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Honda Racing’s president, Koji Watanabe, has delivered a direct message to the FIA amid the ongoing furore on the supposed F1 power unit loophole furore.
Honda Racing’s president, Koji Watanabe, addressed the FIA regarding the Formula 1 power unit loophole issue ahead of the new season, fueled by fresh regulations. Discontent among engine manufacturers stems from a loophole related to the compression ratio of the new 50-50 V6 hybrid engines. The loophole reportedly involves increasing the ratio above the legal ceiling of 16:1 at temperatures exceeding ambient levels. This could potentially give Mercedes and Red Bull-Ford an advantage of around three to four tenths of a second per lap. Honda, along with Audi and Ferrari, will meet with the FIA to discuss this matter before the upcoming pre-season test in Barcelona. Watanabe emphasized Honda’s commitment to complying with regulations while expressing the company’s interest in exploring new technologies within the guidelines.
