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Cadillac Executive Engineering Consultant Pat Symonds has contended that the FIA’s compromises have turned F1’s new power units into a “camel”.
Cadillac Executive Engineering Consultant Pat Symonds criticized the FIA’s compromises for transforming Formula 1’s new power units into a “camel.”
Symonds had a role in designing the 2026 engines before joining Cadillac as the 11th team in F1.
He expressed frustration over the FIA’s control dominating the regulations, impacting his decision.
Symonds felt the FIA made too many concessions to teams regarding the 2026 power units.
The removal of the MGU-H sought to simplify engines and attract new manufacturers but impacted the final package.
Symonds suggested that the lost energy recovery from the MGU-H should have been replaced via the front axle.
However, opposition from one team caused the proposal to be dropped.
