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Why rivals don’t want BOP tweaks to help stop Red Bull
Red Bull in recent years, the teams are hesitant to implement Balance of Performance (BoP) measures in Formula 1. Construction work at the Marina Bay city circuit has altered the track layout, potentially benefitting Ferrari in qualifying. Red Bull’s dominance could be challenged by the limited effectiveness of the DRS system and the track’s characteristics. BoP, commonly used in sportscar and GT racing, equalizes performance to create closer competition across various car types and engine configurations. However, F1 teams prioritize maintaining the sport’s meritocratic nature over implementing BoP measures. Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur opposes the idea, stating that it goes against the DNA of Formula 1.
Source: Motorsport.com
