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Piastri explains why Formula 1's 2026 power units can make drivers feel like 'passengers'
F1TechnicalJuly 24, 2026
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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has admitted that Formula 1s new-generation power units can sometimes leave drivers feeling like "passengers", as increasingly complex energy deployment systems and software algorithms play a greater role in determining performance.