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Toto Wolff believes rival F1 power unit manufacturers could be ‘ganging up’ on Mercedes and its F1 customers.
Toto Wolff believes that Stefano Domenicali could prevent rival engine manufacturers from ganging up against Mercedes’ engine in F1. The Power Unit Advisory Committee will meet in Bahrain to discuss a potential rule change for engine compression ratio measurement before the homologation deadline. Several manufacturers, including Ferrari, Audi, Honda, and Red Bull Powertrains, aim to measure the ratio differently to the current rules to challenge Mercedes’ engine capabilities. Wolff indicated that support from FIA president Ben Sulayem is crucial for Mercedes’ engine approval, as a supermajority vote from key stakeholders will determine the decision. Wolff emphasized the importance of fair competition and engineering ingenuity in F1, suggesting that Domenicali could play a role in ensuring a balanced approach to rule changes. In his view, the FIA and FOM’s impartiality will be key in preventing favoritism or manipulations in the decision-making process within the sport.
