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Wolff slams ‘joke’ proposal to tweak 2026 F1 engine rules
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21/04/2025 at 17:2621/04/2025 at 17:37 Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has taken a firm stand against a proposed adjustment to the energy deployment rules for the sport’s 2026 hybrid power units, labeling the idea “a joke” as the Formula 1 Commission prepares to discuss potential changes. The debate centers on concerns that the original 50/50 split between internal combustion and electric power could cause cars to run out of battery power on straights at power-sensitive circuits, leading to excessive derating. While some advocate tweaking battery deployment, Wolff’s sharp rebuke underscores Mercedes’ frustration with revisiting regulations...
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