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Pierre Wache, Red Bull’s technical director, maintains it is not his job to make Max Verstappen “happy” about the new F1 power unit regulations.
Red Bull technical director Pierre Wache makes it clear that his priority is not to focus on making Max Verstappen happy, following the driver’s criticism of the new F1 regulations that he considers anti-racing.
Verstappen has been vocal about the significant changes to the power unit side of the rulebook, expressing concerns about energy management and the more complex driving techniques required.
The split between combustion power and electric energy in the power units means drivers need to adapt their driving styles to find efficiency and competitive lap times.
Wache emphasizes that his primary role is to provide Verstappen with the necessary tools to compete at the front, rather than prioritizing the driver’s happiness.
Despite Verstappen’s criticisms, he is leading in energy management strategies, even though concerns exist about the long-term sustainability of certain tactics that could strain gearboxes and power units over a full season.
