regulations, showing an increase in the weight from 605 to 620kg.


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