Mattia Binotto, head of Audi Formula 1 project, said Audi's primary performance deficit is its new power unit and that the team will focus on power, energy efficiency and driveability.
Binotto told F1.com that the power unit gap "is significant" and that harsh gear changes have made the car unstable under braking and acceleration, possibly due to ratio arrangements.
Binotto said Audi has plans to develop the engine and set an overall objective for 2030, noting that chassis work has been strong and that combined power and driveability gains could yield up to a second per lap.
Binotto added the five-week break between the Japanese and Miami Grands Prix is an opportunity for Audi to refocus development beyond immediate race preparation and accelerate planned updates.
This report is based on information originally published by Motorsport.
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