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F1 Explained: What is turbo lag?
Concerns are arising over possible turbo lag in the 2026 F1 cars, a consequence of the removal of the MGU-H in the power unit.
The turbo lag in F1 cars refers to the delay between pressing the accelerator and receiving added power from the turbo, affecting throttle response and acceleration.
Without the MGU-H, present in previous cars, there might be a reemergence of turbo lag issues, impacting teams like Red Bull and driver Isack Hadjar’s recent crash.
The 2026 season is set to start on March 6 in Melbourne, with turbo lag becoming a significant subject of discussion among teams and drivers as they prepare for the upcoming races.
