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The race weekend in Bahrain was already set to be a political one after confirmation there would be discussions relating to future power unit regulations on Friday. Bringing together the power unit…
The race weekend in Bahrain was already set to be a political one after confirmation was given that discussions regarding future power unit regulations would take place on Friday. Bringing together the power unit manufacturers, interested parties from teams, the FIA, and representatives from Formula 1 to discuss the direction of the sport can be intense. However, there are already concerns voiced by some attendees, labelling the meeting as “a complete waste of time.” The main focus of the discussion will be on the duration of the incoming set of V6 regulations versus the push from certain stakeholders for a return to V10 engines running on sustainable fuel in the near future. This conversation, proposed by FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem, could spark significant debate and opposition among the involved parties. Just 24 hours before the scheduled meeting, FIA’s deputy president for sport, Robert Reid, resigned, citing a “governance crisis” within the organization, further adding to the turmoil surrounding the leadership. The ongoing internal challenges within the FIA were highlighted by various members, including Motorsport UK chairman David Richards, as concerns about transparency, governance, and consolidation of power within the presidency continue to grow. Despite the internal struggles, George Russell, representing the drivers as the GPDA director, expressed a sense of apathy among his peers towards the situation, emphasizing the need for stability and hoping for a positive resolution in the near future.
