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Red Bull chief fires back as Mercedes engine war ramps up
Red Bull’s F1 engine chief Ben Hodgkinson criticized Mercedes as the 2026 engine competition intensifies. Red Bull aims to surpass Mercedes and Ferrari with their new DM01 power unit project. Concerns persist over the success of Red Bull’s engine and the possibility of retaining Max Verstappen until 2028. Reports suggest a potential shift in power dynamics in F1 in 2026, with Toto Wolff’s pursuit of Verstappen looming. Hodgkinson addressed the hype around the Mercedes engine, attributing it to fabricated claims from Mercedes themselves. Verstappen hints at a Red Bull exit timeline amid Newey’s reconsideration of Aston Martin decision.
