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George Russell has pointed out a significant issue with the 2026 F1 cars, drawing a comparison to an unusual supermarket analogy. The demands of the new power units require drivers to use lower gears to rev the engines higher for energy harvesting, affecting their performance through corners. Red Bull Racing’s chief designer, Craig Skinner, has stepped down unexpectedly before the start of the new F1 season, with his reasons and replacement yet to be disclosed. Oscar Piastri addresses the challenges of adapting to the new energy demands in F1, highlighting the changes drivers are making to conserve energy while driving. F1 has announced a major broadcast change for the upcoming pre-season test in Bahrain, scheduled to take place from February 18 to 20, just before the Australian Grand Prix. McLaren’s team principal has raised concerns over what he perceives as a “dangerous” issue with the new F1 power units, calling for quick fixes to be implemented. Red Bull’s technical director has made a bold claim regarding the F1 pecking order, suggesting that Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren are currently ahead of Red Bull in performance.
