Le moteur Red Bull Ford F1 compétitif dès le début de la saison

La nouvelle unité de puissance de Red Bull a impressionné lors des premières courses de la saison 2026 de Formule 1 malgré des difficultés liées au châssis. Le directeur de Ford Performance, Mark Rushbrook, a décrit l'unité comme étant "dans le coup" pour un nouveau venu.

L'unité de puissance Red Bull Ford DM01 a réalisé de solides performances dès l'ouverture de la saison à Melbourne. Des membres de l'équipe et les pilotes ont noté qu'elle n'avait pas rencontré de problèmes majeurs lors des premières courses, y compris lors du Grand Prix du Japon où Max Verstappen a déclaré que ni le moteur thermique ni le déploiement électrique ne figuraient parmi les problèmes les plus importants de l'écurie.

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F1 team principals and officials in a commission meeting discussing 2026 power unit concerns, with McLaren's Andrea Stella addressing the group.
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F1 commission meeting addresses 2026 power unit concerns

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Formula 1 team principals and officials gathered for a commission meeting last Wednesday to tackle key issues with the upcoming 2026 regulations, particularly the new power units. McLaren's Andrea Stella highlighted four major worries, including race starts, energy harvesting, overtaking challenges, and the use of straight mode. While some concerns have seen progress through testing, others remain unresolved ahead of the season opener.

During the first week of Formula 1's 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, Mercedes-powered teams praised Red Bull's new power unit for its strong performance and reliability. However, comments from team principals and drivers suggest political motivations, including sandbagging and avoiding the favorite label. Separately, new regulations are complicating race starts, prompting calls for intervention.

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During the first week of Formula 1 pre-season testing in Bahrain for the 2026 regulations, Mercedes-powered teams highlighted Red Bull's new engine as the benchmark. Red Bull's technical director Pierre Wache downplayed this, placing his team fourth behind Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren. The praise appears partly political amid discussions on energy management and potential sandbagging.

During pre-season testing in Bahrain for the 2026 Formula 1 season, drivers faced difficulties with new race start procedures, while Mercedes encountered political scrutiny over its engine's compression ratio. George Russell described his practice starts as worse than ever, highlighting the complexity introduced by regulatory changes. An online vote among manufacturers addresses concerns about engine compliance.

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Ferrari's 2026 Formula 1 car has positively surprised the paddock during pre-season testing in Bahrain, with strong performances in starts and overall pace. Team principal Fred Vasseur highlighted the reduced concerns over the new regulations, while driver Lewis Hamilton expressed determination for his 20th season. The team's innovations and handling have raised hopes for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix.

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