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Marko slams ‘nonsense' Honda engine rumours

Aug.9 Dr Helmut Marko has slammed as 'total nonsense' rumours that Honda was forced to turn down the engine power at recent races. As Mercedes clearly upped the pace in the 2021 title race against Red Bull, rumours circulated that the FIA may in fact have quietly clamped down on a rule loophole being exploited by Honda. 'This is total nonsense,' Marko told Sport1. 'There were no restrictions, either from the FIA or from Honda. We didn't have to turn the engine down. We used the same power in Hungary as before. 'It was different with Mercedes,' he claimed. 'They not only brought updates for the car, but also for the engine. That's why they've been so fast on the straights since...
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