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Should F1 ban power unit algorithms? Here's why the FIA says no

Motorsport.comAugust 6, 2026

Curated for Torqlytics readers — aggregated from trusted F1 publishers, not original reporting.


While Formula 1 insists - based on its own Formula 1 Fan Voice programme - that fans are enjoying the racing, drivers have been far more critical of the 2026 regulations so far.One of the biggest talking points emerged at Spa-Francorchamps, where Oscar Piastri highlighted the issue of drivers being surprised by their own power units.During qualifying, the Australian lost significant time ...