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by gravitycop 6323 days ago
F1 engines have overhead cams for specifically this reason.

F1 has displacement limits. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formula_One_regulations#Engine

F1 is not relevant to the world outside racing, where there are no displacement limits. Important engine metrics in the consumer world are size, weight, reliability, repairability, fuel economy, and capex economy.