Power Units

Leclerc’s Shanghai Blackout: Why the 2026 F1 Power Units Are So Hard to Master

A seemingly quick lap in SQ3 evaporated the moment Leclerc hit Shanghai’s 1.2km back straight and found his battery empty. The incident lifts the lid on why 2026’s hybrid power units — without the MGU-H and with a tripled MGU-K output — are pushing every team to their modelling limits.

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Alpine’s 2026 Reset: Why the Mercedes Engine Deal Isn’t a Magic Fix

Renault has made the controversial decision to shut down its Viry-Châtillon engine program, turning Alpine into a Mercedes customer team for 2026. While the move cuts costs, Managing Director Oliver Oakes warns that buying a German engine is not an automatic ticket to the podium.

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