F1
Red Bull is not the fastest but cannot upgrade the engine, what’s going on?
Red Bull Racing, currently fourth in the constructors’ standings, is not allowed to upgrade its engine despite not being the fastest, due to FIA rules. The FIA rates Red Bull’s combustion engine as the best, so only other manufacturers like Mercedes, Ferrari, Honda, and Audi can make upgrades, especially to electric systems. Analyst Jeroen Bleekemolen criticizes the rule, noting Red Bull lags in electric power and cannot improve. Verstappen is sixth in the standings after 13 of 23 races, with no wins yet.
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