General · 19 March 2026
Ferrari suspects Mercedes hides 2026 engine power for upgrades.
Ferrari believes rival Mercedes may be deliberately not showing the full potential of its 2026 power unit. The suspicion centres on rules that allow struggling manufacturers to gain engine upgrades if they fall beyond a performance threshold. Ferrari thinks Mercedes could be managing output to avoid triggering that system. However, the FIA monitors engine data closely, making any manipulation difficult to sustain.
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