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Toto Wolff urges F1 rivals to focus on their own engines amid complaints
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Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has dismissed rivals' concerns over his team's 2026 power unit, telling them to 'get your shit together' and stop seeking distractions. The controversy centers on the interpretation of engine compression ratio rules, with manufacturers like Ferrari, Honda, and Audi questioning potential loopholes. Wolff insists Mercedes' setup is fully legal and compliant with FIA regulations.
Audi has joined calls for the FIA to investigate potential loopholes in the 2026 Formula 1 engine regulations concerning compression ratios. Manufacturers like Mercedes and Red Bull are accused of using materials that allow higher ratios at operating temperatures, potentially gaining up to 15bhp. A key meeting is set for January 22 to discuss dynamic measurement methods.
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A controversial maneuver by Argentine driver Franco Colapinto in an accident sparked complaints from a team. The FIA responded by introducing a regulation modification for 2026. This change aims to prevent similar chaos in the premier motorsport category.