P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New power units for the upcoming F1 season could create a performance gap – and Red Bull want to fight the old-fashioned way.
Red Bull Powertrains technical director Ben Hodgkinson prefers a “gloves-off” approach to developing the new power units, which have undergone significant changes this year.
In an effort to balance the competition, F1 introduced the ADUO system, allowing reviews after specific races throughout the season.
Hodgkinson expresses his desire to eliminate homologation constraints for a more competitive environment.
Despite the measures in place, catching up to a leading manufacturer in power units is a challenging task.
The gestation time for new power unit ideas is longer compared to chassis designs, making updates and improvements a time-consuming process.
Even with the ADUO system allowing for updates, implementing significant changes within a short timeframe remains a considerable challenge in the realm of power unit development.
