Honda Explain Challenge Facing Every F1 Team in Mexico as Key Absence Felt
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The new engines, without MGU-H and with turbo at full power, could condition all equipment
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motors-addictThe Mexican Grand Prix represents an unprecedented technical challenge for Formula 1 motorists in 2026. For the first time, the new powertrains will have to operate at an altitude of more than 2200 metres, in an environment where low air density greatly complicates the work of turbochargers. With the disappearance of the MGU-H, which previously made it possible to compensate for some of these effects, Honda expects to experience difficulties tha…
Shintaro Orihara, Trackside General Manager and Chief Engineer of Honda F1, explained the technical challenges for the power unit (PU) for the 2026 F1 Mexico City Grand Prix. He stated that the unique environment at an altitude of approximately 2,200m reduces air density, which affects the turbocharger…
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