Red Bull Powertrains (RBPT) has made significant strides with its Formula 1 power unit this season – but denied any physical hardware upgrades under the ADUO system, the team have instead achieved considerable progress through intensive calibration work.
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Ben Hodgkinson, technical director of Red Bull Powertrains, revealed the problems their in-house power unit faced at the start of the 2026 F1 season and the behind-the-scenes development that led to subsequent performance improvements. The pursuit of engine performance before the season began…