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Fans must adapt to strange 2026 F1 engine sound

Jul.24 Mercedes engine boss Hywel Thomas says Formula 1 fans will need to get used to a 'completely new soundscape' when the next-generation power units debut in 2026. While the new engines will retain the 1.6-litre V6 format and drop the MGU-H, the most noticeable change from trackside may be how the cars sound – particularly in unexpected parts of the lap. 'Normally, the engines run at low revs when braking and cornering,' Thomas explained. 'In the future, the revs and thus the noise level will increase noticeably, even though the cars aren't actually accelerating.' The reason lies in how teams will be forced to manage energy recovery without the MGU-H. Although braking will still...
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