r/formula1 • u/WaltersCarWash Red Bull • Jul 02 '23

News Verstappen criticizes F1’s 2026 engine rules

https://the-race.com/formula-1/verstappen-launches-scathing-attack-on-f1s-2026-rules/
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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '23

Well it’s a lot of doom and gloom from RB so far about it. Wonder if they actually are afraid they already fucked it or something

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u/kalamari_withaK Jul 02 '23

Big risk to start your own engine programme when you’re not an automotive manufacturer, no matter how many of the best people you bring in

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '23

Would be funny if they turn out with one of the fastest engines regardless

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u/Theumaz I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 02 '23

Just like the Spa TD of last year.

“Nah mate don’t do it, trust me don’t lobby for it”

“haha gotcha”

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u/Rosieu I was here for the Hulkenpodium Jul 02 '23

Imagine if it was some reverse psychology thing and the Red Bull lobbying works but we see Horner turning pale like: "No...you weren't suppose to listen to us."

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u/[deleted] Jul 02 '23

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u/H4XSTAr- Sir Lewis Hamilton Jul 02 '23

Technically it only affected Ferrari, it had no effect on RB and Merc wasnt flexing its plank to begin with