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Racing Bulls boss Alan Permane has said that the Red Bull family has “no doubts” that its in-house F1 powertrain will be competitive this season.
Racing Bulls team principal Alan Permane expressed confidence in the competitiveness of Red Bull’s in-house Formula 1 powertrain for the current season. The team’s powertrains division developed its first-ever power unit for the new regulations cycle, showing initial doubts due to inexperience, but found a loophole that could provide a horsepower advantage. Red Bull’s title aspirations, particularly for Max Verstappen, have received a significant boost with the promising performance of the powertrain. Permane emphasized the team’s unwavering belief in the powertrains’ performance and reliability, stating there are no doubts about their capabilities.
He mentioned that positive feedback from testing and integration with powertrain engineers have fueled optimism, with upcoming additional testing offering further opportunities for refinement. The team is focused on seamless integration between powertrains, staff, and drivers to maximize performance for the upcoming season. The delay in the 2026 driver announcement reflects Red Bull’s commitment to respect their current driver, Yuki Tsunoda.
