The firm has powered cars to 176 grand prix wins and last competed in F1 with Marussia in 2013.
Although the plans have not been officially signed off, the push towards a simpler and cheaper turbo hybrid V6 is sufficient to make Cosworth look towards F1 again.
Cosworth CEO Hal Reisiger said optimism over future rules plus positive talks with teams had convinced him to start committing resources to an F1 project.
“I think that we’ve got sufficient support from the existing teams, and we’ve had discussions with some, that enable us to make the commitment to proceed,” Reisiger told Autosport.
“More teams committed for a longer term is always better.
“But we have some verbal agreements to partner with some existing and future teams that would enable us to be a sustainable engine partner.”
Cosworth has agreed to play a significant role in new F1 working groups being set up to finalise the 2021 rules.
Reisiger wants F1 to move away from the heat energy recovery element that has proved so troublesome for current manufacturers…
Source: Cosworth begins work towards 2021 Formula 1 return – F1 – Autosport
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