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Leclerc expects Mercedes to emerge as the benchmark in Austria due to its power‑unit advantage

15 days 43 minutes ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Charles Leclerc has played down suggestions that Ferrari could arrive at the Red Bull Ring as favourites, insisting that Mercedes' power unit advantage and the... read more »

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Why was Antonelli penalized after the Barcelona race despite his retirement?

24 days 5 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

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Andrea Kimi Antonelli's Barcelona‑Catalunya weekend ended in a double setback, as the championship leader retired with a power‑unit failure and then received a post‑race... read more »

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Drivers welcome FIA's revised PU‑split rules for 2027 and 2028 - but warn core problems remain

27 days 10 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 326 views )

The FIA's confirmation of revised power‑unit regulations for 2027 and 2028 - including a staged rebalancing of the ICE‑ERS split - has triggered a wave of reaction across... read more »

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What direction should Cadillac take as a future engine manufacturer amid uncertainty around the ...

29 days 9 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 272 views )

Cadillac's preparations for its full works entry into Formula One continue to gather momentum, but the manufacturer remains deeply involved in the sport's ongoing... read more »

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The key numbers behind the two-step revision to the power unit regulations

29 days 22 hours ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 235 views )

Following longs weeks of intensive talks, Formula 1 has finalised a significant revision to its upcoming power‑unit framework, agreeing to introduce the 60/40 split between... read more »

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Russell to race with fresh PU components in Monaco

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 272 views )

Although Monaco is traditionally one of the least likely venues for teams to introduce fresh power‑unit components-given the low‑load nature of the circuit and the desire to... read more »

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How F1's additional development upgrade opportunities will be applied - and what's changing?

about 1 month ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 336 views )

Formula One will enter a new regulatory era in 2026, and alongside the radically revised power‑unit architecture, the FIA has introduced a mechanism designed to prevent... read more »

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FIA confirms key tweaks to the 2027 F1 power unit regulation after positive Miami trial

2 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 346 views )

Formula 1's power‑unit regulations are set for another significant refinement, with the FIA confirming that the sport will move away from the 50/50 split between... read more »

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F1MATHS: What do the numbers reveal about the reliability of the power unit manufacturers?

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 956 views )

The 2026 Formula 1 season has ushered in a new era of power‑unit regulations, reshaping how teams manage reliability across the calendar. F1Technical's senior writer... read more »

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F1MATHS: What do top speeds reveal about Mercedes' dominance in Shanghai?

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 454 views )

Sprint Qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix offered more than just a grid order-it also delivered a revealing snapshot of the power‑unit landscape in 2026. read more »

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Things to know about the opening F1 race in Melbourne

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 349 views )

The 2026 Australian Grand Prix at Albert Park presents a demanding mix of technical, strategic, and regulatory challenges as teams prepare for the third season under Formula... read more »

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FIA Introduces ADUO to Prevent Power‑Unit Imbalance Under 2026 Regulations

4 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 1861 views )

Ahead of the arrival of the major technical revamp, F1Technical's senior writer Balazs Szabo explains how the governing body, the FIA intends to prevent large performance... read more »

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F1MATHS: How many laps did the five engine manufacturer complete in Bahrain?

5 months ago

from: F1Technical.net

( 2654 views )

The first Bahrain test of the 2026 Formula 1 season offered an early look at how each power‑unit supplier handled the demands of the new regulations. F1Technical's senior... read more »

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F1 2026 uncovered: How Boost, Overtake, and sustainable fuel change the game

6 months ago

from: PlanetF1.com

( 481 views )

Formula One is entering another new era in 2026 with significant changes being made to the powerunit, chassis and aerodynamics, all of which we'll cover in this series. read more »

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McLaren calls for clarity on F1 cost cap rules after Red Bull’s Brazil GP engine change

8 months ago

from: MotorSportWeek.com

( 374 views )

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has called for clarity on the finer details of Formula 1's cost cap after Red Bull changed the Honda powerunit on Max Verstappen's car... read more »

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Alpine's early season engine troubles triggered by porpoising

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1195 views )

While the French car manufacturer has shown strong pace at the beginning of the campaign, both Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon have suffered their share of engine... read more »

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Could Mercedes introduce radical 'zeropod' F1 design?

over 4 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1446 views )

While having no sidepods at all is somewhat detached from reality, there's good reason to suggest that Mercedes will introduce a new package that shrinks the car's... read more »

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Mercedes brings new F1 engine to Austria after reliability fixes

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 952 views )

The Mercedes Formula 1 team and customers Racing Point and Williams are to run a new spec powerunit in Austria having made reliability fixes read more »

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Red Bull's Austrian GP hopes boosted by new Honda F1 engine

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1499 views )

Red Bull's hopes of taking the fight to Mercedes when Formula 1 returns in Austria this weekend have been further boosted by an upgraded powerunit from engine partner Honda read more »

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Turbo-hybrid powerunit rules too complex, expensive for new manufacturers

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1145 views )

Formula 1's turbo-hybrid powertrain regulations are too complex and expensive for any new manufacturers to consider joining the championship, says Motorsport UK chief... read more »

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Bottas will take grid drop for new Mercedes powerunit in Abu Dhabi

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 894 views )

Valtteri Bottas will take a grid drop for the Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi with Mercedes having elected to fit a brand new powerunit for this weekend read more »

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Norris to avoid penalties as German GP engine issue identified

over 6 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1017 views )

Lando Norris is set to escape further powerunit-related penalties at the Hungarian Grand Prix after McLaren and Formula 1 engine supplier Renault identified the cause of his... read more »

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Verstappen: Spec C engine forces Red Bull into Russian GP penalties

over 7 years ago

from: Autosport.com

( 1054 views )

Max Verstappen says Red Bull had to use an older Renault Formula 1 engine for the Russian Grand Prix, because the spec C powerunit cannot run in upcoming high-altitude races read more »

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Renault Sport Hire Ex-Mercedes Head Of Powerunit, Matthew Harman

over 8 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1594 views )

Renault Sport have acquired the services of ex-Mercedes engineer Matthew Harman, who'll join the team on September 1st as their new Deputy Chief Designer. read more »

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F1 to Replace Turbo Engines With a Cheaper, Noisier Power Unit

over 9 years ago

from: TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk

( 1818 views )

Following a meeting on Friday, the FIA has confirmed that initial plans are in place for a new powerunit. The change is expected to take effect from 2021. read more »