Helmut Marko, former Red Bull team advisor, criticized Formula 1's new power unit and energy regulations, blaming the 50:50 internal combustion-to-electric power split and urging rule changes.
Marko said the balance forces excessive energy management in qualifying and races—lift-and-coast, downshifting and “super clipping”—which he said prevents drivers from fully pushing the cars and has prompted complaints about artificial overtakes.
He also cited safety concerns after the incident between Oliver Bearman and Franco Colapinto at the Japanese Grand Prix, where harvesting created roughly a 30 mph (over 50 km/h) speed differential, and he told ORF limited charging zones worsen the issue.
Stakeholders met on April 9 and will reconvene on April 20, with sporting and technical group meetings on April 15 and 16 to discuss tweaks; Marko noted the rules were set amid electrification pressure that attracted Audi and Ford, brought Honda back, saw Renault leave, and leaves Cadillac poised to join by 2029.
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