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Ferrari power unit technical director Enrico Gualtieri has said that Formula 1’s new engine manufacturers will face a ‘huge challenge’
Audi and a Ford-supported Red Bull Powertrains program will be part of the new entrants into F1’s 2026 power unit regulations shakeup, alongside the existing engine providers. The upcoming generation of F1 power units will be lighter due to the removal of the MGU-H unit and will rely more on electric power from higher-performing MGU-K units. Enrico Gualtieri emphasized the challenges facing newcomers like Audi and Ford in adapting to the complexities of F1 hybrid technology and building a competitive engine. Ferrari, while preparing for 2026, faces the challenge of balancing attention between its current product and the new regulations. Despite these challenges, Ferrari remains focused on both the upcoming 2024 season and the development of the new power unit for 2026.
