P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Carlos Sainz echoes claims made by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff about Red Bull.
Carlos Sainz supports Toto Wolff’s statement that Red Bull’s new F1 power unit is the benchmark for the 2026 season. Red Bull’s impressive performance during pre-season testing in Bahrain, with Max Verstappen setting the pace, has raised eyebrows in the paddock. Sainz, driving a Mercedes-powered Williams, notes that GPS data indicates Red Bull’s engine is significantly ahead of the competition. Wolff emphasized that Red Bull’s Ford engine sets the benchmark for the season, with Mercedes trailing in energy deployment. The compression ratio controversy in F1 could lead to rule changes that may impact Mercedes-powered teams. Críticos de Red Bull preocupan a sus rivales. Toto Wolff alega que el motor Ford de Red Bull es el punto de con referencia para el 2026.
