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George Russell believes his battle with Kimi Antonelli at the Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix would not have been possible without the current power unit specification.
George Russell expressed his confusion about the potential abandonment of the current Formula 1 power units following the exciting Canadian Grand Prix, which he believed was only possible due to the current engine specifications. The introduction of new regulations this year included dropping the expensive Motor Generator Unit – Heat (MGU-H) and mandating a 50:50 power ratio from the internal combustion engine (ICE) and electrical component. While discussions for 2027 revolve around potentially changing this ratio, Russell supported the current setup after engaging races in Miami and Canada. Despite praising the current power delivery for enabling intense battles like his with teammate Kimi Antonelli, Russell faced a power unit issue leading to his retirement in Canada, affecting his championship standing. The race also saw McLaren drivers struggle with tyre choices in cool conditions, highlighting the challenges faced by teams in optimizing performance.
