F1: Red Bull Questions FIA’s ‘Benchmark’ Engine Call

F1: Red Bull questions FIA’s ‘benchmark’ engine call

Red Bull is seeking clarification from Formula One’s governing body ​after its 2026 engine was deemed to be the ‌benchmark for performance, giving rivals more scope ​for development.

Red Bull fury over new engine rules triggers FIA review

FIA Names Red Bull Best ICE, Then Helps Mercedes?

Ever seen a gold star that comes with a whoopee cushion? That’s today’s F1 vibe: the FIA slipped out a quiet note saying Red Bull’s engine is the yardstick, then hid the ruler, and now the paddock is guessing while Mercedes might get extra tinkering time; Red Bull goes “great, thanks… also, how?” Honda nods, inboxes hum, and somewhere a very official PDF is practicing being late—so if you like fast cars, stranger rules, and compliments that feel…

F1 ADUO findings: Red Bull challenges FIA after surprise Mercedes ruling

Red Bull and the FIA are reviewing the outcome of the ADUO findings communicated last week, due to the surprise of the facts revealed.

Verstappen “confused” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP that Red Bull’s engine is being “portrayed as the best” under ADUO rankings

Heading into the F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP this weekend, Max Verstappen has shared his thoughts on Red Bull seemingly boasting the best-performing ICE in 2026 under the ADUO mechanism and the additional power unit changes that are coming in the next two seasons.  The FIA reportedly informed the engine manufacturers and the teams on Monaco GP... The post Verstappen “confused” ahead of 2026 F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP that Red Bull’s engine is being…