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Sebastien Buemi has shared his thoughts on Red Bull’s fledgling power unit operation as part of an exclusive interview with RacingNews365, ahead of the Mexico City E-Prix.
The upcoming 2026 F1 season brings anticipation over the strongest power unit due to revised technical regulations. Mercedes dominated the last regulation change, but with new power unit providers like Audi and Red Bull joining the grid, the competitive landscape may shift.
Audi’s debut as a works team after taking over Sauber and Red Bull’s leap into manufacturing their power units through RBPT with Ford showcases significant transformations in the F1 scene.
Progressing towards their ambitious project, Red Bull faces challenges transitioning into a full works-style outfit, especially with new chassis rules aligning for 2026, as noted by Sebastien Buemi.
Buemi emphasizes the importance of on-track performance to truly gauge Red Bull’s competitiveness, highlighting the unpredictability until racing against rivals.
Assessing the progress of Red Bull’s 2026 car, Buemi acknowledges the immense challenge of developing their own power unit and stresses the necessity of direct competition to validate their efforts and achievements.
